TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nomura Holdings said on Thursday it would cut $1 billion in costs from its wholesale business and shut more than 30 of 156 domestic retail branches, in its latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura axeing jobs and bank branches to cut costs by $1 billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nomura Holdings will cut $1 billion in costs from its wholesale business and shut more than 30 of 156 domestic retail branches in its latest overhaul, the ailing bank said on ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan Post Holdings to sell nearly a 3rd of its Japan Post Insurance stake
The postal and financial giant plans to sell around 168.1 million of its shares in Japan Post Insurance this month, the first sale of stock in the unit since the initial public offering (IPO) of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo detention centre confirms Ghosn is inside
A Tokyo detention centre has confirmed that former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been already detained inside the facility following arrest over his latest allegations. Tokyo Detention House ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Memory plans $5bn share buyback ahead of IPO
The chipmaker plans to fund the purchase by borrowing a total of 1 trillion yen from Japanese banks. The move will pave its way for a stock listing within fiscal 2019 that ends March 31. ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Ghosn arrested again in financial misconduct case
TOKYO -- Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested Thursday for a fourth time by Tokyo prosecutors investigating him for alleged financial misconduct. Ghosn was returned Thursday to the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
New Course Set for 9th Osaka Marathon
Summary guidelines for Osaka Marathon applications are available below. Well, unlike many news organisations, we have no sponsors, no corporate or ideological interests. We don't put up a paywall – we ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested again in Tokyo
Tokyo prosecutors say the latest arrest of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn was based on suspicion he diverted $5 million US from funds that were being relayed from a Nissan subsidiary to an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan policymakers shun ‘Modern Monetary Theory’ as dangerous
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Thursday said using government spending as a primary policy tool to boost employment and spur inflation, an idea backed by some U.S. academics, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Launches the New GEOLANDAR X-CV
Yokohama has announced the launch of its new GEOLANDER X-CV, its next-level tire specifically created for the growing luxury SUV/crossover market. In a release by the company, Yokohama says that it ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises, U.S.-China trade talk optimism lifts cyclicals
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose on Wednesday as optimism over U.S.-China trade talks boosted shippers and other cyclical shares while index heavyweight Fast Retailing soared after it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors reportedly arrested former Nissan chief Ghosn for fourth time
Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November and faces charges of financial misconduct ... calling them "meritless" and saying he was the victim of a boardroom coup. Got a confidential news tip? We ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors arrest former Nissan chief Ghosn for fourth time: NHK
Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November and faces charges of financial misconduct and aggravated breach of trust over allegedly failing to report around $82 million in salary and temporarily ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors arrest Ghosn for the fourth time: NHK
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested Carlos Ghosn for the fourth ... Mr Ghosn, who was released on bail just a month ago after 108 days in detention on financial misconduct charges, had said on Twitter on ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan Display to supply OLED screens for Apple Watch – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc will begin to supply organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for the Apple Watch later this year, two sources said, a breakthrough for the cash-strapped company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s research whaling draws to a close after 30-year struggle, country to resume commercial whaling
Japan’s research whaling fleet led by the Nisshin Maru, an 8,145-ton vessel that has engaged in research whaling in the Antarctic Ocean for nearly 30 years, returned to Shimonoseki Port, Yamaguchi ... ( read original story ...)