Japan
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Shipments and exports are also on a downward trend.
Japanese insurers eye profit from hikes in fire and auto insurance
FY24 profit targets exceeded Jefferies’ forecasts.
Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report
In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.
Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift
But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.
Japan’s insurance market to expand 3.12% CAGR by 2027
The automotive segment is seen as a significant trend during the forecast period.
Japanese life insurers poised to surge $350b by 2028: GlobalData
The industry should increase 4.6% in 2023.
Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups
It looks to increase its number of unicorns and startups tenfold over the next 5 years.
MetLife Japan's Life Invest Dashboard garners Japan Customer Experience of the Year - Life Insurance trophy
The initiative earned recognition at the Asian Experience Awards for its transformative impact on customer engagement in the life insurance sector.
Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September
Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.
Ageing population, tech drive Japan’s medical device market
The country is already home to the highest senior population ratio in the world.
Japan, France strengthen nuclear cooperation
They will push for discussions on policy measures and cooperation on technological development.
Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b
The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.
KDDI Digital Life wins Telecom Company of the Year in the Asian Telecom Awards
The innovative platform based on cloud-based technology enables their team to provide suitable product offerings via data-driven marketing.
Michinori Sato joins an elite panel of judges at the Asian Telecom Awards
Telecommunications carriers need to deeply understand their customers and adapt appropriate infrastructure and tools, says the Deloitte TM&E leader.
Japan eyes 108 GW solar capacity target by 2030
This almost doubles the current target of 64 GW.
Goldman Sachs Japan gearing up for move to new Tokyo HQ: report
This is in line with CEO David Solomin’s commitment to return to the office.
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