Foreign investment updates about Japan
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Sanyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Sanyo Chemical) has announced its decision to withdraw from the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) business, a major component in disposable diapers and other hygiene products. This move marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction as it seeks to enhance profitability and align
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According to Vietnam Plus, Luxury Japanese department store chain Takashimaya is setting its sights on Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi! The company plans to open a new shopping center in 2026, marking its first international expansion in eight years. Here's what we know about the project: * Mixed-use
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On April 15, 2024, Honda marked a milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its new state-of-the-art spare parts warehouse in Doddaballapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This initiative is overseen by Honda Cars India and aims to bolster spare parts operations across its business divisions, including Honda Cars India, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter
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Dentsu MENA, a leading media and advertising network, has officially inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move signifies a major commitment to Vision 2030, the Kingdom's ambitious development program. Dentsu's decision to establish its regional headquarters in Riyadh is a testament to its
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Sumitomo Chemical has announced that it has agreed to sell its two Chinese flat panel display (FPD) process chemical subsidiaries, Sumitomo Chemical Electronic Materials (Hefei) Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Chemical Electronic Materials (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., to Zhenjiang Runjing High Purity Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. (Runjing Technology). The sale is part
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Shimizu Corporation, a leading Japanese construction company, has relocated its base of operations for Africa from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Nairobi, Kenya. The new office, situated in Nairobi's prestigious Britam Tower in Upper Hill, officially opened its doors on 10 January 2024. Africa's Rising Growth
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Nippon Express (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. (NX Vietnam), a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., has expanded its operations in Vietnam with the opening of a new office in Da Lat City on 22 February 2024. Why Da Lat? Located in Vietnam's Central Highlands at an altitude of 1,
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Japanese internet and network solutions provider, IIJ Global Solutions, has expanded its presence in China with a new sales office in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. Wuxi is a major industrial hub in China, particularly for electronics, technology, and semiconductors. The new office will allow IIJ to better serve existing customers in
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Malaysia is welcoming its first-ever Japanese university branch campus. The University of Tsukuba, located northeast of Tokyo, will open its doors in Kuala Lumpur in September 2024. The new campus, called the School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design, aims to equip students with the skills to tackle pressing global issues
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Kenya and Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan have signed a framework agreement for cooperation in vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy development. As part of the agreement, Toyota will establish a vehicle manufacturing plant in Kenya, with an initial investment of Ksh 800 million pledged towards the Kenya Thika vehicle manufacturers.