Panasonic suspended virtually all business transactions with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese technology group said Friday, citing "economic, logistical and other practical ... ( read original story ...)
Takashimaya Group launches showrooming store business in late April, 2022
TAKASHIMAYA TRANSCOSMOS INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE PTE. LTD., a joint venture of Takashimaya Company, Limited. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; President: Yoshio Murata; Takashimaya) and transcosmos inc., her ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui still in talks with stakeholders over its Russian energy business
TOKYO — Japan’s Mitsui & Co Ltd said on Friday it remained in talks with relevant stakeholders, including the Japanese government and business partners, regarding possible future courses of action on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court maintains Ghosn ‘main culprit’ in Nissan scandal
TOKYO: Carlos Ghosn, the fugitive former Nissan Motor chairman, was the main figure responsible for hiding his earnings in key securities reports, the Tokyo District Court determined on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveil steps to boost oil subsidy, back small firms
Japan unveiled on Friday a package of steps to help small and midsize firms cope with surging global fuel prices amid the Ukraine crisis, with an increased subsidy ceiling on oil and the extension of ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan US exec Kelly gets suspended sentence, to go home
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 ...)