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UK coffee chain Costa Coffee has expanded its presence into Japan under a joint venture dubbed Sojitz Royal Cafe between Sojitz Corporation and Royal Holdings. The chain’s first location in Japan was launched in the Shibuya district, featuring the brand’s…
Uber Japan has announced a strategic partnership with local cab and hire car operator, Hinomaru Kotsu and Tesla Japan to introduce 100 Tesla Model Y vehicles into their Uber Premium fleet. As part of the initiative, 30 Tesla Model Y vehicles will be deployed…
A recent dialogue saw a mutual agreement between Singapore and Japan’s aviation authorities to work together towards initiating greener air lanes between the two countries. At the 2nd Singapore-Japan Dialogue on Aviation Collaboration, the Civil Aviation…
Arabica PH returns! The Japanese coffee shop has announced that it will be back in the Philippines this year with upcoming new branches in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. In a Thursday, January 5 Instagram post, Arabica Journal – the global account…
Tu worked in Japan for two years but left when the devaluing yen lowered the value of his savings, which he intended to use back home in Vietnam He eventually set his eyes on Germany. The reasons were quite simple: Germany was experiencing a lack of labor…
Pomina Steel has agreed to sell nearly 70.2 million shares, a 20% stake, to Japan’s Nansei steel. The company will sell at VND10,000 ($0.42) per share, 35% higher than its market price. The deal, to be conducted in August this year and September next year, is…
The Japanese operator of apparel retailer Uniqlo is expected by analysts to post a 25 percent jump in profit to a third-quarter record on Thursday (Jul 13), when the focus will be on whether its sales recovery in China is on track. Fast Retailing’s operating…
Japanese beer and spirits company Asahi has unveiled a fresh look for Asahi Super Dry along with an enhanced taste inspired by the vibrancy of contemporary Japan. The reinvented Asahi Super Dry is curated to provide an improved drinking experience that will…
Kura Sushi, a leading Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain, opened its first outlet in Mainland China in June 2023, as part of its global expansion plans. With this, it joins the ranks of several Japanese restaurant operators who are aggressively scaling up…
Casetify is embarking on a massive retail expansion as it works towards its goal of becoming a $1 billion company. Casetify, which is known for its customizable tech accessories like phone and laptop cases, is on track to open 100 stores by 2025. This is a…
Oshima Hideki, the former chairman of Japan Airlines, has been appointed chairman of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways for the 2023-2028 period. He is among seven new directors of the airline, according to decisions made at the company’s general meeting on Wednesday.…
U.S. guitar maker Fendi will open its first-ever store in Japan at the end of this month, opting for the nation’s capital, Tokyo, to make its global retail debut. Located in The Ice Cubes building, in the trendy Harajuku-Omotesando district, the…
Swiss-based Union Bancaire Privée has acquired a new asset manager specializing in Japanese small-cap equities. According to a statement, UBP has acquired 100 percent of the shares issued by Angel Japan Asset Management (AM). Founded in 2001, Angel Japan AM…
Seven & i’s independent directors said on Thursday the Japanese retail giant’s board would continue to review strategic alternatives as it faces pressure for broader reforms from some shareholders, including activist ValueAct Capital. ValueAct, which owns a…
A consignment of soy milk found contaminated and destroyed in Japan must have been tainted en route, Vietnamese exporter Vinasoy has said. Tests by the National Institute For Food Control on Monday did not find coliform bacteria in the Fami Calcium Soy Milk…
Located in the capital’s Shibuya district, close to the Harajuku trade zone and along Meiji Dori Street, the 9,200-square-foot space is a designed “as a tribute to basketball culture and Jordan Brand’s identity and heritage,” according to a press release.…
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