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Japan telco shares jump despite fear of price war
Shares in Japan’s big telcos jumped after market leader NTT Docomo announced smaller-than-feared price cuts, alleviating concerns about a price war. Read more…
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5G spectrum formally allocated to four telcos in Japan
Japan’s telcos have been formally allocated 5G spectrum by regulators, a major milestone ahead of the launch of high-speed wireless services next spring. Read more…
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The impact of Japan’s new emperor era or “gengo”
In Japan, every emperor’s era has its own name and with abdication coming at the end of April, speculation is swirling about what the new “gengo” will be. Read more…
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Singtel expands VIA cross-border payments to Japan
The Singtel Group’s VIA, Asia’s first cross-border mobile payment alliance, has expanded its footprint to Japan Read more…
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Youth-driven viral videos feature in Japan’s online AbemaTV
AbemaTV in Japan is betting on low-budget, reality-based fare with colourful graphics, relatable young faces and a relentless focus on generating social media buzz. Read more…
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Japan jumps on ‘big tech’ scrutiny bandwagon
Japan plans to set up a new watchdog to scrutinise big tech companies like Facebook and Google for monopoly practices and the handling of personal data. Read more…
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Openet expands presence in Japan with new hires
Openet today announced the appointment of several key new hires within its management and sales teams as the company expands its presence in Japan. Openet Japan has appointed Takako Matsutomi as Country Manager. Ex-Ericsson VP Read more…
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Line lands separate FinTech deals with Mizuho and Tencent
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese chat app operator Line Corp will set up a bank with Mizuho Financial Group and also partner China’s Tencent to offer mobile payment services – plans which saw its stock rise Read more…
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Tencent and Line team up on mobile payments: report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tencent Holdings and Japanese chat app operator Line Corp will tie up to offer mobile payment services for small Japanese retailers aiming to attract business from Chinese tourists, the Nikkei business daily Read more…
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DoCoMo and Mitsubishi take 5G speeds to 27 Gbps
Mitsubishi Electric and NTT DoCoMo announced today that they have achieved a 5G proof of concept for 27 Gbps and 25 Gbps maximum throughputs via one mobile terminal over communication distances of 10m and 100m, Read more…