Japan

Starbucks Consumers In Japan Can Pay With NCF Pen
Starbucks Consumers In Japan Can Pay With NCF Pen
September 18, 2019  |  Innovation

Starbucks has announced the release of an actual pen that consumers can use to pay at the register in Japan, according to reports. The pen...

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SoftBank Aims For Two-Year 5G Headstart In Japan
SoftBank Aims For Two-Year 5G Headstart In Japan
September 17, 2019  |  Mobile

Japan-based SoftBank Corp. said it is two years ahead of schedule on its release for 5G technology in the country, and it hopes the early...

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Yahoo! Japan To Take Over Fashion Retailer Zozo
Yahoo! Japan To Take Over Fashion Retailer Zozo
September 12, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Japan’s biggest online fashion retailer, Zozo, is being taken over by Yahoo! Japan for $3.7 billion, in a bid to revitalize what was once a...

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Bitcoin Daily: Japan’s LINE Approved For Crypto License; Binance To Soon Launch US Branch
Bitcoin Daily: Japan’s LINE Approved For Crypto License; Binance To Soon Launch US Branch
September 08, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Japan’s LINE has been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country, allowing it to offer its crypto exchange services in Japan. According to...

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Japan’s Struggling Regional Banks Take Investment Risks To Stay Afloat
Japan’s Struggling Regional Banks Take Investment Risks To Stay Afloat
September 03, 2019  |  International

Japan’s struggling regional banks are taking on riskier investments as they struggle to survive. The banks have been hurt by rock-bottom interest rates, as well...

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Japan Eyes Guidelines For Regulation Of Tech Firms
Japan Eyes Guidelines For Regulation Of Tech Firms
September 03, 2019  |  Regulation

In Japan, the Fair Trade Commission said last week that it has draft guidelines in place that would promote tighter regulation of larger tech firms....

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Top Banks Adjust Asia Strategy To Support Corporate Clients
Top Banks Adjust Asia Strategy To Support Corporate Clients
August 29, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Some of the world’s largest banks are adjusting their strategies in Asia in order to strengthen their support of corporate and small business clients. Reuters...

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Japan’s LINE Pay Starts WeChat Pay Partnership 
Japan’s LINE Pay Starts WeChat Pay Partnership 
August 19, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Japan’s LINE Pay has announced that it’s been integrating WeChat Pay to be used by participating merchants in the country, according to a press release. ...

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Are Mobile Payments Finally Ready To Ignite In Japan?
Are Mobile Payments Finally Ready To Ignite In Japan?
August 15, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

Japan, in the last several years, has been something of a puzzle among mobile payments watchers around the world. It’s the market that should ignite...

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