“As a result, it is increasingly likely that the founder will still be in charge by the time IPO scale is reached ... followed by China (8%), Japan (7%) and Europe (6%), and the majority operate in the technology, pharmaceuticals and retail ... ( read original story ...)
DB11 drives Aston Martin back into black in first half of year
They have a whole raft of possibilities, of which one is an IPO," he told Reuters ... has ploughed resources into boosting its market share in the United States and Japan since the June 23 referendum last year to mitigate against any risks around the ... ( read original story ...)
Under pressure
The consortium also includes US private equity firm KKR as well as the state-backed Innovation Network Corporation of Japan and the Development Bank ... the Warsaw Stock Exchange following a successful IPO. * Excellent quarterly results from USA ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s real-life living doll
(Reuters) See more of : Tokyo's real-life living doll Tokyo's real-life living doll Lulu - a full-body doll suit consisting of a wig, a mask and stockings patterned with doll-like joints - was born from one woman’s desire to become cute. (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for Little League World Series title
Japan went through the routine three times in the fourth inning of the Little League World Series championship Sunday as Daisuke Hashimoto, Keitaro Miyahara and Natsuki Yajima homered, turning a tight game with Lufkin, Texas, into a 12-2 rout. Tsubasa ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya-led team flips the switch on ferroelectrics
Nagoya, Japan - Many next-generation electronic and electro ... are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. ( read original story ...)
Peninsula Tokyo: fit for an emperor
Travelling to the Japanese capital for work needn’t mean missing out on the city’s culture and style, no matter how little free time your schedule leaves you – as a visit to the Peninsula Tokyo, right at the heart of the business district ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya group looks to turn disposable diaper waste into fuel
Three men whose companies are involved in the manufacture and sales of disposable diapers — the use of which is expected to increase with the aging population — have started an association in Nagoya to research ways to turn them into fuel. The Nippon ... ( read original story ...)
Best Western Hotels expands in Osaka
“We look forward to welcoming the first guests to this exciting new property on September 1 and continuing along Osaka’s exciting journey in the month and years ahead,” Olivier added. Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto offers a total of 105 modern ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Announces Granting of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. (the Company) announces that the meeting of its Board of Directors held today determined in concrete the matter regarding the offer of stock acquisition rights to be issued as stock options to such parties that include ... ( read original story ...)
Missile defense to begin at 3 US bases in Japan
Japan's military will practice deploying anti-missile batteries at three U.S. bases in Japan as concern grows about the North Korean missile threat. The exercises will take place Tuesday at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo and at Marine Corps Air Station ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama sued for discrimination, cover ups
A Columbus woman is claiming in a federal lawsuit that Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi fired her for raising concerns about discrimination against a pregnant employee and whistleblowing other employees' alleged illegal activity -- including sexual ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei eases, insurers skid on Harvey impact fears
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Monday, as investors assessed the impact of a weaker dollar following a central bank conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as well as the damage from Tropical Storm Harvey. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Australia v Japan rivalry takes in classic encounters from the World Cup to an intriguing Asian Cup final
AUSTRALIA and Japan have built up quite the football rivalry, particularly in the last 12 years. While its origins can be traced back well beyond 2006, it was THAT famous World Cup group game in Kaiserslautern, Germany that lay the foundations. And then ... ( read original story ...)
Japan searches for crew after navy helicopter accident
Tokyo: Japan’s military and coastguard were searching on Sunday for three navy personnel who went missing along with their helicopter in a night-time accident, a navy official said. The Maritime Self-Defense Force lost contact with the SH60J patrol ... ( read original story ...)
Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for LLWS title
Japan went through the routine three times in the fourth inning of the Little League World Series championship Sunday as Daisuke Hashimoto, Keitaro Miyahara and Natsuki Yajima homered, turning a tight game with Lufkin, Texas, into a 12-2 rout. Tsubasa ... ( read original story ...)