https://www.scmp.com/rss/330106/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The smallest of the four main islands that make up Japan, Shikoku is less visited compared to other parts of the country despite its mild climate, natural scenery, historical places and traditional festivals. Literally meaning “four countries”, Shikoku comprises Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi prefectures. Once considered a remote destination, Shikoku is now easily accessible with the connection of three highway bridges across the Seto Inland Sea to Honshu (Japan’s main island). From Hong... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184414/shikoku?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184414/shikoku?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 11:00:43 +0000 Shikoku has several traditional festivals, but none is as renowned as the Awa Dance (Awa Odori) Festival in Tokushima city which attracts some 1.3 million tourists each year from all over Japan and overseas. The largest such event in the country is held in the summer as part of the Obon festival, a Buddhist custom to honour the spirits of one’s ancestors. This year’s event takes place from August 12 to 15. Awa dance is one of Japan’s representative traditional performances practised in Tokushima... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184412/dance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184412/dance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:31:00 +0000 Japan is the world’s third-largest economy with a service sector that contributes about 70 per cent of its GDP. The Land of the Rising Sun was Hong Kong’s fourth largest trading partner in 2017, according to Hong Kong’s Trade and Industry Department (TID). Not bad considering it was not until 2010 that Hong Kong and Japan signed a double taxation treaty, with an update in 2014. In 2017, bilateral trade between Japan and Hong Kong reached HK$381.8 billion, TID reveals, which was an increase of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184410/fostering?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184410/fostering?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:01:33 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Clients have as much to celebrate as Osaka Sanitary on its 50th anniversary this year. The company has a passion for designing and fabricating among the best sanitary or food-grade pump and piping systems for the food and beverage, biotech, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, giving clients the competitive edge across their respective markets. With products ranging from valves, pumps and fittings... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184328/osaka-sanitary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184328/osaka-sanitary?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:00:27 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The third generation of Japanese conglomerate M. Watanabe & Co is celebrating its 90-year legacy with bigger future plans, and significant parts of it are international expansion and product diversification. The company is also open to more partnerships such as mergers and acquisitions and research and development (R&D) collaborations. Our key to success is our ability to make products that fit the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184324/m-watanabe-co?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184324/m-watanabe-co?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:44 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Over the years, the shipbuilding industry in Asia – led by Japan, China and South Korea – has been steadily becoming as robust as, if not stronger than, its European and American counterparts. Innovation is the name of the game and with a company such as Nagasaki Sempaku Sobi (NSS) taking charge of the interior planning, companies across the globe can continue to focus on developing the next-generation... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184322/nss-gives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184322/nss-gives?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:00:36 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When talking about Fukuoka and its food specialities, steaming bowls of flavourful hakata tonkotsu ramen immediately come to mind. Yamaguchi Aburaya Fukutaro has spent over a century perfecting other signature Fukuoka delicacies using spiced cod roe to offer consumers an authentic taste of Japan. Initially a cooking oil and condiments wholesaler, Fukutaro was among the cornerstones of many companies in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184320/heritage-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184320/heritage-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:01:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With a 5 per cent growth rate forecast through 2020, Asia and Australasia are currently the fastest-growing health care markets in the world. Japan, in particular, ranks next to the United States among the largest markets for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. To capitalise on the market’s huge potential, life science companies are moving quickly, led by industry experts such as Taitec, Japan’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184319/taitec-steps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184319/taitec-steps?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:02:07 +0000 With more than 4000 clients and almost two decades of experience in premium content creation, Discovery Reports Group (DRG) has launched Discovery Communications, a new content writing services division dedicated to help clients create relevant messaging and branding. Discovery Communications collaborates with clients to develop targeted content. “Effective communication is key in this era where everyone has access to information instantly,” says Angela Gaspar, DRG’s managing partner. “At... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184315/drg-extends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184315/drg-extends?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:02:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Steered by its commitment to bring the highest technical capabilities to the global industrial valve market, Nihon KOSO – a world leader in valve manufacturing and engineering – completed the acquisition of the control valve business of Italy’s Parcol in June last year. With more than 60 years of expertise, Parcol bolsters the global competitive strength of the KOSO brand, particularly in Europe where... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184312/nihon-koso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184312/nihon-koso?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 03:01:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In recent years, concern that modern diets are lacking in nutrients vital to the maintenance of good health has driven exponential growth in demand for dietary supplements. Fordays, one of Japan’s leading supplement companies, has found success by developing supplements that support good health at the most fundamental level – the genetic level. Based on the latest science, we create products that... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184306/feel-healthy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184306/feel-healthy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 02:04:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As a supplier of precision mechanical components with more than 80 years of expertise, Satake Precision Technology continues to challenge itself and evolve to respond to the constantly changing landscape of modern manufacturing and customer needs. Working towards the vision of company president Kenichi Ogata, Satake has strengthened its factory automation (FA) business to help production facilities... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184300/satake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184300/satake?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:03:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A pharmaceutical drug takes a complex route before it reaches a pharmacy, hospital or physician. To penetrate one of Japan’s 60,000 general pharmacies, for instance, a drug goes through primary, secondary and tertiary wholesalers. Each level adds margins that make medicines more expensive for markets worldwide. To ease the burden of customers and patients, Kosei Pharmaceutical focuses on building an... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184297/kosei?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184297/kosei?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:03:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Generations of Shinkansen coaches showcase the evolution of high-performance sealants pioneered by Nogawa Chemical in the 1950s. An enabling material for noise insulation, high-performance sealants have helped ensure passenger safety and comfort ever since Japan’s bullet trains came to commercial operation in 1964. “Our product is the sealant used for the window shields in all of the Shinkansen... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184296/nogawa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184296/nogawa?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:01:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From its establishment in 1959 as a manufacturer of environment-friendly plastic hoses, Togawa Industry has managed to adapt its diverse range of product offerings based on the ever-changing needs of its clients. Known for serving the agricultural, public works, automotive, construction, semiconductor, home electronics and food industries in the past 60 years, the Japanese manufacturer possesses... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184295/togawa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184295/togawa?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:00:27 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Oppen Cosmetics, beauty is not just skin-deep. For the skincare and cosmetics expert, looking good and feeling good go hand in hand, and this is the driving force behind Oppen’s commitment to developing high-quality products that promote total healthy beauty. If you see our long-time, loyal customers, you can never guess their real ages. These customers are living proof of the efficacy of our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184289/oppen-opens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184289/oppen-opens?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:00:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Standing out means consistently delivering distinctive technological breakthroughs: a feat that SHOWA GLOVE continues to achieve since inventing the world’s first fully coated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) household glove in 1954. With more than six decades of accumulated expertise, SHOWA GLOVE has emerged as a global manufacturing powerhouse in the hand protection industry. Beyond the household, its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184288/showa-glove?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184288/showa-glove?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:00:43 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Innovation is what keeps the world moving forward, but without the right technology to support its development, brilliant concepts will only remain concepts. This is what fuels Sankyo Seisakusho to become the engine of growth that moves companies forward with its cutting-edge automation technology which helps turn ideas into reality. “Rather than catching up with the global manufacturing industry... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184284/sankyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184284/sankyo?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 04:03:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Venturing outside a home market can be a daunting endeavour, but when a company specialises in products that help raise the operational productivity of many industries, it becomes less of a risk and turns to an effective strategy. This is exactly what Japanese firm Showa Denki has accomplished. We want the rest of the world to see the difference our products can make. Additionally, I want them to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184280/showa-denki?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184280/showa-denki?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:03:53 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Authentic Japanese food has an international following that transcends trends or borders given its association with healthy eating. For snack manufacturer Ichiei Foods, the affinity is more personal because it comes to the market with clever word play and unexpected products that evoke merriment. “We would like to have that factor of humour and dream in our products, and above all, satisfy the craving... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184279/ichiei-foods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184279/ichiei-foods?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:01:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Focus makes perfect. Such is the case of Futamura Chemical, which for nearly 70 years has concentrated its efforts on being the best in three product categories – plastic film for packaging, cellulose film which is drawing public attention for its biodegradability, and activated carbon used in water and gas filtration. “Our emphasis on areas where we have already established a distinct advantage in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184260/futamura?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184260/futamura?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the highly fragmented global textiles market, Toyama has built an excellent track record as a supplier of high-fashion fabrics, with almost a century and a half of expertise. Founded in 1877 as a family-owned cotton yarn business, Toyama has become a trusted partner to leading apparel makers in Japan and overseas, and is valued for helping clients come up with concepts for their new product lines.... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184259/textile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184259/textile?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Renowned in Japan for high-performing wire forming machines, Miyazaki Machinery Systems cuts across industries with technology that is rooted in a total commitment to quality. “Because of the demanding requirement of the Japanese market, we have reached 90 per cent domestic market share for our combined drawing machines. Globally, no other company can provide the high quality of these machines,” says... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184258/miyazakis-wire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184258/miyazakis-wire?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 06:00:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Biotech venture company AnGes is readying itself for another era in its long-established history in the life science industry of Japan. With the ageing of the Japanese population and the demographic shrinkage in the country, Japan has become a life science laboratory for pharmaceutical companies and a model of innovation for the rest of the world. “AnGes looks forward to a future of improving human... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184256/anges-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184256/anges-open?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:34:13 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Steadily gaining prominence among tourists from South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Japan’s third-largest island, Kyushu, presents a distinct culture. Unlike the business-like demeanour commonly encountered in Tokyo, Kyushu locals exude a more relaxed vibe, and FJ Hotels seeks to showcase this unfamiliar trait to visitors by rapidly expanding its own branded establishment, Hotel Forza, across Japan... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184255/fj-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184255/fj-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:04:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Makino is a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tools with a highly specialised advantage in crushing, filtration and drying technologies refined over 85 years. Its customisable crushers, mills, filter presses and dryers play an active role in helping industries and the environment. From purifying factory waste water and helping with the construction of Japan’s railways and airports to assisting... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184252/crushing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184252/crushing?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 04:33:38 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Almost 100 years ago, Hirai Denkeiki pioneered epoxy moulding technology for the manufacture of transformers. Today, the Kyoto-based company continues to thrive with its proprietary “super” technology that is relied on by an expanding customer base consisting of Japan’s leading power generation companies and electric utilities along with prominent manufacturers across industries. “The sustainability of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184250/transformer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184250/transformer?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 04:00:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com There’s a big chance that the lace one sees in lingerie shops is made by Sakae Lace. That’s because the company makes 60 per cent of the world’s Leavers lace, and is crafting more designs and making more innovations than ever before. Sakae Lace started in 1958 with just two Leavers lace machines. It has nearly 90 machines today, maximised with a small lot production strategy that enables the company to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184248/sakae-lace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184248/sakae-lace?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 03:30:40 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Celebrating 75 years of innovation and dedicated work, liquid handling device manufacturer Nichiryo strengthens its commitment to meeting the utmost requirements of clinical laboratories and the life science sector worldwide. This is showcased by the continuous evolvement of the company’s flagship Nichipet series of micropipettes, which will see a new model unveiled within the year. Based on a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184246/nichiryo-marks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184246/nichiryo-marks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 03:00:46 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Since its establishment in 1949, Anritsu Meter has continuously proven that there is only one way to remain strong in business, and that is through delivering unquestionable quality. Through the years, the company has created its mark as a leader in temperature measurement technology, and played an active role in the enhancement of measuring techniques in all types of industry, especially the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184245/anritsu-meter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184245/anritsu-meter?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:30:43 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia-Pacific’s population of 4.5 billion people is driving the demand for food and food processing machinery – an industry expected to reach US$93.5 billion globally by 2026. Celebrating its 50th year as Japan’s leader in meat and ham processing technologies, Higashimoto Kikai is responding to this challenge with a new offering, an upcoming factory and robust plans for expansion. Founded in 1969 as a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184244/new-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184244/new-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:03:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Non-stick, corrosion-resistant and possessing high-purity features, fluoropolymer has been making industries greener, more efficient and safer. When coated with the super plastic, mixing tanks for viscous materials become environmentally friendly and more efficient as manufacturers do not have to clean the tanks afterwards with toxic chemicals. Meanwhile, vessels for petrol chemicals with fluoropolymer... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184242/nippon-fusso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184242/nippon-fusso?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 07:03:56 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Good, quality intimate apparel should fit the body like a second skin ensuring maximum freedom of movement. The best undergarments use fabrics that are stretchable, soft to the touch and do not curl or fray easily, but the secret is in the bond. Many garment manufacturers today benefit from seamless bonding solutions that make the most out of any fabric. Thanks to seamless bonding technology innovator... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184241/utax-pioneers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184241/utax-pioneers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 06:32:39 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Hectic, on-the-go lifestyles paved the way for the emergence of a convenience-store culture of consuming ready-to-eat frozen food. However, choosing prepacked meals could be hit-or-miss since not all food manufacturers are equal. Combining its discerning tastes with the latest food manufacturing technologies, Peacock changes the perception on frozen food with its expertly curated line of flour-based... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184239/peacock-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184239/peacock-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 06:03:53 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Delivering 21 offshore rigs in a single year is no easy feat, but Keppel FELS did this in 2013, aided by niche steel components maker Regency Steel Japan (RSJ). The achievement was so unprecedented that the global rig design and construction company received the Guinness World Records title “largest manufacturer of offshore rigs” the following year. Keppel FELS continues to successfully deliver many of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184237/regency-steel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184237/regency-steel?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 05:34:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Industries today face many challenges such as wage increases, labour shortages and demand for more sophisticated products. To improve production speed while maintaining exceptional results for customers, the implementation of the right material handling system is crucial. As industries increasingly turn to automation and other Industry 4.0 solutions, the region’s leading material handling equipment... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184235/hokusho-lifts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184235/hokusho-lifts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 05:02:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com It is not easy to carve a niche in the dizzying industry that is fashion. Creativity becomes the key to distinguishing one designer from the next. However, concept and execution are two different things that can sometimes be conflicting. With its 75-year expertise in manufacturing embroidery machines, Tajima Industries has been a loyal partner of many companies in giving life to intricate designs and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184232/embroidered?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184232/embroidered?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 04:01:44 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When Dr Roy Plunkett was trying to invent a new refrigerant in 1938, he accidentally discovered the super plastic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or fluoropolymer. Surrounded by tightly packed fluorine atoms, PTFE can withstand extreme heat, ultraviolet (UV) light and critical chemicals while possessing superb non-stick and electrical-insulation properties. The same tough features, however, have made... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184229/chukoh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184229/chukoh?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:31:13 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Leading up to its 45th anniversary, air cleaning and cooling solution specialist Nitto Reinetsu is moving towards a stronger internationalisation strategy and opportunities to grow in Asia. “This expansion is prompted by our commitment to further serve our predominantly Japanese customers who have expanded their manufacturing presence across Asia,” says CEO Eiichi Ichikawa. “We also aim to serve a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184228/nitto-reinetsu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184228/nitto-reinetsu?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:01:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Better futures through creation and development – this vision has always fuelled OHM Electric’s drive to give life to unprecedented products and technologies that will transform and improve societies. As continued industrialisation sweeps the globe, OHM positions itself as the ideal partner of manufacturing companies across many sectors with its revolutionary and environmental solutions. “Our company... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184226/constant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184226/constant?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 02:31:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Leveraging nearly 60 years of expertise in water-related environmental projects, Nihon Suido Consultants (NSC) is giving central and local governments in Japan and elsewhere around the world a glimpse of the future. The company, for instance, wants to collaborate with appropriate experts in creating new technology such as a robot with artificial intelligence to investigate sewer pipes while developing... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184225/nsc-shares?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184225/nsc-shares?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Feb 2019 02:01:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A global leader in manufacturing organic phosphorus compounds and corrosion inhibitors, Johoku Chemical celebrates 60 years of providing high-performance solutions to its ever-expanding base of industrial customers. With its brand a recognised guarantee of quality, Johoku Chemical enjoys the trust of some of the biggest Japanese multinationals and mid-sized corporations in the plastics, pharmaceutical,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184219/johoku?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184219/johoku?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:01:28 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The market for gas sensors, detectors and other related measurement instruments is poised for growth. The growth is propelled by stringent legal and environmental regulations, increasing awareness about environmental protection, health and safety issues, and continued use of fossil fuels and petrochemicals. Aligned with this, Komyo Rikagaku Kogyo K.K. affirms its commitment to bringing excellent gas... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184214/komyo-rikagaku?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184214/komyo-rikagaku?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:30:46 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Air pollution is a serious global issue, causing 7 million deaths annually. With two-thirds of air pollution-related casualties coming from Asia – a multibillion-dollar market for air purification and monitoring systems – Japanese innovator Kanomax offers more than eight decades of expertise in adaptable precision measurement solutions for airflow, fluids and particles to help ease the region’s air... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184212/kanomax-high?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184212/kanomax-high?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:15:59 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Happiness may be an abstract concept, but at Niraku GC Holdings, its creation has been the cornerstone of a business that has withstood the test of time. When founder Tetsuyoshi Taniguchi opened a pachinko hall in 1950 during Japan’s prosperous post-war era, he laid the foundations of an amusement-related enterprise banking on customer experience and goodwill. Today, Niraku GC Holdings is a leading... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184210/japanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184210/japanese?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:02:36 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Hotty Polymer, Japan’s leading extrusions manufacturer, is fast gaining a foothold in Europe and Asia with breakthrough technology that enables rapid prototyping using ultra-flexible bioplastic. The company’s HP filament, or soft resin combining polylactide and other elastomers, allows anyone to create a wide range of new products and designs using the fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology in 3D... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184209/ultra-flexible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184209/ultra-flexible?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:48:49 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As concerns grow over sharply rising medical costs, the market for generic pharmaceuticals is expected to continue expanding. Rising to the challenge of increased demand for generics is Osaka-based Sawai Pharmaceutical, which taps into its 70 years of expertise and an industry-leading production system of seven factories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities “Our mission has always... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184208/sawai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184208/sawai?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:31:32 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With rapid infrastructural development in China and Asia-Pacific amplifying demand for advanced industrial technologies and electrical insulation materials – a market projected to reach US$8.95 billion this year – Kawamura Sangyo is well-positioned to benefit from the region’s economic growth. Our strength is precision processing, so there are many possible future applications for our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184206/kawamura?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184206/kawamura?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:16:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Ohno Seiko performs precision processing of prototypes, moulds, jigs and production equipment parts from its main manufacturing facility in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Since its founding, the company has engaged mainly in the work as a first-tier supplier to the automotive industry. In the automotive industry, which uses various production machines, Ohno Seiko’s mission is to ensure the continuous... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184205/ohno-seiko?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184205/ohno-seiko?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:03:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Combining the vibrant fragrance of sesame with the salty burst of laver and the savoury richness of bonito flakes and several other ingredients, furikake sprinkled on steaming Japanese rice delivers a stimulating sensory experience in every bite. But more than its delicately balanced flavours, furikake provides unbeatable nutrition and adds a one-of-a-kind taste to many types of food including salads,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184203/tanaka-foods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-feb-2019/article/2184203/tanaka-foods?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:49:41 +0000