Toyota chief hopes to help Japan automakers keep tech edge

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 open down after Wall St drop

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 ...)

Tokyo stocks close down on profit-taking

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 ...)

TV Tokyo Launches New Licensing Division

Earlier today, TV Tokyo announced that they will establish a “license business division” on June 27. The branch, which is being started as part of a restructuring effort, will aim to handle licensing business for the organization. In addition ... ( read original story ...)

Xerox aborts $6.1bn sale to Japan’s Fujifilm

Technology firm Xerox has ended its controversial sale to Japan's Fujifilm after reaching a deal with activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. Together, they own 15% of Xerox and had opposed the $6.1bn (£4.5bn) deal as they said it undervalued the ... ( read original story ...)

Fast, Cheap and Creative Ways To Get To Osaka

A vibey city of 2.7 million, it’s bigger than neighboring Kyoto—and arguably more down to earth. Osaka, a port city, was once the business hub of Japan, with merchants from all over selling their wares and serving up good grub. The food culture ... ( read original story ...)

JAL to launch low-cost carrier ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO: Japan Airlines (JAL) on Monday announced plans to launch ... adding it may seek other investors to expand its business model. JAL has thus far limited its low-cost operations to its partial control of Jetstar Japan, which is owned by JAL and ... ( read original story ...)