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Nobody noticed, but China just rewrote the rules of global business

At first glance, the two regulations feel like one more step in the steady escalation of trade sanctions between China and the United States.

‘Customer harassment’ continues in Japan despite moves to end it

While ordinances have been helping many businesses across the nation to combat "customer harassment," they haven't been a silver bullet for such abuse.

Indonesian business lobby warns confusing policies sow 'dangerous distrust'

Seven-Eleven Japan ties up with ad firms for digital signage business

Seven-Eleven Ad Connect, a joint venture with Dentsu Group Inc. and CyberAgent Inc., will distribute ads to digital signage in Seven-Eleven Japan stores based on purchase data.

Police in Japan seek to cooperate with businesses over lone-wolf attacks

The aim is to collect information that point to signs of individuals making firearms or explosives alone, including unusual smells and noises, to help prevent terrorist attacks.

Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests

Restaurants and businesses shuttered in the center of Belfast, schools closed and public transport shut down amid fears of a repeat of Tuesday night's riots.

Brookfield bets on its Japan business to top Hong Kong and Singapore

Wage gains at Japan’s smaller firms at risk as Iran war drags on

Many of such companies lack the pricing power to fully pass rising costs on to customers because of intense competition and entrenched business practices.

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO

Honda and others face the expensive balancing act of defending their legacy businesses while developing EVs to compete elsewhere.

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

The Swiss population had grown to 9.1 million by the end of 2025, from 7.3 million when free movement of people between Switzerland and the European Union was introduced in 2002.

Japan’s growth holds up despite drop in business investment

The economy grew at a still-solid pace at the start of the year even after the turbulence in Iran prompted businesses to cut spending.

Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules

The life that restaurateur Manish Kumar built in Japan for he and his family has been upended after Japan enacted stricter rules for the business manager visa.

Trump’s latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labor

Experts, business groups and some human rights groups say the move could actually make things worse.

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

Dubious immigration brokers helped spark business manager visa crackdown

Shady immigration consulting firms, many in China, help people set up shell companies to apply for a business manager visa, or advertise the option of renting out properties.

MUFG to roll out digital services for smaller Japanese businesses

Softbank-backed PayPay to enter life insurance business

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

[Podcast Column] What It’s Like to Learn in English at Waseda: Faculty Perspectives Across Disciplines

Season 2 of Waseda University’s English podcast series Rigorous Research, Real Impact highlights faculty members who teach in English-based degree programs across the University. In these conversations, in addition to…

Incoming Tepco chair open to alliance partners outside of Japan

Yokoo's remarks to reporters come as the utility pushes ahead with a business plan unveiled in January.