Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns over the ramifications the crisis may have on the global economy. Major Japanese manufacturers have added their names to the ever growing list of businesses halting operations…
A rapid exit of Western companies from Russian ventures in response to the military invasion of Ukraine has put Japanese enterprises on edge as they weigh taking the same drastic action.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is calling on the business lobbies to ensure companies are prepared for a looming labor crunch as the Omicron variant quickly spreads.
To boycott or not? While trade with China represents nearly a quarter of Japan’s market, customers and investors are concerned about human rights issues, too.