Japan

My Special Aflac Duck Makes New Friends at the General Meeting of the Japan Medical Association

With approximately 24,000 My Special Aflac Ducks distributed for free in the United States, Northern Ireland, and Japan to date, it’s no surprise that one is in the hands of a pediatric cancer or sickle cell patient. However, the cuddly companion was a special visitor at the Japan Medical Association’s General Meeting in April.  This […]

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PM Modi interacts with Japanese personalities instrumental in promoting Indian culture in Japan

Promoting Indian culture – Hiroshima, May 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with some of the most prominent Japanese individuals who played a key role in promoting Indian culture in Japan on Saturday. He said that such encounters help to improve mutual understanding and forge deeper ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Modi […]

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Mitsubishi Group internship offers insights into Japan’s history of corporate social responsibility

Mitsubishi Group internship on Japan’s CSR Thanks to the NCP’s continuous engagement with the Mitsubishi Group in Japan, around 70 New Colombo Plan (NCP) graduates have gained an intimate look into 21st century Japanese business thinking and innovation.  The NCP Mitsubishi Group Internship Program, which began in 2017, has also provided NCP researchers with insights […]

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Acer Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Acer Group on Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Acer Group has promised to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has revealed its net-zero strategy, which includes nine primary pillars of operations, goods and services, and value chain. The nine strategies are as follows: reduce energy consumption; use renewable energy; carbon removal and offsets; low-carbon products and […]

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Why are APAC companies embracing ESG-linked executive incentives?

APAC companies embracing ESG-linked executive incentives? APAC companies – According to the companies that disclose information on the use of incentive metrics, European firms continue to lead the pack, with 91% using at least one ESG metric in their incentive plans, exceeding the global average of 75%. This was closely followed by US companies (69%) […]

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CNH Industrial Takes Controlling Stake in Bennamann

CNH Industrial Takes Stake in Bennamann CNH Industrial is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities today by acquiring a majority stake in Bennamann, a UK-based expert in capturing, repurposing, and storing fugitive methane emissions for energy use. Bennamann’s infrastructure, in conjunction with CNH Industrial equipment, provides a carbon-negative system that fully supports a circular economy in […]

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Sustainability through investing: Why greenwashing and competence greenwashing are risks to ESG integration and corporate sustainability

Why greenwashing and competence greenwashing are risks to ESG integration and corporate sustainability Greenwashing Why is ESG important? What is it? ESG, or “environment, society, and governance,” is an abbreviation. ESG was first developed in the finance and management industries to delineate the various aspects that businesses and financial institutions should take into account when […]

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Biogen Japan and Eisai Provide Update on Co-Promotion of Multiple Sclerosis Treatments In Japan

Biogen Japan and Eisai – Update on promotion of Sclerosis Treatments Biogen Japan Ltd. and Eisai Co., Ltd. today announced that the co-promotion agreement for Biogen Japan’s multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments TECFIDERA (dimethyl fumarate), TYSABRI (natalizumab, genetic recombinant), and AVONEX (interferon beta 1a, genetic recombinant) in Japan will be terminated on March 31, 2023. Biogen […]

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Walt Disney Company Brings Magic to Children’s Hospitals

Walt Disney Company efforts for kids Hospitals Children’s hospitals around the world will be infused with Disney Magic as part of the Walt Disney Company’s ongoing effort to improve families’ medical realities by reimagining the patient experience through over $100 million in donations. A press release from the Walt Disney Company outlines some of its […]

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Manila wants Japan electronics firms to expand operations

Manila wants Japan electronics firms to extend operations Japan electronics firms – According to the Department of Trade and Industry, the Philippines is seeking expanded cooperation with Japan in the production of semiconductors, electronics, and wiring harnesses (DTI). In an interview following a roundtable meeting with Japanese companies with export-oriented investments in the Philippines, Trade […]

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