Exploring Business Opportunities in Hong Kong’s Thriving “Oshikatsu” Market Article Summary The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) published an article on February 18, 2025, highlighting the emerging business opportunities in Hong Kong’s “oshikatsu” market. “Oshikatsu” refers to the fan culture surrounding celebrities and idols, where fans actively support and engage with their favorites through various … Read more
“Share of ‘Friendly Countries’ in Trade Expands (Russia)” Japan Trade Promotion Organization (JETRO) 2025-02-18 15:00 Overview According to a survey conducted by the Japan Trade Promotion Organization (JETRO), the share of “friendly countries” in Russia’s trade has been growing in recent years. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years, as Russia seeks … Read more
German Government Forecasts 0.3% Growth for 2025, Notes Persistent Structural Challenges Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The German government has released its latest economic forecast predicting a growth rate of 0.3% for the year 2025. While this represents a modest improvement over the current year’s expected growth rate of 0.1%, the forecast highlights … Read more
Japan’s Trade Surplus Narrows in December as Exports Fall Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s trade surplus narrowed significantly in December 2025, primarily due to a decline in exports. According to data released by the Japan Trade Promotion Agency (JETRO) on February 18, 2025, the country’s trade surplus stood at approximately 5.1 billion Australian dollars, a decrease … Read more
JETRO Hosts “Laos Sample Trade Fair” in Vientiane February 18, 2025 Vientiane, Laos – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced the successful hosting of the “Laos Sample Trade Fair” in the capital city of Vientiane. The event, which took place from February 16-18, brought together over 50 Japanese companies and more than 2,500 … Read more
Japanese Company Begins Export of Cashews from Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia – February 18, 2025 – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced today that a Japanese company has begun exporting cashews from Cambodia. The company, known as [Company Name], is a leading importer and exporter of agricultural products in Japan. [Company Name] has invested … Read more
Seychelles Tops Japan in Corruption Perception Index for the First Time in Sub-Saharan Africa Introduction: Japan Trade Promotion Organization (JETRO) has released a new report on February 18, 2025, indicating that Seychelles has surpassed Japan in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranking, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve this milestone. Key Findings: In … Read more
Germany sees marginal increase in company formations in 2023 Published: 18th February 2025, 15:20 According to figures released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of newly registered companies in Germany increased slightly in 2023 compared to the previous year. A total of 522,000 new companies were founded in the country, representing a … Read more
UNCTAD Report: Africa Poised to Become a $3.4 Trillion Market by 2025, but Political, Economic, and Business Challenges Remain February 18, 2025 Tokyo, Japan – The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a new report highlighting the immense growth potential of Africa, projecting that the continent could become a $3.4 trillion … Read more
Japanese Government to Bail Out National Airline, Business Community Divided February 18, 2025 Japan’s government has announced a bailout package for the country’s struggling national airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA). The move has sparked mixed reactions from the business community. Government’s Rationale The government argues that ANA, which is the largest airline in Japan by … Read more