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Nissan Sells Auto Parts Firm Stake in Corporate Shake-up
- Category:Driving
JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Nissan said Tuesday it is selling its stake in auto parts company Calsonic Kansei as the Japanese firm casts off non-core businesses to focus on electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
The automaker is hiving off its 41 percent stake to U.S. buyout firm KKR, which is buying...
TOKYO — Nissan said Tuesday it is selling its stake in auto parts company Calsonic Kansei as the Japanese firm casts off non-core businesses to focus on electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
The automaker is hiving off its 41 percent stake to U.S. buyout firm KKR, which is buying...
- November 25, 2016
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Majority of Japanese Believe Nation's Economy is Worsening: Poll
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — A majority of Japanese think the country’s economy is worsening due to slumping consumer spending and slowing wage increases, according to results of a nationwide poll published by local newspapers.
In the survey conducted Nov 5 and 6, 58% said they think the economy is falt...
TOKYO — A majority of Japanese think the country’s economy is worsening due to slumping consumer spending and slowing wage increases, according to results of a nationwide poll published by local newspapers.
In the survey conducted Nov 5 and 6, 58% said they think the economy is falt...
- November 24, 2016
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Gov't Eyes Unified Tax Rate on All Beer-like Products
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — The Japanese government and ruling parties plan to propose unifying the tax rates on beer and beer-like drinks under fiscal 2017 tax reforms.
Under the current system, taxes on beer and beer-like drinks vary based on how much malt a beverage includes. The tax rate on beer is...
TOKYO — The Japanese government and ruling parties plan to propose unifying the tax rates on beer and beer-like drinks under fiscal 2017 tax reforms.
Under the current system, taxes on beer and beer-like drinks vary based on how much malt a beverage includes. The tax rate on beer is...
- November 23, 2016
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YIES / JCCI Chairman: Abenomics Must Give Hope for Future
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Akio Mimura, chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, endorsed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies on Monday at the Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) lecture meeting in Tokyo, urging the government to inform society of its ultimate goals in a ...
Akio Mimura, chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, endorsed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies on Monday at the Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) lecture meeting in Tokyo, urging the government to inform society of its ultimate goals in a ...
- November 22, 2016
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Department Stores Try New Approach to Selling High-end Cosmetics
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Department stores and supermarkets are taking new steps to make shoppers feel more at ease purchasing high-end cosmetics, such as having expert staff provide advice on multiple brands and displaying items from different brands side by side on the same rack.
This approach of putti...
Department stores and supermarkets are taking new steps to make shoppers feel more at ease purchasing high-end cosmetics, such as having expert staff provide advice on multiple brands and displaying items from different brands side by side on the same rack.
This approach of putti...
- November 22, 2016
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Nintendo to Release iPhone Mario in Dec.
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Bloomberg) — Nintendo Co. will release “Super Mario Run” worldwide for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad on Dec. 15 in U.S. time zones, a highly anticipated launch that has a high bar for success after this summer’s “Pokemon Go” phenomenon.
The game, the first mobile edition st...
TOKYO (Bloomberg) — Nintendo Co. will release “Super Mario Run” worldwide for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad on Dec. 15 in U.S. time zones, a highly anticipated launch that has a high bar for success after this summer’s “Pokemon Go” phenomenon.
The game, the first mobile edition st...
- November 19, 2016
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A Touch of 'Star Wars,' Swarm of SUVs at LA Auto Show
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JAPAN TODAY
LOS ANGELES — From Nissan’s “Star Wars” model, to a sexy Alfa Romeo sedan, lots of fast cars and a flock of SUVs: fun and fantasy collide at the Los Angeles auto show opening Friday.
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The new Giulia was presented by Alfa Romeo boss Reid Bigla...
LOS ANGELES — From Nissan’s “Star Wars” model, to a sexy Alfa Romeo sedan, lots of fast cars and a flock of SUVs: fun and fantasy collide at the Los Angeles auto show opening Friday.
- An SUV, high-tech sedan at Alfa Romeo -
The new Giulia was presented by Alfa Romeo boss Reid Bigla...
- November 19, 2016
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Stop-start: Open And Shut Case Of a Global e-biz Firm
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Rakuten and its charismatic CEO, Hiroshi Mikitani, are often-cited examples of progressive Japanese companies and their forward-thinking leaders. The Internet retailer is among a handful of domestic titans recognized as a global player, and consistently ranks among Forbes Ma...
TOKYO — Rakuten and its charismatic CEO, Hiroshi Mikitani, are often-cited examples of progressive Japanese companies and their forward-thinking leaders. The Internet retailer is among a handful of domestic titans recognized as a global player, and consistently ranks among Forbes Ma...
- November 16, 2016
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Electronic Musical Instruments Lower Hurdles
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Autumn is a good season to enjoy the arts. If you have decided it’s time to try a new musical instrument which you have long dreamed of playing, an electronic one may be a good way to get started. Their prices are comparatively reasonable, they are easy to learn, and one may conv...
Autumn is a good season to enjoy the arts. If you have decided it’s time to try a new musical instrument which you have long dreamed of playing, an electronic one may be a good way to get started. Their prices are comparatively reasonable, they are easy to learn, and one may conv...
- November 16, 2016
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Japanese Business Leaders Trying to Gauge Economic Impact of Trump's Win
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election Wednesday has surprised and baffled Japanese business leaders, prompting them to try to assess its economic impact and what his presidency will mean for their businesses.
As the United States plays a crucial role as a ...
TOKYO — Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election Wednesday has surprised and baffled Japanese business leaders, prompting them to try to assess its economic impact and what his presidency will mean for their businesses.
As the United States plays a crucial role as a ...
- November 14, 2016
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