Japan’s Q4 GDP Slips: Was It The US Tariffs To Blame?
Japan’s economy expanded at a slower pace than reported in Q4 (October-December). The degradation was mainly caused by weaker consumption. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) expanded by 2.2% in the fourth quarter; however, economists forecasted 2.8% growth. At the same time, government officials and analysts shared their concerns about U.S. President
Seven & i’s CEO Pick Sparks Opposition from Top Investor
Artisan Partners opposes Stephen Dacus as the new CEO of Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven. In a letter, they urged the board to reconsider a $47 billion takeover offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), believing it could maximize shareholder value. Artisan plans to vote against Dacus,
BEAMS Lands in North America Plans to Open New Store
In the latest events, Japanese clothing brand BEAMS plans to expand its operations in North America. BEAMS America, a local subsidiary formed in partnership with Pacific Fashion Works, will manage the online store. With the launch of its webstore, the company is steadily expanding its presence in the North American
Singapore & Japan Are Reshaping the Asian Work Culture
Businesses in Asian countries, particularly Singapore and Japan, are reshaping the future of work culture. According to Nikkei Asia, fewer than 40% of professionals spend their entire workweek in the office in Singapore and Japan, thanks in part to government policies promoting work-life balance, which have reinforced the shift toward
GE Joins Forces for a Game-Changing Japan Power Grid Bid
In the latest turn of events, General Electric’s subsidiary plans to join hands with international investors on a project to build one of the largest power grids in Japan. As the global energy landscape is facing a 75% increased power demand, Japan is facing its own set of challenges. For
Japan’s Companies Worry About Trump’s Policies’ Impact
According to the Reuters survey, 9 out of 10 companies in Japan feel threatened by US President Donald Trump’s policies. Moreover, 73% of the Reuters survey respondents claimed that Trump’s second term in the white house would harm their business environment. Further, 86% of respondents believe Trump’s policy measures will
‘China Plus One’ Drives Japanese Firms Towards India
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese companies are moving forward to adopt the ‘China Plus One’ plan and diversifying their manufacturing and supply chains to reduce dependence on China. For this, they plan to establish production facilities in alternative nations, with India being a major country. Deloitte Japan CEO (Chief Executive
BOJ Gets New Policy Board Member in Junko Koeda
Japan’s lower house of parliament, on Friday, approved the government’s nominee for the Central Bank’s policy board. The government of Japan backed Junko Koeda for being the latest member of the policy board of BOJ. Koeda is an academic known popularly as a fiscal and monetary hawk. Koeda is a
Japan’s Current Account Booms While Trump Tensions Loom
Japan’s current account surplus reached an all-time high in 2024, driven largely by the yen’s depreciation, which boosted returns on overseas investments. This surge comes amid growing concerns over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s economic policies. According to data from the Finance Ministry released on Monday, the surplus
Seraya Partners Launches Cutting-Edge Investment Platform
Singapore-based asset manager Seraya Partners has introduced AQX, a new Tokyo-based digital infrastructure investment platform, in collaboration with industry veteran Matthias Vukovich. AQX will focus on shared telecom infrastructure and AI-driven digital assets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a strong emphasis on the Japanese market. Seraya Partners is Asia’s
