MagazineTelecomThe transoceanic cable project is big for ChileInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 21, 2020September 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 21, 2020September 22, 2020 But what is complicated is the country being mired in a geopolitical crossfire between Japan and China... Read more
HealthcareJapan’s Takeda Pharmaceuticals to sell it OTC business to BlackstonePritam BordoloiAugust 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 19, 2020 The company is looking to reduce its debt... Read more
FeaturedFintechSaudi Payments partners with Japan’s JCB to enable the JCB paymentPritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 The partnership will enable local banks to accept JCB cards through their network of point-of-sale terminals... Read more
FeaturedTelecomUK seeks Japan’s help to develop 5G infrastructurePritam BordoloiJuly 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 20, 2020 Recently, the UK banned Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G development... Read more
EconomyFeaturedJapan’s unemployment rate rises to a 3-year high in MayPritam BordoloiJune 30, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 30, 2020 Japan’s unemployment rate climbed to 2.9% last month... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineWhy is Africa of such importance to JapanWebAdminJune 5, 2020 by WebAdminJune 5, 2020 Japanese banks are establishing strategic presence on the continent to scale up corporate sector and reinforce long-time trade relations... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareJapanese healthtech Ubie secures $18.7 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJune 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 5, 2020 The startup will use the new funds to expand its research and development capabilities... Read more
BankingFeaturedJapan’s Shinsei Bank acquires UDC Finance for $480 mnPritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 This is Shinsei’s biggest acquisition till date... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChinese government proposes stablecoin for four Asian countriesPritam BordoloiMay 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 22, 2020 The four countries are Japan, China, Hong Kong and Korea... Read more
BankingFintechJapan’s MUFG to close 40% of domestic branches by 2023Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 The bank plans to adopt more cost-cutting measures in response to the coronavirus crisis... Read more