Mazda opens R&D center in Tokyo

The Japanese carmaker Mazda says its new R&D office will help strengthen the development of software for 'intelligent vehicles'. The company is also planning ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Inc’s trade attack on Ishiba rings hollow

HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It’s a sure sign of corporate jitters when Japan Inc. starts to turn on the business-friendly Liberal Democratic Party. Takeshi Niinami, CEO of Suntory and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Activation Capital takes stake in electronics firm Omron

Japan Activation Capital (JAC) has taken a stake in electronics company Omron, according to a statement, as the investment firm ramps up its exposure to Japanese companies.JAC's stake totals roughly 4 per cent for some 30 billion yen ($210 million), ( read original story ...)