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KAWASAKI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD. (hereinafter the “Company”) (TOKYO:4186) announced that it has invested in Pixelligent Technologies, LLC (“Pixelligent”) in the U.S., one of the world’s leading manufacturers having ... ( read original story ...)

The ERP solution is deployed across all business units of Tokyo Cement including the main cement manufacturing plant located in Trincomalee, the ready-mix concrete manufacturing plant network, bulk cement import operations terminal and biomass power ... ( read original story ...)

Earlier this year, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told investors that Uber must change the way it does business in Japan, adding that it would focus on partnerships with taxi companies. Amid the global rise of ride-hailing services and other next-generation ... ( read original story ...)

NARITA, CHIBA PREF. – Japan Airlines Corp. says it will launch an agricultural business. The airline plans to run farms offering experience-based programs near Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture and sell agricultural products under the JAL ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s politically sensitive trade surplus with the U.S. edged up in April, government data showed Monday, after Tokyo warned it may take retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs. Japan logged a surplus in April of ¥615.7 billion ($5.6 billion) with ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks rose for the third straight session on Monday, supported by a weaker yen after China and the United States pulled back from a trade war. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.31 percent, or 72.01 points, to 23,002.37, closing above 23,000 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as a cheaper yen gave a boost to exporters but traders said they would be keeping a close eye on geopolitics in the coming days. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.40 percent, or 91.99 points, to 22,930.36, marking a ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, NNC -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday (5/18/2018), as the weakening yen against the US dollar brightened up market sentiment and helped lift export stocks. At 9:15 am local time, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) added 51 ... ( read original story ...)

The Financial Services Agency has asked the banks to ensure the unrealised losses on their securities do not exceed the profits from their core lending business or their equity capital, the sources told Reuters. Japanese banks are currently not required to ... ( read original story ...)

But U.S. restrictions on vehicle and component imports could raise the cost of doing business in the country. Most of Japan’s major automakers operate plants in the United States and its top three locally manufacture the majority of cars and trucks they ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. chief Akio Toyoda, tapped to head the Japanese auto industry association, promised Friday to lead a push among manufacturers to keep a competitive edge in emerging technologies such as zero-emission and autonomous driving. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened in the red on Wednesday ... While yields on US Treasury bonds rose, the New York Federal Reserve Bank’s survey of business conditions showed a big jump in the price index. That reignited investor concern that inflation will accelerate ... ( read original story ...)

Mitsubishi Estate, which manages 30% of buildings in Tokyo’s business district, is working with Fujitsu to offer blockchain-secure data sharing between restaurants, hotels and other companies. The hope is that the shared data—which will be protected by ... ( read original story ...)

Aside from its growing semiconductor industry, Osaka Vacuum also looks to serve China’s budding electric vehicles market. Given China’s challenging business landscape, Osaka Vacuum aims to strengthen its presence in the local market by supporting the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese wage inflation has surged in recent months and it could be a big sign of what's in store for the US economy, according to Societe Generale's Albert Edwards. Edwards argues that the US economy often follows Japan's, so a similar surge in wages ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fell on Tuesday as investors cashed in profits ... US and Chinese officials were working to get Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE “back into business, fast”, helped soothe some investors’ nerves. Investors will be keeping a close ... ( read original story ...)