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BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2023

Western firms still in Russia face worsening struggle to exit

Of thousands of firms that halted operations in Russia last year, some have only managed to negotiate swift exits by selling at huge discounts or handing keys to local management.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2023

ESG investing gains followers and triggers a ferocious debate

New business concerns demand new investment strategies such as with ESG guidelines, but traditionalists are pushing back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2023

In China, the police came for the consultants. Now the CEOs are alarmed.

Foreign businesses, a top Chinese official said in March, “are not foreigners, but family.” Then came a crackdown on firms with foreign ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
May 8, 2023

Japan's spin on 'workations' proves a hit

The market for the new work initiative that grew in popularity during the pandemic is predicted to be worth in excess of ¥100 billion in fiscal 2023.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 26, 2023

IT firm taps power of ChatGPT with tech-led Tokyo bookstore

For Freee, which provides cloud-based applications to manage back-office tasks, opening a bookstore marked an opportunity to experiment with an unconventional business strategy.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Apr 5, 2023

What should you expect when you land a job in Japan?

What is it like to work in Japan? With the number of foreign residents slowly rising, we take a look at what they might be in for when it comes to the country’s corporate culture.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 5, 2023

Trump charged with 34 felonies in hush-money case

Trump was indicted last week on charges connected to a hush money payment to a porn star — becoming the first former American president to face criminal charges.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 31, 2023

China’s hospitality may not be what it seems

The day before Jack Ma resurfaced in China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou arrived for an unprecedented and unofficial 12-day visit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2023

Alibaba outlines plan for company split to 'unleash productivity'

Each unit will function as an independently operating company that could go to the market to seek financing or launch an initial public offering.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Mar 29, 2023

Alibaba’s $32 billion day signals breakups ahead for China Tech

China’s online commerce leader surprised markets Tuesday by announcing plans to split its $220 billion empire into six units that will individually raise funds and explore IPOs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Mar 26, 2023

Rocky road to Toshiba deal raises doubts about a future comeback

The questions now are whether activist investors will accept the terms — and whether the firm can restore its former glory.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southern USA report 2023
Mar 17, 2023

All ready for another wave of Japanese investment

For more than half a century, the Southern United States has attracted Japanese automakers and hundreds of other Japanese companies within the automotive supply chain, successfully drawing them in with a business-friendly environment and a consistent stream of reliable skilled workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Mar 6, 2023

Bank of the Ryukyus taking steps to promote women in management

The bank has seen a significant rise in the number of female employees at all ranks.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 31, 2023

Trump courses will host three tournaments for Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The tour's schedule shows the Saudi-backed startup will remain allied with, and beneficial to, one of its foremost defenders and political patrons as he seeks a return to power.
Japan Times
BOILING POINT
Jul 13, 2023

From Japan to France, Ajinomoto Foods Europe is umami’s unwavering advocate

Food is essential to survival; flavorful food, however, is essential to truly living. 
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WORLD / Politics
Dec 31, 2022

Big write-offs and tax-cut perks: Key takeaways from Trump’s tax returns

Massive losses and large tax deductions in Donald Trump's returns reveal how the former U.S. president was able to use the tax code to minimize his income tax payments.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 7, 2022

Trump companies are convicted in NY criminal tax fraud trial

It is the first time a Trump business has been convicted of criminal conduct and comes as the former president is running for a second term.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2022

Nomura looks to tap equities and wealth for ¥138.6 billion revenue boost

Japan's biggest brokerage is seeking new revenue streams as rising global interest rates and market volatility slow key pillars of its business, from brokerage fees to stock underwriting.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Nov 24, 2022

Is Japan the model for Elon Musk's Twitter?

Elizabeth Beattie explains how the social media platform's Japan team has been affected since Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2022

Putin's elite tremble as hard-liners call for ‘Stalinist’ steps

One senior official likened the current situation to a military dictatorship but without the military coup that usually precedes it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 30, 2022

'Hellscape' or not, Twitter will be something different under Elon Musk

Musk has already axed much of Twitter's leadership and plans to be CEO himself in the immediate term, according to sources.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 28, 2022

China’s gradual reform dilemma

Numerous efforts to rebalance the Chinese economy, including Xi Jinping's, have failed. Nothing much is expected to change in the near future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 27, 2022

Tech’s biggest companies are sending worrying signals about the U.S. economy

A series of quarterly earnings reports is showing that even Silicon Valley's most powerful companies are feeling the impact of inflation and rising interest rates.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 27, 2022

One missile shook Ukraine’s grain trade. Another might kill it.

If Russia doesn't renew a grain deal that allowed Ukraine back into global markets, it could send prices soaring again and savage Ukrainian farms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Oct 9, 2022

Ukraine seeks to rebuild economy with defiant small businesses

To reverse the economic shock caused by the biggest war in Europe since World War II, Kyiv is pinning its hopes on the entrepreneurial resolve and return of millions of refugees.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 29, 2022

Sex assault trial in U.S. a rare moment for Chinese #MeToo movement

Founder of JD.com Richard Liu is one of the highest-profile Chinese figures accused of sexual assault or rape to face the scrutiny of a courtroom jury.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Sep 5, 2022

Awaji Island takes the lead in decarbonization drive

The island, a 'decarbonization-leading area,' is looking to expand the use of solar power and bamboo as a fuel source.

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