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Japan's Small Businesses Raise Wages 4.29% Despite Risks
Solutions3d ago

Japan's Small Businesses Raise Wages 4.29% Despite Risks

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.

Japan Times3 min read
Ghana and Japan Partner on Football and Business Growth
SolutionsJan 25

Ghana and Japan Partner on Football and Business Growth

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Japan Backs AI Startups with $350K Grants Per Project
InnovationMay 30

Japan Backs AI Startups with $350K Grants Per Project

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.

Japan Times2 min read
Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
VideosMay 5

Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney
SolutionsMay 10

Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Ghana and Japan Launch Auto Training With Jobs in Japan
SolutionsMar 14

Ghana and Japan Launch Auto Training With Jobs in Japan

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Japan's Startup Visa Brings Global Innovation to Farming
InnovationApr 21

Japan's Startup Visa Brings Global Innovation to Farming

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.

Google News - Japan Innovation3 min read
Japan's Smile Team Wins Olympic Opener 3-2 Over France
SportsFeb 6

Japan's Smile Team Wins Olympic Opener 3-2 Over France

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.

Japan Times2 min read
35 Young Entrepreneurs From 3 Nations Train in Japan
Community HeroesFeb 17

35 Young Entrepreneurs From 3 Nations Train in Japan

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.

Google News - Egypt Innovation3 min read
Japan Marks 40 Years of Workplace Equality Progress
Global NewsMar 4

Japan Marks 40 Years of Workplace Equality Progress

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.

Japan Times2 min read
Japan's Fast Retailing Cuts Emissions 90% Early
Planet WinsMar 13

Japan's Fast Retailing Cuts Emissions 90% Early

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. ##

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Ethiopia and Japan Partner to Build Space Industry Together
Daily MixApr 20

Ethiopia and Japan Partner to Build Space Industry Together

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.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Japan's Startup Visa Brings Foreign Innovators to Rural Farms
InnovationApr 22

Japan's Startup Visa Brings Foreign Innovators to Rural Farms

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.

Google News - Japan Innovation3 min read
Japan Backs Rooftop Solar, Ends Big-Plant Subsidies in 2027
Planet WinsMar 20

Japan Backs Rooftop Solar, Ends Big-Plant Subsidies in 2027

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.

PV Magazine2 min read
Japan's Emperor and Empress Visit 2018 Flood Survivors
Community HeroesMay 17

Japan's Emperor and Empress Visit 2018 Flood Survivors

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.

Japan Times2 min read
Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity
SolutionsMar 11

Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity

Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Cambodia and Japan Train 120 Leaders in Science Innovation
Innovation1d ago

Cambodia and Japan Train 120 Leaders in Science Innovation

Cambodia and Japan launched a two-day training program bringing together 120 officials, academics, and business leaders to strengthen the country's science and innovation capacity. The partnership aims to turn scientific knowledge into real economic growth by 2030.

Google News - Japan Innovation3 min read
South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success
SolutionsApr 16

South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success

South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
FedEx Japan Adds 17 Electric Trucks to Delivery Fleet
InnovationJan 19

FedEx Japan Adds 17 Electric Trucks to Delivery Fleet

FedEx just rolled out 17 new electric delivery trucks across Japan's busiest cities, cutting over 62 tons of carbon emissions annually while keeping packages moving fast. The mix of Mitsubishi and Isuzu electric vans proves clean air and quick delivery can work hand in hand.

Electrek2 min read
Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina
SolutionsMay 11

Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina

Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read

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