Japan has overtaken Greece as the top international destination for luxury travellers in the UK and Ireland, while Thailand enters the top five for the first time, according to Virtuoso’s 2027 Luxe Report, highlighting growing demand for Asian travel destinations.
JERA and India’s AM Green Ammonia have agreed a five-year deal for annual supplies of 70,000 tonnes of green ammonia, with production planned at a facility in Andhra Pradesh from 2028/29, supporting Japan’s energy and maritime decarbonisation efforts.
Seven Japanese companies have agreed to develop an integrated ammonia fuel supply chain in the Chubu region and build and operate four ammonia-fuelled car carriers, in a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
Dubai has announced the unveiling of a new architectural and cultural landmark - DUMA (Dubai Museum of Art) - to be developed by leading UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim Group on Dubai Creek. The five-storeyed museum is being designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Citi has announced the expansion of its token services into UAE and Japan, advancing the global bank's strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. This is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy.
Qatar Airways Group has signed its first Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction, covering three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, marking its entry into Japan’s aircraft financing market.
Oriental Land and ORIENTAL LAND CRUISE have named their first Disney cruise ship to operate in Japan Disney Imagination, with the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal set to serve as its primary homeport.
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Tourists to Japan hit a record 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time, Japan’s Tourism Minister Yasushi Kaneko said. Total spending by inbound tourists also reached a record high of 9.5 trillion yen ($60 billion) over the year.
