TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp may upgrade one of its battery plants in Japan to produce advanced-format battery cells for Tesla Inc if needed by the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker, a person ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells U.S. can’t link monetary policy to trade, finance minister Aso says: Jiji
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he told U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that Tokyo cannot accept discussions that link monetary policy to trade issues ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells U.S. can’t link monetary policy to trade: finance minister Aso
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he told U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that Tokyo cannot accept discussions that link monetary policy to trade ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan Starts Next Round of Accelerated Trade Talks
while Finance Minister Taro Aso is holding a separate discussion with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, which is expected to touch on currencies. On Friday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister quells speculation sales tax hike may be delayed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday there was no change in the government's stance that it would go ahead with a planned sales tax hike in October, barring a big ... ( read original story ...)
In bail reprise, Ghosn leaves Tokyo jail, agrees to limit contact with wife
TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn walked out of a Japanese jail for a second time late on Thursday, freed on $4.5 million bail after agreeing to curbs on contacting his wife as he ... ( read original story ...)
In bail reprise, ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn leaves Tokyo jail, agrees to limit contact with wife
After a Tokyo court rejected an appeal by prosecutors against his release, Ghosn left the Tokyo detention center on 10:22 p.m. (1322 GMT), dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with no necktie, a ... ( read original story ...)
6 Things in Japan that Shocked a Thai Girl
Conversely there has been an increase in the number of Thais coming to Japan on business and for pleasure. What do Thais expect and what are their impressions when they come to Japan? To answer that, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire, Subaru And Travis Pastrana Are Taking Another Lap Of America
Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama Tire and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs May 4-11, and Subaru Motorsports USA will provide a pair of WRX STI ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 153 km ESE of Nago, Japan (95 miles) on Sunday. The temblor was detected at 12:23:14 / 12:23 pm (local time epicenter). Exact location of event, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4 quake has struck near Chichi-shima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4 (ml/mb) has struck on Sunday, 178 km WSW of Chichi-shima, Japan (111 miles). Exact location of event, longitude 140.5687 East, latitude 26.4497 North, depth = 403.11 km. ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Japan Rally After Accused Rapist Found Innocent by Criminal Court
Distrust against Japan’s criminal justice system has intensified after a Nagoya district court ruled a father was innocent — despite acknowledging the defendant raped his daughter more than once. ( read original story ...)
Osaka breezes past Hsieh to reach Stuttgart last eight
BERLIN (Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka made a winning start to her claycourt season by beating Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to move into the quarter-finals of the Porsche Tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Hsieh sets up rematch with Osaka in Stuttgart
Osaka beat Hsieh on the way to her Australian ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GLP Plans $3 Billion IPO of U.S. Warehouses
The Wall Street Journal reported the IPO plan Wednesday in New York ... Its Japan assets are listed in Tokyo under GLP J-REIT, which has risen about 7.8 percent this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Urges Reporters to Adopt New Legal Term ‘Crypto Assets’
Japan’s Minister of Finance and deputy prime minister Taro Aso has urged reporters to stop using the term virtual currencies and switch to the newly-proposed legal name crypto assets. Aso ... ( read original story ...)