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Small and midsize companies in Japan just gave their workers a 4.29% pay raise, even as some face uncertain economic conditions. Over 70% of these businesses are investing in their people despite rising costs and global challenges.
Ghana's Football Association and Japan's trade organization are teaming up to use soccer as a bridge for education, innovation, and economic opportunities. The partnership builds on decades of collaboration between the two nations.
Japan is launching a special funding category to help regional businesses transform themselves with artificial intelligence, offering government grants of up to $350,000 per project. The program pairs local bank loans with matching government aid to make cutting-edge AI tools accessible to small community businesses.
During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
Over 30 Taiwanese tech startups have already established operations in Japan, marking a major shift from initial meetings to real business partnerships. The annual Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit now focuses on strategic growth, not just networking.
An Israeli-American roboticist is revolutionizing Japanese agriculture with Mars rover technology, thanks to a visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses in Japan. The Startup Visa is helping solve labor shortages while injecting fresh innovation into the world's third-largest economy.
In a rare show of international cooperation, the United States and Japan joined forces to help reverse the yen's decline, bringing relief to Japanese businesses and families struggling with rising costs. The currency rebounded to its strongest level in months after coordinated action from both nations.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Young business leaders from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon just completed an intensive entrepreneurship program in Japan, learning skills to tackle food security challenges back home. The UN training equipped them with real-world business tools and hope for their communities.
Four decades after Japan's equal employment law took effect, businesses are building on their progress with stronger protections against workplace harassment. Companies now face new expectations to maintain respectful relationships not just between employees, but with customers and job applicants too.
Vietnam and Japan are joining forces to create a thriving regional innovation ecosystem that connects startups, universities, and businesses across both nations. The partnership shifts focus from simple technology transfer to collaborative research and real market solutions.
Japan's Fast Retailing, parent company of UNIQLO, just crushed its climate goal four years early by slashing emissions 90% from stores and offices. The retail giant proves major fashion companies can move fast on climate action while growing their business. ##
Ethiopia just signed a game-changing agreement with Japan to jumpstart its commercial space sector. The partnership will help Ethiopian startups launch space businesses while bringing cutting-edge satellite technology to solve local challenges.
A former SpaceX engineer is using Mars rover technology to build robots that help aging Japanese farmers, thanks to a new visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses. The Startup Visa is bringing fresh ideas to Japan's shrinking workforce while solving real problems in industries like agriculture.
Japan is doubling down on homegrown clean energy by making rooftop solar more affordable for homeowners and businesses while phasing out support for massive solar farms. It's a strategic shift toward putting renewable power where people live and work.
Japan and India just launched a groundbreaking partnership to recycle rare earth minerals from electronic waste, reducing their dependence on China's dominated supply chain. The historic event brought 130 government officials and businesses together to build a more independent, sustainable future.
After a devastating earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, local laundry businesses are washing over 1,000 items daily for evacuees, completely free of charge. The volunteer network formed after a previous disaster now helps people maintain dignity during scorching summer heat.
Six years after devastating floods, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako traveled to Ehime Prefecture to meet with survivors and celebrate their resilience. Their visit highlighted a sake brewery owner who rebuilt his family's business from the ruins.
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