Our networksOur North Asia professional business networksEICN operates two networks in North Asia. As the capital and largest city in Japan, Tokyo is the natural home for our Japan network. The Greater Tokyo Area has the largest metropolitan population and economy in the world, and is Japan’s key hub for rail, ground and air transportation. Many international companies are based in the city, including a large portion of the Fortune 500, with significant industries including healthcare, technology, electronics and consumer products. As a significant business centre, with over half a million international residents, Seoul is the home of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network in South Korea. The Republic of Korea is one of the world’s fastest growing developed economies, and a significant exporter and importer. Request to join our network
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EICN TK: Trends in Retail As lockdowns forced consumers to shift their spending online, the e-commerce industry seemed poised for a golden age. Yet, digital prowess was no guarantee of success – Amazon Go stores, for example, were a flop. It seems to be all about customer experience. According to data from METI, in Japan, in… North Asia | Japan | Business, Industry
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