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Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
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Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
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IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
GlobalData forecasts $2.7b revenue rise by 2030 driven by 7.2% M2M and IoT growth.
HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility
Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.
Japan leads Asia with 24 FDA novel-drug approvals: McKinsey
Regulatory fast-track supports global approvals, McKinsey says
Nearly one in four Japanese consumers mull ISP switch
Wi-Fi quality, price, features, and poor customer support are key factors to ISP switch.
Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Insurers controlling 90% of Japan's market tighten terms
Pricing continues to rise, although the pace of property rate increases has slowed.
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential
It must optimise evaluation criteria, focusing on realistic price limits.
Manulife Japan recognised at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 for AI Assistant
The AI Assistant chatbot boosts efficiency of agent sales representatives and enhances customer service.
Manulife Japan lauded at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 for customer-centred design
Human-centred design system improves digital platforms and enhances customer experience.
Manulife Japan wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 for breakthrough brand campaign
The “Living Longer, Living Better” campaign challenges Japan’s perceptions of longevity by inspiring optimism and proactive planning.
Japan’s hip reconstruction market to be valued at $570m by 2036.
The country accounted for around 30% of the APAC market in 2024.
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