Japan
China-Japan Tension Puts Strain on Tourist Spending
Following Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan, stocks related to retail and travel…
All Roads Lead to a Sitdown With Xi on Trump’s Asia Tour
The president and his surrogates have been solidifying a framework for an agreement ahead of Trump's meeting…
Trump Administration Laying Groundwork for $550B Japan Investment in US Manufacturing
After finalizing a trade deal with the country in July, the administration is said to be exploring expanding…
WWD Recommends
Trump Threatens EU With 35% Tariffs if Trade Bloc Forgoes $600B US Investment
Two days before the president's tariffs are slated to take effect, Trump is issuing more threats.
Material World: Cycora Hits Japan, Albini Experiments with Fulgar
Goldwin's co-managed corporate VC arm invests in Ambercycle while Fulgar's Q-Cycle yarn becomes part of…
US and EU Inch Toward Tariff Deal
The European Union and the United States have reportedly made progress in brokering a trade deal that would…
Trump Touts ‘Largest Deal Ever Made’ With Japan
The president Truthed Tuesday evening that he had negotiated a trade agreement with Japan after weeks of…
Trump Says Tariff Letters Will Trickle Out to Trade Partners This Week
The president said at least seven countries would receive letters regarding their new tariff rates on…
Guess Jeans Showcases Denim Innovation in Tokyo
The exhibition is timed with the opening of Guess' new Tokyo flagship.
How Fashion Brand Mizen Is Raising the Profile of Japan’s Kimono Textile Makers
Founders Shunsuke and Chien-Tsu Teranishi say their capes, bombers and other designs are "the intersection of…
Japanese Retailer to Drop Defamation Suit Against Myanmar Unionist But Denies Wrongdoing
Honeys Holdings also said that 2017 allegations of labor rights violations were "one-sided" and that it's…
Fast Retailing Posts Q1 Profit Despite Uniqlo China Declines
Fast's Uniqlo business in China was impacted by incorrect inventory allocation, while the Southern U.S…
Labor Groups Urge Japanese Retailer to Drop Lawsuit Against Myanmar Unionist
Honeys' criminal complaint against Myo Myo Aye may have been dismissed, but its civil demand for damages "not…
LVMH Misses Expectations With 4.4% Q3 Revenue Drop
Organic sales in the key fashion and leather goods division were down 5 percent in the quarter.
Levi’s Brings Trademark Lawsuit Against Japanese Denim Brand and Two U.S. Retailers
The denim brand claims FullCount Co., Franklin and Poe Trust Company and Standard & Strange infringed on its…