Business
Kawasaki Heavy celebrates delivery of 5,000th railcar in the U.S., with 40% used in N.Y
October 12, 2024 | 0 CommentsKawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. celebrated a significant milestone in the United States as it delivered its 5,000th railcar at a ceremony held in a New…...Read more
Fast Retailing’s Revenue Exceeds ¥3 Tril. for the First Time, Uniqlo Drives Parent Company’s Performance Amid China Challenges
October 11, 2024 | 0 CommentsMajor casual clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co. has achieved its highest-ever annual group revenue, surpassing ¥3 trillion for the first time. The company reported…...Read more
Major Gyudon Beef Bowl Chains Reduce Price of Popular Dish to Less Than ¥400 in Effort to Attract Customers Affected by Price Increases
October 10, 2024 | 0 CommentsThree major gyudon beef bowl chains have launched a campaign to attract customers who have been deterred by the rising prices of this popular fast-food…...Read more
Zipair, a Japanese LCC, to commence Houston flights in March next year
October 10, 2024 | 0 CommentsLow-cost carrier Zipair Tokyo has announced that it will begin regular flight services between Narita International Airport and Houston on March 4, 2025. The Japan…...Read more
August Sees First 0.6% Decline in Japan’s Real Wages in 3 Months
October 9, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's inflation-adjusted real wage index fell 0.6% in August compared to the previous year, according to a preliminary report from the labor ministry. This decline…...Read more
Record High Account Surplus Achieved
October 9, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's current account surplus in August reached a record high of ¥3,803.6 billion, marking a 65.8% increase from the previous year, according to data released…...Read more
Competition between Japanese and South Korean Cosmetics Firms: Social Media Boosts South Korean Brands
October 8, 2024 | 0 CommentsCompetition is heating up between South Korean and Japanese cosmetic manufacturers as they vie for dominance in the market for affordable yet high-quality "petit price"…...Read more
Hitachi and Nvidia Collaborate to Introduce AI-Based Train Maintenance Service, Addressing Worker Shortage
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapanese company Hitachi has announced a collaboration with US chip giant Nvidia to improve railway maintenance using an AI-based system. The move is part of…...Read more
Tokyo Metro Aims to Raise $2.4 Billion in Japan’s Largest IPO Since 2018
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsTokyo Metro, one of Japan's subway operators, has announced a price range for its initial public offering (IPO) in a regulatory filing on Monday. The…...Read more
Partnerships Established: Japan’s ANA and JAL Collaborate with Leading Indian Airlines for Code-Sharing
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsTwo major Japanese airline companies, All Nippon Airways Co. and Japan Airlines Co., have recently announced partnerships with major Indian airlines in anticipation of an…...Read more