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1st Newly Built Asuka Cruise Ship in 34 Years Unveiled as More Companies Invest in Building Cruise Ships

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The Asuka III, NYK Line’s first new passenger ship in 34 years, is set to go into service on July 20, becoming part of a two-ship fleet for the company alongside the active Asuka II.
NYK Line unveiled the interior of the Asuka III to the press on July 11. The ship weighs 52,265 gross...

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Honda, Nissan In Talks On Sharing Common Auto Software

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co are in talks on sharing common basic software for advanced vehicle control in a bid to catch up with U.S. and Chinese rivals, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.
The two automakers aim to launch vehicles to be operated by the new software...

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Firms Make ‘Alumni’ Networks to Boost Businesses; Experts Say Move Important Amid Growing Workforce Mobility

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JAPAN NEWS
 
There is a growing movement among companies to establish “alumni networks,” where former employees can interact with their former employers. The companies are aiming to improve their operations and create new businesses by leveraging the expertise of “outside” people who are familiar...

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Fuji Media To Implement Steps To Curb Activist Shareholder Influence

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Fuji Media Holdings Inc on Thursday said that it will implement measures to prevent activist shareholders from gaining control of the company.
The announcement of the anti-takeover steps comes after shareholders, including prominent investor Yoshiaki Murakami, told Fuji Media execut...

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Japan Eyes Huge Market with China Set to Resume of Japanese Beef Imports; Japan Govt Hopes to Nearly Double Beef Exports by 2030

  • Category:Gourmet
JAPAN NEWS
 
With China expected to resume importing Japanese beef, it is a huge step forward for the Japanese government, which aims to increase exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products.
A Japan-China agreement on an animal health and quarantine took effect Friday, paving the way t...

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Auto Tariff Impasse Sends U.S. Prices Up, Demand Down

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JAPAN TODAY
 
No deal before the initial July 9 deadline for U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs is expected to pressure Toyota Motor Corp and other major carmakers to raise prices to offset higher import costs -- a strategy likely to dent demand and further squeeze profits.
Japan-U.S. trade talks have mad...

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Nippon Steel Looking to Double Its U.S. Steel Output in 5 Years, Says CEO

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Nippon Steel Corp. plans to double its crude steel production in the United States in three to five years, according to its chairman and chief executive officer, Eiji Hashimoto.
During an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Tuesday, Hashimoto outlined a plan to achieve the goal by ...

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Japan Signs Pact to Boost Direct Investment from Britain

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Japan's Cabinet Office on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation with the British government, to boost direct investment from Britain into Japan.
Under the memorandum, Japan will promote information sharing and exchanges with the British government, British companies and investors,...

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Japanese Solar Panel Makers Eye Business Opportunities after Ordinance Mandates Installation on New Houses

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Japanese solar panel manufacturers are taking a proactive approach as they see business opportunities following the decision by the Tokyo metropolitan government and the Kawasaki city government to require that newly built houses have solar panels installed in April.
Although Chinese...

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Lawson To Offer Overnight Stay At Parking Lots For People In Vehicles

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc said on Monday that it will launch a new paid service to offer its stores' parking lots to travelers spending the night in their vehicles amid soaring accommodation costs.
The company will hold a trial at six outlets in Chiba Prefecture...

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