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GDP Revised Upward to 0.7% for April-June Quarter
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan’s economy expanded at a better-than-estimated 0.7 percent annualized pace in the April-June quarter, according to revised data showing private demand was stronger than earlier reported.
An earlier estimate put annualized growth in the quarter at 0.2 percent.
The economy grew a...
Japan’s economy expanded at a better-than-estimated 0.7 percent annualized pace in the April-June quarter, according to revised data showing private demand was stronger than earlier reported.
An earlier estimate put annualized growth in the quarter at 0.2 percent.
The economy grew a...
- September 9, 2016
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Daihatsu launches Move Canbus to draw female drivers
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Daihatsu Motor Co. released Wednesday the newly developed Move Canbus mini-vehicle mainly targeting women.
The new 660 cc series has such women-friendly features as rounded exterior and interior designs, power sliding doors on both sides, and a surround view mo...
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Daihatsu Motor Co. released Wednesday the newly developed Move Canbus mini-vehicle mainly targeting women.
The new 660 cc series has such women-friendly features as rounded exterior and interior designs, power sliding doors on both sides, and a surround view mo...
- September 8, 2016
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FamilyMart, UNY merge, creating Japan's second-largest convenience store chain
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — FamilyMart Co Ltd and UNY Group Holdings Co Ltd merged on Thursday, creating Japan’s second-largest convenience store chain.
FamilyMart, Japan’s No. 3 convenience store chain, and UNY, the owner of fourth-ranked Circle K Sunkus, agreed last October on a merger which will see...
TOKYO — FamilyMart Co Ltd and UNY Group Holdings Co Ltd merged on Thursday, creating Japan’s second-largest convenience store chain.
FamilyMart, Japan’s No. 3 convenience store chain, and UNY, the owner of fourth-ranked Circle K Sunkus, agreed last October on a merger which will see...
- September 6, 2016
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Japan Factory Output Disappoints in July
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japan’s factory output stagnated in July from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday in a further blow to the world’s third-largest economy.
The lacklustre result came after a series of disappointing data, which raised a red flag for an economy that stalled in the seco...
TOKYO — Japan’s factory output stagnated in July from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday in a further blow to the world’s third-largest economy.
The lacklustre result came after a series of disappointing data, which raised a red flag for an economy that stalled in the seco...
- September 6, 2016
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Mazda Recalling 2.2 Million Vehicles Over Tailgate Defect
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Mazda said Thursday it was recalling more than two million vehicles globally over a defect in their tailgates.
The recall covers about 400,000 vehicles sold in Japan and 1.8 million units exported overseas, according to a Mazda spokeswoman.
It affects six ...
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Mazda said Thursday it was recalling more than two million vehicles globally over a defect in their tailgates.
The recall covers about 400,000 vehicles sold in Japan and 1.8 million units exported overseas, according to a Mazda spokeswoman.
It affects six ...
- September 6, 2016
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Private Sector Readies Moon Probe
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A model of an unmanned moon probe has been unveiled in Tokyo, with the actual vehicle scheduled to compete in an international race to explore the lunar surface.
The probe is being designed by the Hakuto team from Japan’s private sector and will likely be finished by the end of J...
A model of an unmanned moon probe has been unveiled in Tokyo, with the actual vehicle scheduled to compete in an international race to explore the lunar surface.
The probe is being designed by the Hakuto team from Japan’s private sector and will likely be finished by the end of J...
- September 2, 2016
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FamilyMart, Uny Holdings Combine Operations
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — FamilyMart Co. and retailer Uny Group Holdings Co. unified their operations under a joint holding company on Thursday.
The new company, FamilyMart Uny Holdings Co., hopes to reduce its procurement costs and brush up its product development capabilities.
In pa...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — FamilyMart Co. and retailer Uny Group Holdings Co. unified their operations under a joint holding company on Thursday.
The new company, FamilyMart Uny Holdings Co., hopes to reduce its procurement costs and brush up its product development capabilities.
In pa...
- September 2, 2016
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Honda Looks to Revamped Acura NSX to Fire Up Brand
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — With its aggressive design and six-figure price tag, Honda Motor Co’s revamped NSX is a far cry from its “cheap and cheerful” Civic sedans, but the automaker is betting the sportscar launched in Japan this week will turbo-charge its brand image.
The new NSX, jointly develope...
TOKYO — With its aggressive design and six-figure price tag, Honda Motor Co’s revamped NSX is a far cry from its “cheap and cheerful” Civic sedans, but the automaker is betting the sportscar launched in Japan this week will turbo-charge its brand image.
The new NSX, jointly develope...
- August 31, 2016
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Japanese Seek Bargains as Economy Limps, Abenomics Loses Shine
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Three years of so-called Abenomics, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s bold stimulus program, has failed to dislodge a deflationary mindset among businesses and consumers.
As the world’s third-largest economy falters again - with a stronger yen gnawing at overseas profits ...
TOKYO — Three years of so-called Abenomics, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s bold stimulus program, has failed to dislodge a deflationary mindset among businesses and consumers.
As the world’s third-largest economy falters again - with a stronger yen gnawing at overseas profits ...
- August 30, 2016
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Japan's Jobless Rate Hits 21-year Low; Household Spending Falls less Than Expected
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japanese household spending fell less than expected in July and the jobless rate hit a two-decade low, offering some hope for policy makers battling to pull the world’s third-largest economy out of stagnation, data by the Internal Affairs Ministry showed on Tuesday.
But with...
TOKYO — Japanese household spending fell less than expected in July and the jobless rate hit a two-decade low, offering some hope for policy makers battling to pull the world’s third-largest economy out of stagnation, data by the Internal Affairs Ministry showed on Tuesday.
But with...
- August 30, 2016
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