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Brewer Asahi Says It Is Open to More M&As After Europe Beer Deals
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Asahi Group Holdings Ltd is open to the possibility of more acquisitions, its chief said, even after Japan’s biggest beer maker sealed $10 billion worth of deals to buy European assets from Anheuser-Busch last year.
“We are always studying potential targets. We need to keep ...
TOKYO — Asahi Group Holdings Ltd is open to the possibility of more acquisitions, its chief said, even after Japan’s biggest beer maker sealed $10 billion worth of deals to buy European assets from Anheuser-Busch last year.
“We are always studying potential targets. We need to keep ...
- January 23, 2017
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Mori Building to Construct 2 New Skyscrapers at Toranomon Hills
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Mori Building, a leading urban landscape developer, will start constructing two new skyscrapers at Toranomon Hills, one for business beginning in February and the other for residences beginning in March. A groundbreaking ceremony for the business tower was held this week and...
TOKYO — Mori Building, a leading urban landscape developer, will start constructing two new skyscrapers at Toranomon Hills, one for business beginning in February and the other for residences beginning in March. A groundbreaking ceremony for the business tower was held this week and...
- January 20, 2017
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Govt Eyes Air Travel to Aid Visits to Northern Territories / Partly Aimed at Promoting Economic Ties
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THE JAPAN NEWS
In addition to the chartered boats that are currently used, the government is considering using airplanes for visits to the northern territories by former residents and others without passports or visas, it has been learned.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimi...
In addition to the chartered boats that are currently used, the government is considering using airplanes for visits to the northern territories by former residents and others without passports or visas, it has been learned.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimi...
- January 20, 2017
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Former Watch Designer Creates Crafty Space
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Two years ago, Yuka Ikoma, 57, opened the Minato Kissabu cafe in a residential area of Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. Modeled after a wooden school building, the cafe also serves as Ikoma’s home and a handicraft school. She has come to learn the true meaning of craftsmanship throug...
Two years ago, Yuka Ikoma, 57, opened the Minato Kissabu cafe in a residential area of Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. Modeled after a wooden school building, the cafe also serves as Ikoma’s home and a handicraft school. She has come to learn the true meaning of craftsmanship throug...
- January 18, 2017
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Toyota to Invest $10 Bil in U.S.
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JAPAN TODAY
DETROIT — Toyota will invest $10 billion in the United States over the next five years, the company said Monday at the annual Detroit auto show.
The announcement comes just days after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Japanese manufacturer for a previously-announced r...
DETROIT — Toyota will invest $10 billion in the United States over the next five years, the company said Monday at the annual Detroit auto show.
The announcement comes just days after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Japanese manufacturer for a previously-announced r...
- January 17, 2017
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Uniqlo Operator's Profit Jumps on Bargain-shopper Focus
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Uniqlo’s parent company said Thursday that quarterly net profit jumped by almost half from a year ago, as it refocused on a strategy aimed at luring thrifty shoppers.
Fast Retailing’s net profit rose 45 percent to 70 billion yen ($609 million) in the fiscal first quarter to ...
TOKYO — Uniqlo’s parent company said Thursday that quarterly net profit jumped by almost half from a year ago, as it refocused on a strategy aimed at luring thrifty shoppers.
Fast Retailing’s net profit rose 45 percent to 70 billion yen ($609 million) in the fiscal first quarter to ...
- January 13, 2017
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Record 24 Million Visited from Abroad in 2016
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of visitors to Japan in 2016 jumped 21.8 percent from the previous year to an estimated 24,039,000, renewing its record high for the fourth successive year, Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism Minister Keiichi Ishii said Tuesday.
The growth...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of visitors to Japan in 2016 jumped 21.8 percent from the previous year to an estimated 24,039,000, renewing its record high for the fourth successive year, Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism Minister Keiichi Ishii said Tuesday.
The growth...
- January 11, 2017
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Tokyo Stocks Likely to Rise Moderately In 2017; Trump Policies Eyed
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JAPAN TIMES
While traditional investment wisdom holds that the market will be volatile in 2017, Tokyo stocks will likely continue the current “Trump rally” this year, although at a mild pace, supported by a weaker yen and solid corporate earnings.
The course of the stock market in the Chinese z...
While traditional investment wisdom holds that the market will be volatile in 2017, Tokyo stocks will likely continue the current “Trump rally” this year, although at a mild pace, supported by a weaker yen and solid corporate earnings.
The course of the stock market in the Chinese z...
- January 10, 2017
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Honda, Toyota Unveil Concept Cars with AI in Las Vegas
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THE JAPAN NEWS
LAS VEGAS (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. at a major trade show in Las Vegas on Thursday unveiled its NeuV concept self-driving car that can also be used as a driverless taxi and earn money.
Using artificial intelligence technology, the two-seater electric vehicle assesses the dri...
LAS VEGAS (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. at a major trade show in Las Vegas on Thursday unveiled its NeuV concept self-driving car that can also be used as a driverless taxi and earn money.
Using artificial intelligence technology, the two-seater electric vehicle assesses the dri...
- January 8, 2017
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‘Trump Shock’ After Toyota Tweet Reverberates as Japan Business Community Reacts with Concern
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JAPAN TIMES
A tweet targeting Toyota by the incoming U.S. president has spread a renewed “Trump shock” among Japanese political and business leaders.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet blasted Toyota’s plans to make U.S.-bound cars in Mexico, threatening expensive tariffs.
While Trump’s stanc...
A tweet targeting Toyota by the incoming U.S. president has spread a renewed “Trump shock” among Japanese political and business leaders.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet blasted Toyota’s plans to make U.S.-bound cars in Mexico, threatening expensive tariffs.
While Trump’s stanc...
- January 8, 2017
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