Japan-ROK Relations After Yoon: Shaking Hands to Survive the Trump Shakeup

On June 3 this year, six months after the declaration of martial law that led to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, the Republic of Korea will hold a snap presidential election, with the left-wing candidate heavily favored to win. What does the change …

Shield Therapeutics signs licence deal with Vital-Net to break into Japan

North East pharmaceutical firm Shield Therapeutics has signed a deal which will see it break into Japan - the third biggest market in the world. The Gateshead commercial stage drug business, which specialises in iron deficiency, has entered into an …

Pope Francis’ legacy endures in Japan

Pope Francis’ visit to Japan in 2019 marked the first time a pontiff had set foot in the country in nearly four decades, since John Paul II’s brief trip in 1981. During this historic trip, Francis brought not only the message of the Catholic Church but a …

Japan Dispatches Envoy To Xi Jinping To Dodge Fallout From Escalating US-China Trade Rift

A high-level delegation headed by Tetsuo Saito, chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's junior coalition partner, will deliver a letter to Xi Jinping during a three-day visit, beginning on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will …

Hoshino Resorts Debuts Mountain Hotel Brand as Japan Tourism Surges

Stripe Launches New Features for Businesses in Japan, Including PayPay Integration

Today, programmable financial services company Stripe announced a set of payments updates for Japanese businesses and businesses looking to expand into Japan. First, Stripe is making it easier for businesses to sell to customers in Japan by enabling new …

Nongshim to Expand Rramyeon Key Chain Collaboration with Japan’s Bandai to Global Markets

Thhis photo provided by Nongshim Co. shows various ramyeon-themed key chains produced in collaboration with Japanese toy company Bandai Co. (Yonhap) SEOUL, April 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Nongshim Co., South Korea’s leading instant noodle maker, said Tuesday it …

AI-powered self-driving car expands operations to Asia with 1st center in Japan

Wayve, a British startup developing self-driving technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has established a new testing and development center in Japan, marking its debut in Asia, a company statement said Tuesday. The new center will help …

Here’s Why PS5 Console Rentals Are Booming in Japan

In Japan, renting a PS5 console has suddenly surged in popularity in recent months. Why are people opting to rent rather than buy Sony’s current gen hardware? The answer is complex, involving console price hikes, a super popular game series, and a …

HUDCO to slash funding costs with ₹4,000-5,000 crore bond refinancing, targets Japan and US markets: CMD Kulshrestha

HUDCO Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kulshrestha Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) will look to refinance nearly ₹4,000–5,000 crore worth of high cost bank loans through lower interest bearing bonds thereby bringing down cost of …