There has been a good degree of hand-wringing at the state of Japan's economy among economists, opposition political parties and in the media, but there is equally a sense that changes in society...
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- Oct 3, 2013
- Updated: 2:05pm
With memories of the London Olympics still fresh in the mind, Tokyo has high hopes it will be selected as host of the 2020 Games.
Relations between Japan and Hong Kong may be tense, and business communities agree that two-way trade could be better, but at grass-roots level the relationship remains strong.
Developing a new product can be too costly or time-consuming when there is a lack of expertise or networks in fields beyond one's core competencies. This often makes it difficult for companies to...
Knowing how to set a good price and understanding customers' needs can significantly raise a dealership's profitability, says VT Holdings CEO Kazuho Takahashi.
Toagosei has continued to grow along with the whole chemical sector for almost 100 years.
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With the importance of a green, sustainable future, it's high-time to bring sails back on ships. Focused on designing eco-friendly power and propulsion systems for ships, Eco Marine Power (EMP) is...
Osaka prefecture lives up to the "City of Merchants" name that history has given its capital.
Cultivating the business-friendly environment the region is known for, the Osaka prefectural...
Skincare is more than skin deep for Saishunkan Pharmaceutical. Moving beyond traditional counter-to-customer transactions, the company continuously takes customer care to a higher level.
Taking advantage of long-established software technologies and new strategic alliances, Japan System Techniques (JAST) aims to grow gradually in Asia's emerging markets by offering packaged...
Chemicals are most potent in their pure form. The world's leading calcia and magnesia products manufacturer Ube Material Industries delivers such quality chemicals to satisfy the specific needs of...
When a Japanese company services another, this implies uncompromising quality and technology. Metal joining specialist Shinwa has built a worldwide reputation with these attributes.
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