Martin Foster

A runaway yen and timely exit strategies at private equity firms are persuading more medium-size Japanese companies that now is the time to jump into the overseas M&A market.

Chinese shoppers are rushing to Japan to pick up products unavailable at home, which is a boon for a retail industry suffering from falling household spending.

Some multinational banks in Japan have paired up with major players to best serve clients.

Why do the multinationals stand out in the trade finance world of Japan?