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BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2001

Business confidence plunged in latest quarter

Business confidence in Japan deteriorated sharply in the January-March quarter amid declines in share prices and the deceleration in the U.S. economy, according to a government survey released Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

U.S. firms have arrived: ACCJ

The focus of America's business interests in Japan has changed from "trading with Japan" to "doing business in Japan," according to a biennial report released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
BUSINESS
May 4, 2000

B2B firm opens for business

WizOffice.com Japan, a business-to-business e-commerce company providing a wide range of services via the Internet, officially opened for business in Japan in May. The firm aims to be a one-stop solution provider enabling small and medium-size companies to streamline and outsource their back-office functions...
BUSINESS
Feb 3, 2000

Citigroup unit to participate in pension business

A Japanese unit of Citigroup of the United States is ready to tie up with the vast nationwide network of state-run post offices in entering the new pension business.
EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 1999

Close the business loophole

During the last Diet session, the tripartite alliance of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Liberal Party and New Komeito voted a host of key bills into law on the back of their numerical strength. But not all major bills were cleared. Among them is a measure to ban corporate donations to politicians....
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

Business scholars foresee changes for Japan Inc.

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JAPAN
Dec 15, 1997

'Tankan' survey shows business confidence worsening

Business confidence in most sectors has plunged sharply and may slip further, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly "tankan" survey of business sentiment released Monday.
JAPAN
Nov 6, 1997

Business execs urged to cut links to 'sokaiya'

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kanezo Muraoka called on representatives of business organizations Thursday to make firm resolutions to cut all ties with "sokaiya" corporate extortionists.
JAPAN
Aug 29, 1997

G-BOC gearing up to help global business networkers

OSAKA -- Over 1,000 potential business deals with companies from 33 countries await Japanese firms at this year's Global Business Opportunities Convention, scheduled to be held here in October, according to the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2023

New developments seek to turn Haneda Airport area into major business hub

Haneda Airport Garden and Haneda Innovation City are part of an attempt to draw new companies and visitors to the area around the Tokyo airport.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

Selangor offers investors solid base for business

Despite experiencing the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has remained a resilient economic player that continues to support foreign business. Its most technologically advanced and diversified state of Selangor even managed to record an increase in manufacturing projects amid the worldwide...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022

It's official: Japan eases entry restrictions for foreign students, business travelers and other nontourists

The move comes amid growing concerns over economic and reputational costs, and as Kishida indicates exiting the sixth wave.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines may become a viable business. That’s a problem.

Inoculations have been distributed to almost every person on the planet. But, traditionally, they been unprofitable for the pharmaceutical industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2021

New Panasonic CEO says efficiency to fuel Tesla business and spur growth

What's now critical to Panasonic's future growth is its relationship with the world's biggest maker of electric cars and ability to claim a share of the global market for EV batteries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2021

U.S. senators and pro-China business lobby at odds over chip subsidy bill

A key goal of the funding is to bring the world's most advanced chip plants to the United States, but only foreign firms have the technology to do that.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 22, 2021

Shiseido in talks to sell personal-care business to CVC

The firm has been revamping its portfolio as the coronavirus pandemic has changed cosmetic and personal care routines, dealing a blow to beauty companies.
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2020

Japan to ease entry rules for business travelers and returnees

The change will only apply to residents of Japan who are planning to spend no more than seven days at their overseas destinations.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
May 23, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign tries to save Tokyo's beer and books

Both What The Dickens! and Infinity Books are important hubs for the international community in Tokyo, and that community wants to help them out.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 4, 2020

Nissan faces more pain before gain as business hit further by coronavirus, new CEO says

CEO Makoto Uchida promised to unveil a turnaround plan in May, on top of cutting more than 12,500 jobs amid decade-low profits and management turmoil caused by Carlos Ghosn's 2018 arrest.
Japan Times
Shanghai report 2019
Dec 24, 2019

The trusted Okura address in Shanghai for business and leisure guests for 30 years since 1989

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai is one of the members of The Okura Group, whose corporate philosophy is “Best A.C.S. — Best Accommodation, Best Cuisine and Best Service.” Thoughtful services and pursuit of excellence represent the symbolic core competitiveness of Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai and the...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 7, 2019

Cheaper deals in Japan sometimes come at a personal cost

Although the cost of living in Japan is expected to increase in 2020, wages are forecast to remain about the same. This means consumers are constantly on the lookout for better deals, while businesses are scrambling for ways to cut prices and still protect their bottom line.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2019

How a sanctions-busting smartphone business thrives in North Korea

North Korea is evading U.N. sanctions by profiting on the soaring domestic demand for smartphones, according to defectors, experts and an analysis of North Korean-made phones.
Japan Times
Thailand report 2019
Sep 25, 2019

Leading business innovation in Thailand

Toyo Business Engineering Corp. (B-EN-G) is a pioneer in the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. B-EN-G has also expanded into the “internet of things,” supporting the growth of the manufacturing industry through software and technology.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear