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Global Matcha Boom: Blessing or Curse? If you walk into any Matcha cafe today, you will see the “compulsory Matcha phrases”, such as lattes, ceremonial-grade, or all the Japanese words. Even in Singapore, showing the word “ceremonial grade” has been a staple. We see a lot of people crowding at Hvala every weekend, or maybe

Vintage Management CEO, Akira Yasuda, participated as Judge in Make A Thon Grand Finale organized by the Biomedical Engineering Society (NTU) at Nanyang Technological University, consistently ranked among the top universities globally in the THE rankings. Overview at NTU Make A Thon At the final stage, 10 shortlisted teams delivered seven minute presentations followed by

When you hear the phrase “Unique Japanese Products, you might think about the hi-tech, new products such as robots, AI and so on. You might think about high-tech air conditioner companies such as Daikin, Sharp, Mitsubishi, all these companies that produce the most modern products in the world. However, Japan is more than just modern

In Japan, the normal B2B approach, such as trade shows, catalogues, in person visits, has benefitted the brands operating domestically. However, things change with the diminishing population of Japan, pushing brands in Japan to expand overseas. We all know that the business tactics that worked in the home country might not work in another country,

When we think of Japan, many modern products and technologies come to mind, even captivating foreigners. However, traditional products are a different story, and some people may think they are too traditional to sell overseas. The truth is, there are Japanese traditional brands that have also captivated foreigners.In this article, we would like to introduce

African swine fever (ASF) has resulted in the ban of Spain Pork Import in several countries.This has significantly affected the supply of raw materials used for processed meat products such as ham in the Japanese market, making the securing of alternative supply sources more important than ever. Small and medium-sized businesses, in particular, are being

Singapore continues to attract top talent from around the world thanks to its safety, business-friendly environment, and status as an international hub. However, hiring foreign professionals can be challenging. Recently, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced a list of overseas universities that qualify for 20 points under the COMPASS C2 (Qualifications) criterion. Twenty points

When Singapore first started stockpiling essential food items decades ago, rice was the obvious focus. It was the staple that filled every household pantry. However, climate change an political instability have changed the landscape. Today, the city-state’s approach to food security is broadening in a way that offers valuable lessons not just for governments, but