Japan

Rex Tillerson delivers his first major policy speech on India

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will deliver his first major policy speech on India at the Center for Strategic…

BlackRock’s success boosted by focus on passive funds

BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, is set to control close to $6tn in the coming months, judging by the…

Japan snap election: What does the decade-high business mood mean for Shinzo Abe?

Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers surged to its highest level in a decade on Monday, a testament to the country's…

Why is Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe calling a snap election?

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe plans to hold a snap election next month, taking advantage of his higher approval ratings…

India’s first bullet train: everything you need to know

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi outlined plans for his country's first high-speed bullet train on Thursday during a visit from his…

Theresa May doesn’t like karaoke – here’s some tunes she should try

While she might be a shrewd politician and keen negotiator, Theresa May's trip to Japan hit a stumbling block yesterday…

Why is Japan’s economy growing at its fastest pace in over two years?

Japan's economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in the second quarter amid high consumer spending…

These companies have done the most clinical trials in Japan since 2012

Novartis, the Swiss multinational pharma giant, carried out the most clinical trials in Japan since 2012, with almost 150. It's…

Cruise trains: the latest trend in luxury travel

All aboard the newest travel trend of cruise trains. The oceans have monopolised the luxury cruise market for far too…

Nestle opens a factory in Japan as demand rises for unusual Kit Kat flavours

From wasabi and adzuki bean to green tea and purple sweet potato, the Kit Kat flavours offered in Japan have…