TOKYO -- Japan came in fourth out of 45 countries in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's latest ranking of intellectual property protection, moving up from ninth place a year ago. The U.S. business lobby now rates Japan the highest in Asia, ahead of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikkei Underperforms Amid Mounting Political Risks
Japan's main stock index underperformed Thursday ahead of meetings between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump. Other worries, such as renewed concerns over Greece, kept a lid on markets elsewhere. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Britain's FTSE ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei skids on stronger yen ahead of U.S.-Japan summit
TOKYO Feb 9 Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday due to pressure from a stronger yen ahead of a meeting this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Nikkei was down 0.2 percent at midday at 18,971.46. ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe to propose new cabinet level talks with United States: government official
it is very important to demonstrate the unshakeable U.S.-Japan alliance at home and abroad," Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference. "This is the most important theme of the U.S.-Japan leaders summit," he said, adding it was ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba receives bids as high as $3.6-billion for chip business stake: source
... pointed to the possible market impact of Toshiba being demoted to the second section of the Tokyo stock exchange or even deslisted. The Nikkei business daily early on Thursday also reported market concerns that Toshiba could delay its third-quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares advance, Japan slips as Abe-Trump meeting looms
JAPAN MACHINERY ORDERS UP: Orders of "core machinery" that exclude ships and utilities rose 6.7 per cent in December from the month before, suggesting relative strength in business investment, though economists cautioned against reading too much into such ... ( read original story ...)
Yamaha Motor Establishes Highly Profitable Business Structure
IWATA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272) (ISIN:JP3942800008) announced today that in its fiscal 2016 year, which finished on December 31, net income increased 5.2 percent to 63.2 billion yen thanks to business expansion in ... ( read original story ...)
Business lobby seeks greater voice dealing with Trump's US
TOKYO -- The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, has chosen a Toyota Motor director as a new vice chair in an effort to keep the auto titan involved in Japan's top business lobby in the face of uncertainties brought about by Donald Trump's election as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firm drops Mexico plant plan over Trump warnings
The decision by Nikkei 225-listed Nisshinbo Holdings marked the first time a Japanese company has publicly abandoned a Mexico facility in response to Trump’s protectionist outbursts, the Nikkei business daily said Thursday. The announcement comes as ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Wants More American Cars in Japan. Japan’s Drivers Don’t.
TOKYO — Yoshihiro Masui’s growling Ford hot-rod, its sides adorned with the Stars and Stripes, attests to his love of American cars — an unusual passion in Japan, where Toyota, Honda and other domestic brands rule the roads. “Japanese cars don’t ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. meat industry groups urge Trump to start trade talks with Japan after TPP exit
CHICAGO – Two U.S. meat industry groups sent a joint letter on Tuesday to President Donald Trump, calling on the new leader of the country to launch bilateral free trade talks with Japan at his meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Global shares higher, Japan slips ahead of Abe-Trump summit
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Thursday though Japan's benchmark skidded as the dollar held steady ahead of meetings between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump. KEEPING SCORE: Britain's FTSE 100 inched 0.1 percent higher ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Starts Construction of Fab 6 and Memory R&D Center at Yokkaichi, Japan
YOKKAICHI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has started construction of a new state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility, Fab 6, and a new R&D center, the Memory R&D Center, at Yokkaichi Operations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Sharp may start building $7B plant in US, report says
Sharp Corp, the Japanses display maker, may break ground on a $7-billion plant in the U.S. as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe readies for his first meeting with President Trump, Reuters reported. A Sharp spokesman told the news agency that no final ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar Japan targets business fliers with flexible fares
TOKYO -- Budget airline Jetstar Japan on Wednesday launched a new fare option to make flying more convenient for business travelers, aiming to broaden its customer base. The so-called Flexibiz bundle costs an additional 2,000 yen ($17.84) each way for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic golf venue hits gender issue
Yukihiko Nunomura, Tokyo 2020's chief operating officer, who was briefed about the meeting, later told reporters he expects that the club "will move towards operating with gender equality in mind", according to the Tokyo 2020 official. Governor Koike said ... ( read original story ...)