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New Niigata Governor Puts Up Additional Hurdle for TEPCO

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The election Sunday of Ryuichi Yoneyama as the new governor of Niigata Prefecture may make the financial situation at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. even more unstable, as Yoneyama is cautious about restarting reactors at the company’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power...

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Honda To Build New Factory in China

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Honda said Tuesday it will build a new factory in China, as the Japanese automaker expands its reach into the world’s biggest vehicle market.
The firm, which already has several factories in China, would build its new plant in the city of Wuhan, a Tokyo-based company spokesw...

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Uniqlo Operator Logs 56.3% Annual Profit Fall

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo clothing stores, said Thursday that its group net profit in the business year through August plunged 56.3 percent from the previous year to ¥48 billion.
The sharp decline reflected negative effects from the yen’s ris...

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Suzuki Much to Gain in Toyota Tie-up

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The start of tie-up discussions between Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. could lead to a partnership with significant benefits for both automakers — especially Suzuki.
At a time when massive investment is essential for developing self-driving technologies and eco-friendl...

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GPlus Media acquires Vision Consulting Services

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — GPlus Media Co Ltd, a pioneer media company targeting the international community in Japan and abroad and a member of Fuji Media Holdings Inc (FMH), announced Friday the acquisition of Vision Consulting Services KK, a recruitment agency specializing in bilingual Internationa...

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Gov't To Import 4,000 Tons of Butter To Ease Shortage

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced a plan to increase butter imports by 4,000 tons in preparation for the Christmas and Valentine seasons.
The ministry implemented a similar policy last year as milk production declined in Hokkaido and other pre...

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Crunch Choice on New Jet Fighter Looms Over Tokyo Air Show

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Faced with a growing North Korean threat and expanding Chinese power, Japan’s military and aerospace industry will use this week’s airshow in Tokyo to push the case to develop a highly advanced, and costly, stealth fighter jet.
The new fighter, dubbed the F-3, will serve as ...

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Nikkei ends above 17,000

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark Nikkei average closed above 17,000 for the first time in about one month on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday, thanks to a surge in crude oil prices and the yen’s fall against the dollar.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 164.67 points...

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Seven & I Adds Property Arm, Divests Stores In Overhaul

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Bloomberg) — Seven & i Holdings Co. unveiled a restructuring plan to divest struggling departments stores and set up a real estate division, in a bid to focus on boosting profit at its core 7-Eleven business.
The new unit, to be created this fiscal year, will explore redev...

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Sony To Launch New Device To Operate Smartphones by Voice

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sony Corp. said Thursday it will launch Xperia Ear, an earphone-shaped device that enables users to operate smartphones hands-free and verbally, on Nov. 18.
With the new accessory, users will be able to make phone calls and use messaging apps such as Line wit...

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