SoftBank: Japan’s largest-ever IPO

Japanese tech giant SoftBank is spinning off its mobile unit to raise cash for more tech investments, reports Marina Gerner. Who could benefit? “Japan’s SoftBank is famous for paying sky-high ... ( read original story ...)

ANA and Marubeni join to build spaceport in Japan

TOKYO -- All Nippon Airways operator ANA Holdings and trading house Marubeni will set up a spaceport in Japan as early as 2021, Nikkei has learned. The launch site, equivalent to a seaport for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Post weighs cuts to next-day delivery

TOKYO -- Japan Post is considering reducing next-day delivery of standard mail to lighten the load on post offices facing shortages of employees to handle late-night sorting. The postal service ... ( read original story ...)