People | 20 QUESTIONS Apr 25, 2021
by David Cortez
The CEO of commercial real estate development firm Pacifica Capital highlights the importance of switching lanes when external circumstances change.
Business / Corporate Apr 16, 2021
SoftBank is said to invest $450 million in Indian startup Swiggy
by Saritha Rai
The food delivery firm also closed an $800 million funding round from investors including Falcon Edge Capital LP and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. about a week ago.
Business / Corporate Mar 15, 2021
Rakuten sees biggest surge in 18 years after Tencent and Japan Post invest
by Vlad Savov
The e-commerce pioneer is looking to expand its capabilities in artificial intelligence, financial technology and mobile networks.
Business / Corporate Mar 12, 2021
Rakuten to raise $2.2 billion as Japan Post and Tencent buy stakes
by Pavel Alpeyev
The Japanese e-commerce pioneer has benefited from a boom in online shopping during the pandemic, but faces stiff competition from Amazon.com Inc.
National Feb 8, 2021
Yamato and others picked for vaccine transportation in Japan
Yamato Holdings, Seino Holdings and DHL will deliver the Pfizer vaccine from the refrigerated warehouses secured by the government to regional vaccination hubs managed by municipalities.
Business Dec 25, 2020
Japan Post and Rakuten to forge digital tie-up aimed at boosting efficiency
The companies will try to tackle delivery staff shortages and other challenges by sharing Japan Post's data on postal items and Rakuten's forecasts of online shopping demand.
Asia Pacific Dec 16, 2020
South Korean couriers die of overwork as pandemic spurs surge in deliveries
by Choe Sang-Hun
A string of deaths among couriers this year has caused a national uproar, drawing attention to unevenly distributed worker protections.
Business / Corporate Dec 8, 2020
Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February
The device will deliver food and daily necessities purchased at shops to residents in an area of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Business Nov 6, 2020
Yamato Transport parcel delivery figures hit record high in October
The 20.7% year-on-year increase in the delivery figures was the largest since 2000, according to the company.
Business / Corporate Oct 31, 2020
How Japan’s subscription economy could redefine the way consumers and firms interact
by Alex K.T. Martin
Japan has lagged behind other nations in terms of subscription-based activities, but the model is finally catching on as consumers explore new ways of doing business.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 24, 2020
Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow
by Mark Schreiber
Since overseas travel has become virtually impossible, some people have been diverting more of their disposable income into luxury items such as new cars.