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NTT Data Group Plans Key Investor Meetings Ahead of IPO, Sources Say
Japan’s NTT Data Group is set to start meeting select investors soon ahead of its proposed listing of a new Singapore real-estate investment trust, people familiar with the process said.
Japan’s SoftBank Group books first annual profit in four years
Japan's SoftBank Group reported its first annual profit in four years on Tuesday, likely bringing relief to investors scarred by high-profile failures as the tech investor embarks on another series of ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan slashes 15% of its global work force as the Japan automaker sinks into losses
Nissan says it will cut about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees. The Japanese automaker reported Tuesday a loss for the fiscal year that ended in March, amid slipping vehicle ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan takes an axe to costs after tumultuous year
Nissan Motor unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying it would eliminate 11,000 more jobs and scale back production, capping a tumultuous year that has left the Japanese automaker fighting ... ( read original story ...)
Architecture, design, and kawaii culture: What to see at Expo 2025 in Osaka
In 2025, the World Expo series makes its way to Osaka, Japan after 55 years. A 30-minute train or cab ride from Osaka’s Dotonbori, the artificial island of Yumeshima transforms into a melting pot of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance chief seeks more currency talks with US at G7 meeting
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Tuesday that he intends to continue talks on currency issues with U.S. Treasury Secreta ...
Nissan slashes 15% of its global work force as Japan automaker sinks into losses
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales ... ( read original story ...)
Wounded giants or rising underdogs? Todoroki’s midweek mystery | OneFootball
Kawasaki's squad has been hit hard by injuries. Defender Shintaro Miura suffered a knee injury in the AFC Champions League final against Al-Ahli, while midfielder Ryota Oshima continues his recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Announces New Cost-Savings Measures, Withholds FY2025 Estimates
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) -Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Tuesday a slate of new cost-saving measures including 11,000 more job cuts and held off on releasing financial earnings estimates for ... ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) Joseon Tongsinsa ship welcomed as ‘Korea Day’ kicks off at Osaka Expo
South Korea launched its official "Korea Day" celebrations at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo on Tuesday with a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of a replica ship reenacting the historic Joseon ... ( read original story ...)
Kitagawa Utamaro’s woman portrait found after 44 years, to be shown at Tokyo Nat’l Museum
TOKYO -- A signature piece by famous Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro titled "Young Woman Blowing a Glass Pipe (poppin)" was discovered for the first time in 44 years, the Tokyo National Museum in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda projects plummeting profits due to Trump’s tariffs
Honda has reported its profit for the fiscal year through March slipped 24.5% from the previous year as its vehicle sales in China dropped ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group books $3.5 billion Q4 profit; beats estimates
Japanese investment conglomerate SoftBank Group booked a net profit of 517 billion yen ($3.49 billion) for January-March on strong performance from its telecommunications holdings and higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps to 3-month peak on Sino-US tariff truce
Nikkei in Japan saw a surge, hitting a three-month high. This happened because the United States and China decided to reduce tariffs temporarily. The move eased worries about a possible global ...
Nissan to suspend operations at some domestic plants as part of restructuring, Nikkei says
Japan's Nissan Motor has decided to suspend operations at some domestic factories as part of a business restructuring effort, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.