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Recycling of Nonferrous Metal Products Gaining Traction; Demand from Leading Companies Rising Amid Co2-Cutting Efforts
Products made from recycled nonferrous metals such as aluminum and copper are becoming increasing...
May 19, 2025
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Nissan to Offer Early Retirement to Japan Employees; 1st Such Offer in 18 Years
Nissan Motor Co. is planning to offer early retirement to employees in administrative positions i...
May 18, 2025
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Nissan to Close 2 Kanagawa Prefecture Plants; Production Cuts Eyed at 5 Overseas Plants
Nissan Motor Corp. plans to close two plants in Kanagawa Prefecture and restructure five plants o...
May 17, 2025
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3 Major Japan Banks’ Net Profit Hits Record High for 2nd Yr
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The combined net profit of three major Japanese banking groups in fiscal 202...
May 16, 2025
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Can Nissan Recover Through New, Long-Overdue Restructuring Plan?; Around 20,000 Jobs, 7 Factories to Be Cut
Nissan Motor Co. has fallen into a sea of red ink, posting a net loss of ¥670.8 billion in fiscal...
May 14, 2025
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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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