OSAKA -- Panasonic may transfer some functions tied to mergers and acquisitions to Europe so it can speed up overseas takeovers, the company's new chief financial officer told The Nikkei. A Dutch intermediate stockholding company would take on certain ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra-energy-efficient magnetic memory by controlling the shapes of atoms
(Right) We applied external voltages to sample and performed synchrotron X-ray absorption experiment. Credit: Osaka University A research group led by Osaka University discovered a new principle to realize ultra-energy-efficient magnetic memory by ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong-un warns he will ‘bring nuclear clouds’ to Japan and see it ‘engulfed in flames in a moment’ as he accuses the country’s PM of being a ‘headless chicken’
... of the Korean peninsula is a suicidal deed that will bring nuclear clouds to the Japanese archipelago,' a commentary released by the North's Korean Central News Agency said according to Kyodo news agency. 'No one knows when the touch-and-go ... ( read original story ...)
Japan delivers music to earthquake devastated communities with the world’s first inflatable concert hall
Concert halls can be a bit intimidating. Not least because they often house some pretty intense performances, but because bestowed upon them is an element of grandeur and prestige. Well fear no more, because Japan has become home to the world’s first ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.1 mag, 12 km ENE of Yonakuni, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was reported 12 km ENE of Yonakuni, Japan (7 miles) on Friday. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 67.21 km (42 miles). Exact location of earthquake, longitude 123.12 East, latitude 24.4941 North, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan faces $220m hit from Japanese recall
Nissan will recall 1.2 million vehicles in Japan after regulators said safety checks did not meet domestic requirements. Nissan shares fell by 5% on Monday after the firm said the recall could cost about 25bn yen (£167m; $220m). The vehicles were produced ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after new records on Wall Street
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday after Wall Street powered ... Banks were also higher with Mitsubishi UFJ gaining 0.55 percent to 728.5 yen and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial rising 0.13 percent to 4,302 yen. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close at fresh two-year high
Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday, as strong manufacturing data pointed to a strengthening US economy while a weaker yen boosted Japanese exporters. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.05 percent, or 213.29 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up at break after new records on Wall Street
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, picking up a strong lead from Wall Street which powered to new records, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong US manufacturing data and a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77 percent, or 157.45 points ... ( read original story ...)
Kyushu Financial Group Inc (7180) Is Yet to See Trading Action on Oct 3
“JR Kyushu Shares Surge in Tokyo Debut After $4 Billion IPO” on October 25, 2016. More interesting news about Kyushu Financial Group Inc (TYO:7180) was released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “JR Kyushu Prices IPO at Top End of Range to Raise $ ... ( read original story ...)
Featured Company News – Blackberry and Tokyo Electron Device Partner Announce an Agreement; Set to Access Blackberry QNX SDP 7.0
Tokyo Electron Device Ltd (TED ... and reviewed by a third party research service company (the "Reviewer") represented by a credentialed financial analyst [for further information on analyst credentials, please email contact@protraderdaily.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Hong Kong shares track Wall Street advance
TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, and the South Korean and Shanghai markets were closed for national holidays. ( read original story ...)
Namie Amuro Releases Information on Her New Best Album “Finally”
Another of the new songs, the title track “Finally”, made its debut today as the new “NEWS ZERO” ending theme ... Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo. For those who can’t make it to Japan, Namie will be touring Asia as well. The dates for the tour ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Business Confidence at 10-Year High Ahead of Election
TOKYO—Business confidence is riding a 10-year high in Japan as the economy enjoys its longest stretch of growth in more than a decade, a central bank survey showed, less than three weeks before a national election. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pursuit of fiscal health remains pie in the sky
TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to channel a portion of consumption tax revenue to education spending raises a red flag as it signals an about-face on the government's commitment to improving Japan's fiscal health. In a Sept. 25 news conference ... ( read original story ...)
After split, Japan’s new opposition parties grasp for policy clarity
TOKYO -- As Japan's opposition cleaves into new liberal and conservative parties for a coming election, policy specifics seem somewhat lost in the shuffle, challenging both blocs to present their own cohesive messages to the voting public. The Democratic ... ( read original story ...)