Companies
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Car parts industry moves to protect 700,000 workers amid shift to EVs
With the accelerating global shift from gasoline to electric vehicles, Japan’s auto parts manufactur...
November 24, 2021
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Plane-sharing service takes off in Japan
Air Share Inc., a start-up in Obihiro, Hokkaido, has launched an aviation service that connects smal...
November 24, 2021
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Japan’s wearable devices aim to promote better sleep, running form
Having trouble sleeping? Before heading to a specialist, perhaps wearing something new to bed can he...
November 23, 2021
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Govt to oppose Shinsei Bank’s defense of SBI takeover bid
Shinsei Bank’s attempt to fend off a takeover bid by major online financial services provider SBI Ho...
November 23, 2021
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Japan Inc. revisits telework as COVID-19 cases fall
A survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun on major companies’ views on telework revealed that the ne...
November 22, 2021
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Survey: 56% of Japanese major companies to maintain telework policies, 28% to reduce
More than half of Japanese companies said they would maintain their current teleworking policies eve...
November 22, 2021
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ANA tests farm-to-terminal produce delivery program at Haneda Airport
All Nippon Airways began Friday the second trial run of a program that aims to provide ultra-fresh f...
November 20, 2021
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JTB returns to black ink in April-Sept.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Travel agency JTB Corp. said Friday that it logged a net profit of ¥6,733 milli...
November 20, 2021
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Mizuho considers replacing presidents over repeated system glitches
Tatsufumi Sakai, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., is likely to step down to take responsibi...
November 19, 2021
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Japan eyes legal framework for subsidizing TSMC plant
The government is hurrying to establish a legal framework to provide subsidies to Taiwan Semiconduct...
November 18, 2021
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Toshiba considers splitting major businesses into 3 separate companies
Toshiba Corp. is considering splitting its major businesses into three separate companies, it has be...
November 9, 2021
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Odakyu to introduce flat train fare of 50 yen for children
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Odakyu Electric Railway Co. said Monday it will cut train fares for children ag...
November 9, 2021
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Honda to start battery-sharing service in India for auto rickshaws
Honda Motor Co. will start a battery-sharing service for India’s ubiquitous three-wheeled taxis, its...
November 8, 2021
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Toyota’s record profit buoyed by weak yen, strong SUV, HV sales
A weak yen and strong sales of sport-utility vehicles and hybrid vehicles boosted Toyota Motor Corp....
November 7, 2021
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More firms stepping up healthcare support for women
OSAKA — Efforts to support health issues unique to female employees are increasing at companies acro...
November 6, 2021
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