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BUSINESSOct 16Prudential Financial estimates $140M hit to Q3 earnings from JapanPrudential Financial anticipates a significant financial impact on its third-quarter earnings originating from Japan. This indicates a potential financial setback for the company related to its operations in that region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Japanese companies will invest billions in American chip factoriesJapanse bedrijven gaan tot 21 miljard dollar investeren in de bouw van twee chipfabrieken in de Verenigde Staten. Die worden eigendom van de Amerikaanse overheid en Japanse investeerders. Het plan is onderdeel van een grotere deal tussen Japan en de regering-Trump. Japan investeert de komende jaren in totaal 550 miljard dollar in de VS, in ruil voor president Trumps belofte om importheffingen op Japanse goederen te verlagen. Direct na het maken van de afspraak gebeurde dat laatste al: zo ging de heffing voor Japanse auto's van 25 procent naar 15 procent. De VS heeft er wel als voorwaarde aan vNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 15Japan economy minister says deflation era is over, urges investor rethinkJapan's economy minister has declared an end to the era of deflation and urged investors to reconsider their strategies. This announcement signals a significant shift in the country's economic landscape and potential investment opportunities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15A tech sell - off drags Asian stocks lower as markets in South Korea and Japan sinkA significant tech sell-off is causing Asian stock markets, particularly in South Korea and Japan, to decline. This reflects a notable trend in global financial markets affecting regional economies.mankatofreepress.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 15Japan August industrial production revised down to -2.4% M/M; core machine orders rise 5.2%Japan's August industrial production was revised downwards, while core machine orders showed an increase. These figures provide an updated overview of key economic activities in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Asia markets in red: South Korea and Japan lead deep tech selloff; Japan industrial output revised downAsian markets are experiencing a decline, led by a deep tech selloff in South Korea and Japan, compounded by a downward revision of industrial output in Japan, signaling economic challenges in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 14GlobalFoundries to open 2 new chip plants in New York with $21 billion in financing from JapanComputer chip company GlobalFoundries Inc said Wednesday it plans to open two factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 14Brewing in Japan: Price-Fixing Probes Test Consumer ConfidenceThe Japan Fair Trade Commission’s secretary general issued an unusual public warning against cartel-like activity amid rising prices.The Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 14Japan to fund $21B deal to expand chip production in New YorkJapan is helping fund a $21 billion deal to build two new chip plants in upstate New York, President Trump announced Wednesday. The country will provide $10 billion to speed up construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant from GlobalFoundries that the company aims to bring online by 2029, while another $10 billion will go toward…The Hill
BUSINESSOct 14GlobalFoundries to operate two new chip factories in New York funded by JapanJapan will finance two new chip plants in New York with 21 billion dollars, to be operated by a US firm. The project will generate 27,000 jobs and produce 900,000 wafers annually, strengthening the US technological industry.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 14GlobalFoundries climbs after landing potential $21B deal in US-Japan initiativeGlobalFoundries saw an increase in its stock value after potentially securing a $21 billion deal. This deal is part of a joint initiative between the US and Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 14MGM Resorts' Japan casino resort is still tracking for a 2030 openingThis article states that MGM Resorts' casino resort project in Japan is still on schedule for an opening in 2030. It provides an update on a significant international business development.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 14Japanese banks and insurers return to domestic bonds as yields surgeInvestors are closely watching for signs that the country’s institutions may be starting to repatriate capital after decades hunting for returns overseasFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 13Lufthansa Group boosts Japan network with up to 50 flights per week from summer 2027Due to a ‘strong increase in demand’, the group’s airlines will offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese airports next summer.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Japan's producer price inflation slows to 6.8% in September, below market expectationsJapan's producer price inflation slowed to 6.8% in September, which was lower than market expectations. This economic data provides insight into inflationary trends in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 11Around 80 Japanese companies considering Ukraine as potential partner – expertAround 80 Japanese companies are currently considering Ukraine a potential partner and want to develop their technologies there.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSOct 11Japan’s Sumitomo Bakelite expands China chip packaging materials output amid AI boomJapanese semiconductor materials giant Sumitomo Bakelite plans to expand production of advanced chip packaging materials in China and Singapore, marking the second such announcement for its Chinese operations in less than four months as artificial intelligence drives demand for more sophisticated semiconductors. The Tokyo-based company said on Friday that it would add production lines for mould underfill (MUF) materials and compression-moulding granules at its facilities in Suzhou, eastern...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 9Prudential of Japan's new business suspension extended to Jan. 31, 2027Prudential of Japan's new business suspension has been extended until January 31, 2027. This decision impacts the company's operations and market presence for the specified duration.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Webinar: How to buy and sell a property in Japan as a foreignerLearn how to buy & sell a property in Japan as a foreigner. The webinar will be held online from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 8Japan bankruptcies hit 13-year high in FY2026 first halfThe number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan hit a 13-year high for the April-September period as rising prices and labor costs squeezed smaller businesses, a credit research company…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 8Andhra plans Japan-style industrial clusters to link MSMEs to global supply chains, says T.G. BharathThe State has built a pipeline of 714 projects worth ₹22.6 lakh crore, with a potential to create 19.3 lakh jobs, says Industries and Commerce MinisterThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 8Japan Today Spotlight #83 | Why are foreign business owners leaving Japan?Japan has dramatically tightened its business manager visa requirements, raising the minimum capital requirement from ¥5 million to ¥30 million and introducing stricter conditions for foreign entrepreneurs. The…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 7Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartelAsahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.BBC World
BUSINESSOct 7Japan watchdog probes 4 major brewers over alleged beer price cartelJapan's antitrust watchdog on Wednesday searched the offices of the country's four major brewers on suspicion of violating the antimonopoly law by forming a cartel to raise the…Japan Today