Tag: business

In addition to trying to establish a dominant chip producer in Japan, subsidies have also been aimed at attracting the global leaders that once took its chip business. With aid from the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Seven & i Holdings 3382.T is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private in a deal that could be worth up to $58 billion, Bloomberg News ... ( read original story ...)

Toyota, Honda, and Nissan recently reported underwhelming earnings, pressured by China's competitive EV market. ( read original story ...)

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments. ( read original story ...)

Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over how best to revive a moribund deflation-entrapped Japanese economy. ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may cut taxes to keep smaller parties on side — increasing workers’ disposable income. ( read original story ...)

The plan, with financial support worth ¥10 trillion or more, comes as countries look to strengthen their control over chip supply chains. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s new economic stimulus package will feature cash handouts to help low-income households deal with inflation and extra funding for disaster preparedness, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s MICE sector is expanding rapidly, adapting with tech upgrades, flexible venues and sustainable initiatives as the Osaka Expo approaches. ( read original story ...)

Question: How bad is the situation with ski resort business closures in Japan? Answer: According to corporate credit research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd., seven ski resort operators went bankrupt in ... ( read original story ...)

An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand The Japanese are often said to be well regarded for their ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is a leading energy company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the production, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity, while also focusing on international energy and ... ( read original story ...)

Resource-poor Japan has been actively reinforcing global supply chains for critical minerals — essential components for decarbonization technology. ( read original story ...)

Nissan Motor shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trade Friday, a day after the Japanese automaker said it would cut 9,000 jobs and a fifth of its manufacturing capacity as it struggles with sales in China and ... ( read original story ...)

Mitsubishi Motors after burning through 448.3 billion yen (S$3.87 billion) in cash Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

The Finance Ministry intervened on July 11 and 12, spending ¥3.17 trillion and ¥2.37 trillion respectively to prop up the yen. ( read original story ...)