Cottonfield wins defamation case based on trademark acquired before the Japanese brand entered China in 2005

‘Japan-inspired’ chain lists in U.S. despite challenge of slowing growth

State-owned enterprises’ assets expand 11% to $78.3 trillion; Brazil may ban Huawei from its 5G networks; gambling junkets may be criminalized

President Satoru Matsuzaki is shifting production to cheaper locations and designing products specifically for Chinese consumers

Minimalist Japanese retailer plans additional locations in Beijing, Tokyo