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Japan’s climate change measures to spur innovation in agri-food manufacturing sector
Japan has introduced temperature-resistant varieties of rice, fruits, and vegetables amongst others.
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Japan’s climate change measures to spur innovation in agri-food manufacturing sector
Japan has introduced temperature-resistant varieties of rice, fruits, and vegetables amongst others.
6 days ago
Japan’s general insurance sector slated for$94b by 2028
The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 2024.
Japan’s life insurance slated for 4.7% CAGR through 2029
The industry is forecasted to expand by 6.8% in 2024.
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.
Japan's multiplay services revenue to reach $34.9b by 2028
A key driver includes the rising demand for blended services.
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Rising costs were the most cited reason.
Mizuho issues $553m green bond
Its banking arm will use the funds to finance environmentally friendly projects.
Japanese insurers tighten underwriting amidst Q2 market challenges
This called for a careful evaluation of risk retention and risk transfer strategies, Aon said.
Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%
The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.
Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
The move is part of its stock compensation plans.
Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b
Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.
Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms.
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting
The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.
Japan insurers benefit from lower COVID-19 costs
Both the life and non-life industries saw a surge in their end-March net income.
Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025
Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Shipments and exports are also on a downward trend.
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