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Combined Operating Profits of 6 Japanese Automakers May Decline ¥2 tril. as Result of Trump’s Tariffs
The combined operating profits of six major automakers are expected to decline more than ¥2 trill...
May 14, 2025
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Toyota’s Longer-Range ‘bZ’ Set for U.S. Debut; Lithium-Ion Battery will Allow for Driving 500 km on Single Charge
NEW YORK — Toyota Motor Corp. plans to begin selling a revamped bZ4X electric sport utility vehic...
May 14, 2025
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Sony Group Logs Record Net Profit for FY 2024
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Sony Group Corp. on Wednesday posted a record consolidated net profit of ¥1,14...
May 14, 2025
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Nissan Plans to Cut 20,000 Jobs Worldwide
Nissan Motor Co., which is in the process of restructuring its operations, is planning to cut abo...
May 12, 2025
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Govt Enhancing System to Lure Workers in Big Companies to Smaller Regional Firms; Revitalization Plan for Regional Areas Taking Steps Forward
The government is enhancing a system to encourage middle-aged workers in major companies to move ...
May 12, 2025
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Inappropriate Transactions Found at Japan Airport Terminal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An investigation committee set up by Japan Airport Terminal Co. said Friday ...
May 10, 2025
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Nippon Steel Exec Headed to Washington Next Week in Push for US Steel Deal, Source Says
May 9 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel 5401.T Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori is headed to Washington next we...
May 10, 2025
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Nippon Steel Forecasts 43% Profit Drop for FY25
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Nippon Steel Corp. said Friday that its consolidated net profit for fiscal 2...
May 10, 2025
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Toyota Plays Down Tariff Impact but Expects ¥1 Tril. Profit Drop; Strengthening Yen, Rising Material Costs Hit Company
Toyota Motor Corp. expects its operating profit to decline by around ¥1 trillion for the current ...
May 10, 2025
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Nissan Motor Drops Plan to Construct EV Battery Factory in Kitakyushu; Company Considered Return on Investment
Nissan Motor Co. has abandoned a plan to construct an electric vehicle battery factory in Kitakyu...
May 9, 2025
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Nintendo Aims to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 Units in First Year; New Video Game Console will be Released in June
Nintendo Co. announced on Thursday that it plans to sell 15 million units of its new home video g...
May 9, 2025
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NTT to Fully Acquire NTT Data Group for Over ¥2 Trillion, Seeks to Speed Merging of Telecommunications, IT Services
NTT Corp. plans to fully acquire its publicly listed subsidiary — information technology services...
May 8, 2025
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Japan’s MUFG Bank to Launch Online Bank in Fy26; New Online Bank to Be Made More User-Friendly With Help from Google
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) plans to establish an online-only bank by the end of ...
May 8, 2025
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Japan’s KDDI Introduces Direct Mobile Phone Connections via SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Network
KDDI Corp. has started a service for the direct connection of smartphones with the Starlink satel...
May 7, 2025
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Japanese Consumers Turn to Rice Alternatives Amid Price Surge; Glutinous Barley, Long-Grain Rice Becoming Popular
Soaring rice prices and increased consumer frugality are driving changes in dining habits, includ...
May 7, 2025
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