Olympus has announced plans to get out of the camera business entirely, selling off its imaging division to an investment fund. Japan Industrial Partners, the company that bought the VAIO computer …
European Business Community in Japan Alleges Unfair Treatment
The European business community in Japan believes that there is unfair treatment and a lack of reciprocity due to the “strict” entry ban imposed by Japan for citizens of over 100 countries to prevent …
The Latest: 55 new cases in Tokyo as Japan expands testing
TOKYO — Tokyo reported 55 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the largest number since early May, but officials say the jump does not mean an immediate return to business restrictions … and …
Outlook on the Worldwide Acrylic Fiber Industry to 2025 – Featuring Indian Acrylics, Japan Exlan & Kaltex Among Others
The “Acrylic Fiber Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 – 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The m …
Bank of Japan May Be in Wait-And-See Mode for a While
The Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions from its latest policy-setting meeting suggests it may wait to see the effects of its recent measures to help companies affected by the coronavirus.
Japan car sales recovering after big fall in April, May – Nissan executive
Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday said that car sales in Japan were recovering after a drop in demand in April and May due to the impact of the coronavirus.
World Rugby lauds economic success of Japan World Cup
The Rugby World Cup held in Japan last year was the most economically successful World Cup to date, attracting some 242,000 international visitors and adding £2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) to the country …
Japan’s Success in Curbing COVID-19 Cases Now Hampers Search for Cures
Clinical trials are underway for more than a dozen potential vaccines, including at least six in China, but Japan’s first human trials are expected to start next month. In development of treatments, …
Bit nifty: Japan builds world’s fastest computer
A Japanese supercomputer has been crowned the world’s fastest by beating its closest American competitor in a competition usually dominated by China and the US.Fugaku, developed by the Riken institute …
Japan’s AGM pile-up is good news for shareholder activists
For those who like a handy number that makes corporate Japan and the Tokyo market seem collusive, unapologetic and brazenly rigged against shareholders, this Friday provides a strong contender. Almost …