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BUSINESS13h agoJapan’s Omron Healthcare opens first India manufacturing facility near ChennaiJapan's Omron Healthcare has opened its first manufacturing facility in India, located near Chennai. This expansion marks a significant investment and operational growth for the company in the Indian market.The Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoBank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 yearsThe Bank of Japan said on Friday inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal in a bid to pull the economy out of deflation, but held off hiking interest rates for now.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoJapan's industrial production growth hits fastest pace since January; retail sales slow to 2.3% Y/YJapan's industrial production growth has reached its fastest rate since January, while retail sales growth has slowed to 2.3% year-over-year. This news provides insights into the country's economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoHello Kitty owner Sanrio scraps Japanese TV show Vivant deal over China backlashJapanese character company Sanrio, owner of popular IPs including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody, has terminated its planned collaboration with the television drama Vivant following strong public criticism in China. In an official statement released late on Wednesday evening, the company acknowledged that the Japanese spy drama contained content that “does not align with the Sanrio Group’s corporate philosophy”. The controversial series includes scenes depicting Chinese intelligence...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoJapan strikes back, with alluring new love dolls aimed at fending off cheaper Chinese challengersWeekly Playboy (Nov 2), which this month observes the 60th anniversary since its launch by Shueisha, reports on the return of Orient Industries to the love doll market.…Japan Today