Japan Country Report | South China Morning Post

25 Oct 2012

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...

Tokyo favoured in three-city Olympic race

25 Oct 2012

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.

Tensions may exist, but relationship remains strong

25 Oct 2012

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.

ARRK's full-line network ready to shape innovation in Asia's surging markets

25 Oct 2012

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...

VT Holdings is driving growth in car dealerships

25 Oct 2012

Knowing how to set a good price and understanding customers' needs can significantly raise a dealership's profitability, says VT Holdings CEO Kazuho Takahashi.

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Church developers remain unbowed by government rules

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Toagosei takes top quality chemicals across Asia

Toagosei has continued to grow along with the whole chemical sector for almost 100 years.

EMP advances EnergySail technology for green shipping

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 offers outstanding opportunities to overseas businesses

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...

Saishunkan redefines customer service at Skincare Lounge

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.

JAST brings software solutions to region's emerging markets

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...

Ube develops fully customised ultrapure chemicals

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...