"Japanese investments to rise despite India's recent slowdown" -- and eleven more news headlines that will tell you how Japan goes forward.
文月[fu- mi-zuki, fu-zuki]: Japanese traditional expression of July (Calligraphy: Akiko Fujii)
High-tech fair touts energy-saving ware
Kyodo
Friday, July 20, 2012
Energy-saving products and health care devices and services that use cutting-edge information technology will be among the attention-grabbing exhibits at an annual major electronics fair in October, organizers said Thursday….(Japan Times)
Tsuruha, Kourakuen open Bangkok stores
Jiji, Kyodo
Friday, July 20, 2012
BANGKOK — Drugstore Tsuruha Holdings Inc. and noodle chain Kourakuen Corp. have opened their first overseas outlets in Bangkok….(Japan Times)
Fujifilm to keep film biz despite digital onslaught
Jiji
Friday, July 20, 2012
Fujifilm Holdings Corp. will maintain its photographic film business, even though demand for films has slumped due to the popularity of digital cameras, according to President Shigehiro Nakajima….(Japan Times)
AirAsia plans prelaunch discounts
Jiji
Friday, July 20, 2012
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Japan said Thursday it will start a special discount campaign ahead of its service launch in August….(Japan Times)
Tiger gives preview of first Asia store
Kyodo
Friday, July 20, 2012
OSAKA — Tiger, the Danish variety store chain opening its first outlet in Asia in Osaka, invited the press to a viewing of its finished interior Thursday….(Japan Times)
Panasonic starts China battery line
Kyodo
Thursday, July 19, 2012
OSAKA — Panasonic Corp. has started production of lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones and personal computers at its new plant in Suzhou, China, the company said Tuesday….(Japan Times)
Suntory plans to sell suds Down Under
Jiji
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Suntory Holdings Ltd. plans to start selling beer in Australia in mid-September….(Japan Times)
U.S. investment in Tohoku sought
Kyodo
Thursday, July 19, 2012
NEW YORK — The Japan External Trade Organization is urging U.S. corporations to invest in Japan as part of efforts to help rebuild the areas devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami….(Japan Times)
INDIA-JAPAN SYMPOSIUM, Japanese investments to rise despite India's recent slowdown
By TAKASHI KITAZUME
Staff writer
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Japan's business ties with India look set to expand further as the pace of investments by Japanese firms continues to accelerate, despite a recent slowdown of the Indian economy and the country's twin deficits, experts and people involved in bilateral relations said at recent events in Tokyo….(Japan Times)
ENERGY SYMPOSIUM, Global demand for nuclear power remains high
Emerging powers seek more energy; U.S. nuclear revival may hinge on natural gas prices
By TAKASHI KITAZUME
Staff writer
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Despite the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster that hit Japan last year, the global appetite for nuclear energy remains largely unchanged as emerging economic powers are set to account for much of the growth in worldwide electricity demand in the coming decades, a U.S. think tank expert said at a recent seminar in Tokyo….(Japan Times)
Dentsu to buy Aegis for £3.16 billion
Jiji, Bloomberg
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Advertising giant Dentsu Inc. will buy out British peer Aegis Group PLC for £3.164 billion in cash….(Japan Times)
Lady Gaga's Fame perfume to make worldwide debut in Tokyo
Jiji
Saturday, July 14, 2012
A perfume designed by pop star Lady Gaga will hit the Japanese market on Aug. 1, a month prior to its global launch in September according to the diva's wishes, Itochu Corp. said….(Japan Times)
Courtesy Japan Times
