NHK Announces Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026: Focus on Content Strategy and Online Distribution

NHK Announces Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026: Focus on Content Strategy and Online Distribution

On the 9th, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) announced its business plan for fiscal years 2024-2026. We aim to realize public value for viewers and the public by establishing a “six pillars of content strategy” and building a system that considers content from the perspective of both broadcasting and digital. Regarding license fees, we will maintain … Read more

JCOM Broadband Communication Service: Communication Failure & Service Disruption on October 21st, 2023

JCOM Broadband Communication Service: Communication Failure & Service Disruption on October 21st, 2023

On the night of the 21st, a communication failure occurred with JCOM’s broadband communication service for homes, “J:COM NET.” As of 8:30 p.m. on the 21st, the page that summarizes the problem information on the company’s website only shows the message “Currently undergoing maintenance.” The website itself is up and running, but users cannot access … Read more

NHK Announces Draft Plan for Consolidating and Reducing Radio Holdings, Launching New Channels

NHK Announces Draft Plan for Consolidating and Reducing Radio Holdings, Launching New Channels

On the 10th, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) announced a draft medium-term management plan that summarizes its management policy for the next three years. In line with business spending reforms, the company has announced a policy to consolidate and reduce AM wave “Radio 1” and “Radio 2” into one from 2026. NHK will now solicit opinions … Read more

Record-breaking Increase in Eco-Friendly Car Exports: Insights from the First Half of 2023

Record-breaking Increase in Eco-Friendly Car Exports: Insights from the First Half of 2023

1 out of 4 export vehicles eco-friendly car… 2 million units recovered in the first half of 4 years after Corona In the first half of this year, automobile exports increased 46.6% year-on-year to $35.7 billion, breaking a record high. This is more than $10 billion in exports ($25.2 billion) in the first half of … Read more

“EU Conditionally Approves Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: Latest Updates”

On May 16, the European Union’s (EU) executive body and the European Commission conditionally approved Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard under the EU merger rules. In January, Microsoft announced that it would acquire the major game maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, and attention was increasing about that move. The European Commission conducted an … Read more