BANGKOK, Aug 12 (Nikkei) - Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will withdraw from Thailand after its franchise agreement with local retailer Central Group ended in late May, opening the door for rival 7-Eleven to tighten its grip on the market.
The company announced the withdrawal on Thursday. Its roughly 200 stores in the Southeast Asian country will be converted to the Tops Daily brand, a Central Group-owned small supermarket chain, over the rest of the year. ...continue reading
A camera crane collapsed at a music festival venue in Osaka, injuring at least four people.
Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has reported the occurrence of a major solar flare on October 3rd.
Tokyo University's iconic Red Gate, which has long been a symbol for prospective students to pass through, has remained closed for the past three years, leaving many students unable to experience walking through it.
Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed relevant ministers to draft economic measures focused on addressing rising prices, strengthening growth, and ensuring safety and security.
A man who was placed on the public wanted list Thursday is suspected of playing a key role in a series of robberies in Tokyo and Saitama.
Rice snack manufacturers are facing a tough business environment as the price of rice soars.
Disney's exclusive merchandise releases in Japan have sparked a new controversy, not just over traditional resale but also a trend known as 'proxy shopping.'
The used smartphone market in Japan is booming, particularly following the release of Apple's latest iPhone model. Despite the new iPhone 16 hitting the market last month, more consumers are opting for pre-owned devices due to their significantly lower prices.
Under Prime Minister Ishiba’s new economic policy, termed "Ishibanomics," what will happen to prices, wages, and ultimately, our daily lives? Ishiba's unusual remarks on interest rates have caused stock market volatility, leaving many to question the future direction of the government's economic policies.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are currently facing both tailwinds and headwinds. We’ve investigated the strategies of popular Chinese manufacturers and the Japanese players that are fighting back.
Osaka City has handed over land for the Integrated Resort (IR) project, which will include a casino, after signing a contract to lease the land to the developer for 35 years at a monthly rent of 2.1 billion yen.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is set to introduce new mobile phone numbers starting with '060,' possibly as early as December, marking the first addition of a new number in 11 years.
Takeshi Niinami, President and CEO at Suntory Holdings, says Japanese companies need to increase wages to retain good talent. (Bloomberg)
