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Over 40% Of Japan Tech Firms Eyeing Shift From Reliance On China
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JAPAN TIMES
Over 40% of Japanese companies the government recognizes as possessing sensitive technology linked to security are considering, or have already started, shifting their manufacturing bases and sources of parts supplies from China in a bid to diversify their supply chains, a Kyodo New...
Over 40% of Japanese companies the government recognizes as possessing sensitive technology linked to security are considering, or have already started, shifting their manufacturing bases and sources of parts supplies from China in a bid to diversify their supply chains, a Kyodo New...
- December 30, 2020
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Aeon Starts Selling Lucky Bags Ahead Of New Year’s Day
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Major supermarket chain operator Aeon Co. started selling fukubukuro lucky bags at some outlets Friday, seven days ahead of New Year’s day, when the cut-price items usually go on sale.
The extended sales period was prompted by efforts to prevent crowding in stores as part of nove...
Major supermarket chain operator Aeon Co. started selling fukubukuro lucky bags at some outlets Friday, seven days ahead of New Year’s day, when the cut-price items usually go on sale.
The extended sales period was prompted by efforts to prevent crowding in stores as part of nove...
- December 30, 2020
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Japan Developing Wooden Satellites To Cut Space Junk
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BBC
A Japanese company and Kyoto University have joined forces to develop what they hope will be the world's first satellites made out of wood by 2023.
Sumitomo Forestry said it has started research on tree growth and the use of wood materials in space.
The partnership will begin experimenting ...
A Japanese company and Kyoto University have joined forces to develop what they hope will be the world's first satellites made out of wood by 2023.
Sumitomo Forestry said it has started research on tree growth and the use of wood materials in space.
The partnership will begin experimenting ...
- December 29, 2020
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Toyota Releases Compact 2-Seater EV For Corporate Users, Local Gov'ts
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JAPAN TODAY
Toyota Motor Corp has announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs.
Toyota said it plans to further promote ...
Toyota Motor Corp has announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs.
Toyota said it plans to further promote ...
- December 28, 2020
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Japan's Appeal As Hub Hindered By Taxes, Language And Lackluster Growth
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JAPAN TIMES
The nation’s push to make itself a more attractive financial hub faces a taxing problem if it is to halt the departure of finance professionals to other cities in Asia.
While the pandemic has put most relocations on the back burner for now, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is trying to...
The nation’s push to make itself a more attractive financial hub faces a taxing problem if it is to halt the departure of finance professionals to other cities in Asia.
While the pandemic has put most relocations on the back burner for now, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is trying to...
- December 28, 2020
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Asian Markets Rise As Japan Reports Better Business Sentiment
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MARKET WATCH
Shares rose early Monday in Asia, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan’s central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 NIK, -0.18% climbed 0.5%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index HSI, -0.72% was little changed, while the S...
Shares rose early Monday in Asia, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan’s central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 NIK, -0.18% climbed 0.5%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index HSI, -0.72% was little changed, while the S...
- December 20, 2020
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Tech Giants’ Treatment Of Smaller Businesses To Be Monitored
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The government will impose new regulations on tech giants from next spring, such as requiring them to notify business partners, such as online shop operators, at least 15 days in advance when changing their terms and conditions, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
The government wil...
The government will impose new regulations on tech giants from next spring, such as requiring them to notify business partners, such as online shop operators, at least 15 days in advance when changing their terms and conditions, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
The government wil...
- December 16, 2020
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Japan ‘Tankan’ Business Survey Shows Optimism Over Recovery
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AP NEWS
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
The BOJ’s “tankan” released Monday reported rebounds in all categories, both manufacturing and nonmanufactuing companies, la...
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
The BOJ’s “tankan” released Monday reported rebounds in all categories, both manufacturing and nonmanufactuing companies, la...
- December 15, 2020
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Japan Business Confidence Improves Again After Virus Plunge
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JAKARTA POST
Confidence among major Japanese manufacturers has recovered further after plunging on pandemic woes to its worst level since the global financial crisis, a key survey showed Monday.
The Bank of Japan's December Tankan business survey -- a quarterly poll of about 10,000 companies --...
Confidence among major Japanese manufacturers has recovered further after plunging on pandemic woes to its worst level since the global financial crisis, a key survey showed Monday.
The Bank of Japan's December Tankan business survey -- a quarterly poll of about 10,000 companies --...
- December 14, 2020
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Japan’s Economy Not Spared In 2020
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EAST ASIA FORUM
Japan is facing a third wave of COVID-19 infections and the waves are getting higher each time. Debate is once again raging about the government’s balancing act between pandemic control and preservation of economic activity.
The government’s task is to solve a complicated dynami...
Japan is facing a third wave of COVID-19 infections and the waves are getting higher each time. Debate is once again raging about the government’s balancing act between pandemic control and preservation of economic activity.
The government’s task is to solve a complicated dynami...
- December 12, 2020
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