Panasonic to speed up M&A activity in Europe

OSAKA -- Panasonic may transfer some functions tied to mergers and acquisitions to Europe so it can speed up overseas takeovers, the company's new chief financial officer told The Nikkei. A Dutch intermediate stockholding company would take on certain ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan faces $220m hit from Japanese recall

Nissan will recall 1.2 million vehicles in Japan after regulators said safety checks did not meet domestic requirements. Nissan shares fell by 5% on Monday after the firm said the recall could cost about 25bn yen (£167m; $220m). The vehicles were produced ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close at fresh two-year high

Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday, as strong manufacturing data pointed to a strengthening US economy while a weaker yen boosted Japanese exporters. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.05 percent, or 213.29 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks up at break after new records on Wall Street

Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, picking up a strong lead from Wall Street which powered to new records, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong US manufacturing data and a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77 percent, or 157.45 points ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, Hong Kong shares track Wall Street advance

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, and the South Korean and Shanghai markets were closed for national holidays. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s pursuit of fiscal health remains pie in the sky

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to channel a portion of consumption tax revenue to education spending raises a red flag as it signals an about-face on the government's commitment to improving Japan's fiscal health. In a Sept. 25 news conference ... ( read original story ...)

Jharkhand CM to visit Japan, Czech Republic to woo investors

In Japan, the delegation would witness road shows in Tokyo and Osaka. Sunil Barnwal ... as the design and information contained in this site is the valuable, exclusive property of IANS Group, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as transferring ... ( read original story ...)

Mammoth ski property in the mountains of Steamboat Springs

The mammoth home is as grand in […] The post Mammoth ski property in the mountains of Steamboat Springs ... Soft hues and dark framework decorate this compact hair salon in Osaka by Japanese studio Hidenori Tsuboi Architects. Measuring just 56 square ... ( read original story ...)