A Tokyo court gave a suspended sentence to Greg Kelly, a former American executive at Nissan Motor charged with underreporting his boss Carlos Ghosn’s pay. The verdict announced Thursday of a 6-month ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan exec Greg Kelly found guilty in Tokyo, but gets suspended sentence
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said: "We are relieved that the legal process has concluded, and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly can return home." ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Resumes Flights to Tokyo
After halting some service to Asia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finnair (AY) resumes operations to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 9. ( read original story ...)
The Ghosn Saga and What It Says About Japan
Carlos Ghosn was a jet-setting captain of industry, the C-suite superhero who helped save struggling automakers in France and Japan. That’s why his arrest in Japan on allegations of financial ... ( read original story ...)
Solar PPA business on the rise in Japan
Sumitomo, Sunseap and Shikoku Electric are partnering to offer bilateral PPAs to big power consumers in Japan. The consortium will operate through a dedicated joint venture and will offer three ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court gives ex-Nissan exec Kelly suspended sentence
A Tokyo court has given Greg Kelly, a former American executive at Nissan Motor charged with underreporting his boss Carlos Ghosn’s pay, a 6-month suspended sentence. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court convicts Kelly on charges of helping hide Carlos Ghosn payments
A Tokyo court on Thursday convicted Greg Kelly, a former representative director at Nissan Motor , of helping Carlos Ghosn hide pay he was meant to disclose to financial regulators. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector activity contracts at fastest pace in 21 months – PMI
Japan's services sector activity shrank in February at the quickest pace in nearly two years, a survey showed on Thursday, as business took a hit from struggling consumer sentiment after a record ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business activity contracts in February
Japan's service sector saw a sharp contraction in business activity, with the figure dropping at the quickest since last August, according to a report released by the IHS Markit on Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Honda suspends exports to Russia, more automakers could follow
Honda suspends exports to Russia, more Japanese automakers could follow, 2 March 2022. Honda Motor said...it has suspended exports of cars and motorcycles to Russia, signalling th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services Sector Contracts In February
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in February, and at an accelerate rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank showed ... ( read original story ...)
Business travelers may enter Japan
Japan on Tuesday began allowing some foreign visitors, but not tourists, to enter the country, with Taiwanese entitled to reduced quarantines or quarantine waivers under certain circumstances, the ... ( read original story ...)
Mountain-sized chunk of rock hiding under Japan is channeling earthquakes
An underground mountain-sized chunk of rock may be affecting paths of large earthquakes in southern Japan. The dense igneous rock, known as the Kumano pluton, is lurking about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) ... ( read original story ...)
Verdict nears in trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly in Japan
A Tokyo court is about to render a verdict on former Nissan director Greg Kelly in a closely watched ruling that has become a lightning rod of corporate and diplomatic maneuvering. The trial began in ... ( read original story ...)
IFCO Japan acquires Sanko Lease’s reusable container pooling services business
Through the acquisition, IFCO Japan will become the leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) for fresh grocery products in Japan further promoting sustainability and its business model ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurant In Japan Offering Dining With Cats
The "Daiorama Cafeteria" in Osaka, Japan, now has 14 cats playing around in a model village that the owner says all started when business was slow during the pandemic and the staff brought in a kitten ... ( read original story ...)