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Learners from China and Southeast Asia to as far as Brazil, Africa and North America are welcome to grasp the university’s practical... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107573/tokyo-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107573/tokyo-university?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 05:00:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Putting a fun spin on one of the most beloved staples in Asian cuisine, Oyatsu reimagines noodles as a tasty and convenient snack to be eaten without utensils. Infusing hearty flavours of chicken, miso, pork bone and soy butter on crispy egg noodle strands, Oyatsu has carved a niche in the snack world with Baby-Star Ramen, a flagship product enjoyed by young and old. Established in 1948, Oyatsu is... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107571/snack-innovator?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107571/snack-innovator?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Carrying on its legacy for innovation and quality for more than 120 years, NiKKi Fron is initiating its rebirth as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of super engineering plastic. The company is delivering to a growing Asian clientele its breakthrough technologies in fluoroplastics used in semiconductor wafer cleaning, fibre-reinforced plastics for clutch facings and injection moulding... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107567/nikki-fron?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107567/nikki-fron?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:30:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From Japan’s ancient regimes down through the passing of the industrial revolution until today’s digital society, the beauty of Japanese architecture still stands. Every structure was carefully designed not simply as a symbol of art perfection, but as a collection of emblematic value put together to create harmony between nature and society. For AXS Satow, the essence of every architectural project is... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107564/axs-satow-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107564/axs-satow-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:15:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With its vision to keep a step ahead of the market, Morita Chemical Industries is bringing the new standard of fluorine compound production to the world’s second-largest economy. The company’s extensive expertise in fluorine dates back to 1917 when Kenzo Morita came across fluorine’s potential and set up the first firm to commercially produce hydrofluoric acid in Japan. More than 100 years later,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107559/morita-chemical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107559/morita-chemical?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:00:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia-Pacific is rapidly becoming the mecca of the global fashion industry – with the region’s online apparel market alone forecast to reach US$1.4 trillion by this year. A trend-setting Japanese brand that gained a cult following for its inimitable designs inspired by the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo’s fashion capital, Baroque Japan continues to move from strength to strength with new markets, additional... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107558/baroque-sets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107558/baroque-sets?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:45:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For mechanical parts specialist TOK, client engagements are opportunities to create completely new movements for a variety of products. With components such as ball bearings, rotary dampeners and speed reducers, the company can combine various mechanised motions such as rotation, shock absorption and speed control. These functions are incorporated into many products from cash registers, printers and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107554/tok-supports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107554/tok-supports?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:30:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Realising the vision of a safer, healthier and more sustainable world is a necessity in the era of climate change. Japan’s Sumitomo Seika Chemicals is doing its fair share by accelerating its green chemistry development over the next 10 years in line with its commitment to meet society’s needs through five core technologies. “We strive to be indispensable to customers worldwide by being a function... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107547/sumitomo-seika?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107547/sumitomo-seika?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:15:18 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Meltex, a manufacturer of high-quality surface-finishing chemicals for the premium segment, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with an aggressive expansion plan and a call for partnerships. Known for a patented chemical that uniformly smoothens out surfaces, Meltex supports its biggest customers in countries such as Japan, South Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand and Germany. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107541/meltex-covers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107541/meltex-covers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com An innovative and reliable electronic component supply chain is valuable to the global electronics industry, which derives new applications and groundbreaking products from the fusion of various technologies. Boasting one of the oldest and most extensive components distribution networks in Japan as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, Okamoto Electronics is set to launch overseas a total package... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107543/ohtori-readies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107543/ohtori-readies?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:00:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Even foreign operators can easily communicate Japanese food culture overseas through the simplicity of Fujio Food System’s restaurants. Having a rich history as a family business dating back to the end of the second world war, Fujio Food’s goal of offering authentic Japanese cuisine to as many consumers as possible continues to this day. The company has diversified and grown by managing different... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107536/simple-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107536/simple-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:00:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Snacks such as crackers and chips are oftentimes referred to as junk food because of their low nutritional value. With its commitment to packing nature’s goodness in a bag, Japanese snack expert Calbee challenges this perception as it anchors its brand premise to using only the highest quality crops to create healthy and delicious snacks. “Our business starts from farming. Everything comes from the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107534/calbee-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107534/calbee-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:45:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With the ever-increasing data storage and processing requirements for next-generation electronics such as internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence-enabled systems driving the semiconductors industry, top-calibre vacuum engineering has become a high priority of chip manufacturers. In an industry that relies on precision and spotless clean rooms to take its next technological leap, a minute... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107401/osaka-vacuum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107401/osaka-vacuum?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:30:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Takaya Awata’s fascination with delighting customers has propelled the global growth of one of Japan’s leading restaurant chains. After observing an open kitchen of a premier doughnut shop in the United States West Coast, the president and CEO of TORIDOLL Holdings adopted the strategy in his restaurants. Today, the food service group continues its growth as a leader in the udon market in Japan and has... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107533/toridoll-excites?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107533/toridoll-excites?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Inspired by the wisdom of daily life and enriched by a trading history that spans three centuries, Japanese small appliance developer and supplier Koizumi Seiki enhances modern lifestyles with its portfolio of innovative home, beauty and kitchen products. Offering its own labels and dominant brands from Japan and other countries, Koizumi seeks to promote chic lifestyles within Asean. It welcomes... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107528/home-appliance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107528/home-appliance?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:00:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Be it jugs of milk, bottles of soda or plates of pasta, wet and dry products need containers that can efficiently and safely hold them. For more than 200 years, Ishizuka Glass has undoubtedly moulded the packaging and container manufacturing industry, shaping up to become a champion in producing premium glass, paper and plastic container packaging, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, glassware... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107527/ishizuka-glass?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107527/ishizuka-glass?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:00:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com To open an Aohata product is to unlock superior farming techniques and advanced food manufacturing processes for the freshest raw materials. For more than 70 years, Aohata has been showcasing nature’s bounty through its fine selection of jams, spreads and juices – products that have earned their rightful spots in many household cupboards as delicious and nutritious accompaniments to any meal. Aohata is... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107521/aohata-spread?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107521/aohata-spread?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:45:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For a one-of-a-kind trading company that is pushing 90 years old, agility and flexibility may be rare traits. Pioneering Japanese textile player GSI Creos, however, has maintained its sprightly approach as it creates new business areas by integrating its textile, industrial products and cutting-edge materials expertise related to nanotechnology and environment preservation. “We are fully integrated –... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107406/gsi-creos-builds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107406/gsi-creos-builds?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:30:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck at 2:46 pm on March 11, 2011, Tokio Marine Holdings set up a disaster management task force at its headquarters within only 47 minutes. The insurance company then sent out a response team with relief goods the next morning, and afterwards implemented various initiatives. These included using aerial and satellite photos for designating the “total loss area” to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107404/tokio-marine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107404/tokio-marine?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:15:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Rubber – which gave traction to countless products ranging from tyres to shoes to medical equipment – also gave rise to one of Japan’s most resilient chemical specialists, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry. Evolving with the industry’s growing applications over the past 85 years, the company’s expertise now extends to heavy chemical products including plastic additives, monomer stabilisers, photo chemicals... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107400/kawaguchi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107400/kawaguchi?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:00:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Vegetables are crucial building-blocks of a healthy diet, but not everyone has the time or means to consume the recommended daily serving. Understanding how this can negatively impact health, Kagome has made it more convenient for people to boost their healthy food intake with all-natural fruit and vegetable juices and conveniently packed salads. Originally renowned throughout Japan as a tomato... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107399/kagome-promotes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107399/kagome-promotes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:45:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Committed to education and research for future generations, Gifu University continues to nurture its near-century heritage in agriculture and 71-year history as an institution for learning. Nestled in Japan’s third-largest metropolitan region, the university’s single fully integrated campus houses five faculties and more than 7,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, of which five per cent are from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107396/gifu-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107396/gifu-university?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:45:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Championing the well-being of people particularly women in Asia, Japanese developer and marketer of pharmaceutical products Fuji Pharma is expanding its borders to serve markets in Asia and beyond. With its main plant and a research facility based in Toyama – Japan’s centuries-old pharmaceutical industry capital – Fuji Pharma is bolstering its production capability by transforming its contract... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107394/fuji-pharma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107394/fuji-pharma?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:15:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Normally requiring about 10 years of training, the skills needed in preparing red bean paste were replicated by KAJIWARA in its first-ever mixing and cooking equipment 81 years ago. Today, the company has captured the cooking techniques of various cultures worldwide for sauces, curry, spices and candy coatings with its bespoke food processing and confectionery machines. “Our equipment can precisely... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107390/kajiwara-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107390/kajiwara-food?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:00:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The pandemic spread of Covid-19 has changed the way people live and work. Social distancing is now a necessity globally, requiring an accelerated digital transformation in all industries as business transactions happen virtually more than ever before. This creates a heightened demand for infrastructure such as communication networks and data centres, with 5G networks needed sooner than... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107397/nci-stabilises?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107397/nci-stabilises?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:45:13 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Moisturising products that leave a sticky feeling on the skin are generally not well-received in Asia, where the weather is warm. Skincare expert Ands, which has the largest market share in Japan of solidified oils, such as lipsticks, challenges this notion with its revolutionary Lala Vie line, a fine showcase of the 60-year-old company’s oil formulation technology and skincare know-how. Suited for... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107388/odm-ands-poised?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107388/odm-ands-poised?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:30:19 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With environmentally friendly facades, free-form shapes, and 3D-printed materials rapidly defining 21st-century architecture, facade engineering company Asahi Building-Wall (AGB) has fortified the foundations of its future success in Asia-Pacific. Its 30-year track record of innovative projects showcases a progressive ability to tackle various construction challenges. From creating the “Big Miruchi”, a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107386/facade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107386/facade?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:15:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From detecting contaminants in magnetic media to characterising thin films found in semiconductors, surface analysis techniques are crucial in examining and determining what a particular material is composed of. Committed to providing highly accurate and reliable surface analysis instruments, ULVAC-PHI has emerged as the global leader in surface analysis tools focused on material... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107385/ulvac-phi-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107385/ulvac-phi-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:00:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Japanese firm Tigers Polymer is banking on its nearly century-long presence and expertise to reinforce its profile as the leading manufacturer of plastic hose and industrial rubber products. This is part of the Osaka-based company’s greater aspiration to expand its footprint in China and Southeast Asia. Throughout its extensive corporate history, Tigers Polymer has developed three core technologies:... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107383/tigers-polymer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107383/tigers-polymer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:15:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Japan’s push to showcase the future of hydrogen power in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which has been postponed to next year, is inspiring innovation surrounding the “fuel of the future”. As the trusted name in Japan for high-pressure gas system planning, Chiyoda Seiki is not far behind with its hydrogen gas regulator. The company boasts the widest range of gas control equipment, welding and cutting... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107380/chiyoda?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107380/chiyoda?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Nagano Science has a successful history of 50 years in Japan and today ranks as the market leader for pharmaceutical storage stability testing. While other companies only provide equipment, services or storage, Osaka-based Nagano Science provides solutions for every step of the stability storage process, from high-quality stability test chambers to data lifecycle management support and risk and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107379/nagano-science?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107379/nagano-science?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:45:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Chains play a major role in the efficient function of countless machines and vehicles, especially in bicycles, motorcycles, cars and industrial appliances. Renowned as a key global player in the roller chain industry, IZUMI CHAIN Manufacturing takes its achievements to the next level, integrating new products, facilities and automation solutions while continuing to produce the most reliable and durable... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107377/izumis-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107377/izumis-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:30:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Sake is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture as it is the drink of choice to commemorate any occasion. For 267 years, Daishichi Sake Brewery has been an indispensable part of many milestones and celebrations with its range of sake showcasing the company’s commitment to honouring centuries-old kimoto method brewing traditions. A sip of Daishichi sake inundates the palate with a sophisticated, umami-rich... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107376/centuries-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107376/centuries-old?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:15:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com It may be accurate to say that Asuza Sekkei, Japan’s foremost corporate architectural firm, is obsessed with connections. Its approach to every building design or project concept perennially considers the harmonious interaction between the buildings and the community, the people and their aspirations. These synergistic concepts – the relationship of the present to its past and the future, the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107372/azusa-sekkei?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107372/azusa-sekkei?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:00:18 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As shoes play an essential part of everyday apparel, investing in premium, comfortable and therapeutic footwear is a sure step in the right direction. Highly acclaimed for its flexibility, breathability, agility and natural foot support, Japanese jikatabi shoes are favoured by wearers from all ages and walks of life, be it athletes or casual users, construction workers or farmers. Today, Marugo takes... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107370/marugo-sprints?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107370/marugo-sprints?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:45:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Renowned worldwide for its stringent standards, the Land of the Rising Sun is consistently synonymous with quality – so much so that a “made in Japan” stamp lends a certain prestige to a product. Building on this heritage, Japan Food Research Laboratories (JFRL) has proudly contributed to ensuring that food, feed and pharmaceutical products adhere to quality and safety standards in Japan. JFRL is among... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107364/jfrl-contributes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107364/jfrl-contributes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:30:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports  www.discoveryreports.com Beauty is one of the world’s most robust and thriving businesses. In a global cosmetics market projected to reach US$863 billion by 2024, Nihon Kolmar emerges as a leading private label developer, contract manufacturer and innovator of cosmetics for the beauty industry. With 108 years of industry expertise and 11 production facilities – including seven in Japan, an upcoming plant in Vietnam, two in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107363/nihon-kolmar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107363/nihon-kolmar?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:15:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With Hiroyuki Inoue at the helm, Yamato Kogyo experienced phenomenal growth in the global steel industry. Established by his family 75 years ago to manufacture aircraft parts, the company later diversified into trackworks and steel production for railways, construction and shipbuilding. Inoue began a rapid globalisation programme in the 1980s to pursue the concept of local production for local... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107361/yamato-kogyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/japan-business-report-2020/article/3107361/yamato-kogyo?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:00:15 +0000