Toshiba, which bought Westinghouse in 2006 for $5.4-billion now faces months of complex negotiations over the fate of its U.S. nuclear business, a discussion that could embroil the U.S. and Japanese governments. The U.S. government has guaranteed loans of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party urges strike ability amid NKorea threat
Japan's ruling party urged the government Thursday to consider arming itself with more advanced and offensive capability, such as striking enemy targets with cruise missiles, further loosening the self-defense-only military posture the country has had ... ( read original story ...)
Parker: Edo Japan eyes expansion into Ontario
Edo Japan began as a venture to help the late Rev. Susumu Ikuta ... Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622 or by email at info@davidparker.ca. ( read original story ...)
Government, Japan Inc. trying to assess Brexit impact on U.K. operations
More than 1,200 Japanese firms are operating in Britain, according to the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren), the country’s largest business lobby. “I hope efforts will be made to prevent any disadvantage,” said Keidanren head Sadayuki ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba's chip business draws about 10 bidders
TOKYO -- The first round of competitive bidding for Toshiba's memory chip business closed Wednesday, attracting 10 or so possible buyers. The embattled Japanese conglomerate, sinking deeper into negative net worth after U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo expo building global launchpad for Japanese startups
TOKYO -- Slush Tokyo, a sister expo to the larger annual startup conference in Finland, has grown into an event capable of lifting next-generation Japanese enterprises onto the global stage. The two-day show kicked off Wednesday with a record 500 ventures ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama Unveils 12-Round Schedule for 2017 Season
Points are awarded by finish in class. For updates on the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama, follow @IMSA on Twitter with the hashtag #GT3CAN and on Facebook. The latest news can be found by visiting IMSA.com. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges down on pause in weak yen trend; mining shares outperform
TOKYO, March 30 Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Thursday morning pressured by a pause in the weak yen trend, while mining shares firmed on gains in oil prices. The Nikkei dropped 0.2 percent to 19,175.10 in midmorning trade. The dollar slumped ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Castle’s concrete tower to be restored as wooden structure
NAGOYA – Nagoya Castle’s main concrete tower is set to be replaced in 2022 with a wooden structure more closely resembling the original keep as the city looks to attract tourists. The project will be the first of its kind for a Japanese castle ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Advances Efforts to Attract Foreign Companies
TOKYO, March 30, 2017 /CNW/ -- From April of this year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will launch the following support measures to speed up the pace of attracting to Tokyo fourth industrial revolution companies, including companies in the arenas ... ( read original story ...)
Astro Japan Property : Acquisition of New Hotel in Fukuoka
Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) today announced the acquisition of a newly constructed hotel in Fukuoka for a purchase price of ¥1.6 billion (A$18.8 million approx. at A$1=¥85). This represents a discount of approximately 3.6% on the independent ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Advance Residence Investment acquires property for 1.43 bln yen
Says it acquired trust beneficiary rights of a property located in Osaka on March 29 * Says previous plan was disclosed on June 29, 2016 * Transaction amount is 1.43 billion yen Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/ZE6va5 Further company coverage: (Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Under new rules, government to help finance hotels amid tourism boom
only provides financial support for the construction of facilities such as schools, libraries, hospitals and nursing homes, and only in areas outside Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The government will revise the rules to enable it to finance — starting in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke elevates 4/20 with new retail store, new products, free coffee, a new magazine and a series of educational cannabis clinics
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - March 29, 2017) - Tokyo Smoke is excited to announce a new Toronto flagship store arriving on Queen Street West in early summer 2017, just two years after opening its first retail and coffee shop on Adelaide Street, followed by ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Stadium to feature new Nissan billboard, all-electric LEAF as bullpen car
“We are very pleased to be returning to Yokohama Stadium, which is a symbol of the city where ... Automotive World is not responsible for the content of this news release. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi UFJ optimistic on Saudi project finance, Aramco IPO role
DUBAI Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306.T ... Shinzo Abe this month asked Saudi Arabia's King Salman to support a listing of Aramco's shares in Tokyo. Other markets, including New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto, are also vying for ... ( read original story ...)