Terrie's Take
TT-494 -- Hospitals in Crisis, ebiz news from Japan
After a shocking number of reports about patients being turned away from emergency care and inevitably dieing, it is clear that the medical system is in a dire condition. But what exactly is going wrong?
TT-493 -- Office in a Box, ebiz news from Japan
Harsh economic times call for harsh cost cuts. What is on offer to aid tighter belts?
TT-492 -- Job Cuts in Full Swing, ebiz news from Japan
Although the government report on the unemployment rate in Japan does not look too bad, upon closer inspection, it may not be as good as it seems...
TT-491 -- When Yen Loans for Foreign Property Go Wrong, ebiz news from Japan
With the yen so strong against other major currencies, what may be good for the housewife FX trader is proving a nightmare for the Japan-based owners of Australian and other international mortgages. Read Now
TT-490 -- Ishihara (Nobuteru, not Shintaro) for Prime Minister, ebiz news from Japan
Whilst Taro Aso's popularity is at an all time high, there is no hiding that he is typical of the aging LDP. What Japan needs is a reformist - someone with charisma and a populist image but also manageable and not so radical.
TT-489 -- Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself, ebiz news from Japan
With global fear and uncertainty leading to a plummeting Nikkei Index, we look at why Japan is so investment cautious, and what opportunities lay for those braver ones seeking to find a diamond within the ashes.
TT-488 -- Will Nomura Get Indigestion From its Lehman Purchase? Ebiz news from Japan
The purchase of the collapsed Lehman Brothers by Nomura was more for the benefit of gaining its highly skilled employees. But reports are coming in that the staff may not be as willing to stay as the conservative securities company may have hoped...
TT-487 -- New Connections Between Cell Phones and Cancer? Ebiz news from Japan
With 3 billion users around the world, the strength of the global cell phone industry is phenomenal. With so many cell phone users in Japan, we look at the latest studies to find out cell phone radiation is doing to our bodies.
TT-486 -- A Possible Solution for Tainted Food, ebiz news from Japan
With the tainted Chinese milk scandal sending shivers down the backs of the world's consumer market, we look at why China has been plagued with so many food scandals, and what Japan can do to counter it.
TT-485 -- Holiday Homes in the Mountains, ebiz news from Japan
With property prices still decreasing in rural Japan, J@pan Inc looks at how foreigners can find some great deals and invest, especially with the increase of foreign friendly mortgage deals from Japanese banks.
TT-484 -- Rising Tide of International M&As, ebiz news from Japan
With Japanese banks in relatively good shape compared to their foreign counterparts, Japanese manufacturers and exporters are taking advantage of the calm here to realize their potential via M&As overseas. We have already seen Ricoh buy Ikon, Sankyo buy Ranbaxy Labs and TDK buy Epcos. But what does all this activity means for the rest of us?
TT-483 -- It'll Be Raining Money for SMEs, ebiz news from Japan
Once again, it is time for the government's financial stimulus programs. The money is set to be spent on the nation's SMEs, who employ at least 90% of the working population. With JPY9 trillion up for grabs, it's a sure bet that everyone will be trying to get their share. But what will that mean for bad loan diligence? Won't a loan rush help out companies that shouldn't be in business any longer?
TT-482 -- Methane Hydrate -- the Next Big Fuel Source? Ebiz news from Japan
With fuel still at record-high prices, Japan's innovative and forward thinking agencies are continually looking for new power sources. Although Japan has a distinct lack of natural resources, one gas it does have - Methane Hydrate - could be the answer to a new alternative energy source. But how viable is it really looking to move forward with it's extraction and usage?
TT-481 -- Ajinomoto and the Trouble With Lysine, ebiz news from Japan
What do you know about Lysine? Well, it's an essential amino acid, is used as poulty and swine feed, and it's at the center of a global patent war between Japanese food manufacturing giant Ajinomoto and China's Global Bio-Chem Technology Group. Why is it looking likely that Ajinomoto will lose? And what will be the effect?
TT-480 -- Yohan Goes Bankrupt, ebiz news from Japan
Last Thursday, Japan’s largest independent distributor of foreign books and magazines, Yohan Inc., went bankrupt. The company has shutdown completely, firing all of its staff, closing the office, and leaving a reported ￥6.5billion of debt. We take a look at what possibly went wrong and what could’ve been done better.
