Business / Corporate Jun 13, 2021

Toshiba's No. 2 shareholder calls for resignation of board chair and three directors

The demand comes after an investigation found the company had colluded with the government to pressure foreign investors.

Business / Corporate | FOCUS Jun 12, 2021

In revolt, four directors call for Toshiba shake-up after explosive probe

The public pushback by the independent directors, all non-Japanese, shows how the old guard of Japan Inc. can no longer exert full control over shareholders.

Business / Corporate May 14, 2021

Toshiba unit in Europe hit with ransomware; group to undergo strategic review

The attack, by the same hacking group said to be involved in the Colonial Pipeline attack, overshadowed an upbeat profit forecast and a strategic review announcement.

Business / Corporate Mar 1, 2021

Little-known fees help Japan's trust banks dominate profitable niche market

Insiders say an 'industry custom' of termination fees keeps profitable business in the hands of a few big trust banks because newcomers balk at the cost.

Business / Corporate Jan 31, 2021

No Plan B: Japan's sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics

Sponsors also worry that organizers have not told them what contingency plans there are in case the pandemic derails the games again this year.

Business Oct 27, 2020

Japan's unorthodox household goods champion rides a pandemic boom

Iris Ohyama has made a name through reasonably priced electronics, and launches more than 1,000 new products a year.

Business / Corporate Sep 25, 2020

Top Toshiba investor calls for inquiry in widening vote scandal

Because receipts were issued a day after voting forms were received, some were mistaken for being late even though they'd been delivered on time.

National / Science & Health Sep 5, 2020

Japan looks to AI as coronavirus challenges quality control mantra

A rethink of the factory floor has been prompted by COVID-19, leading to an increased use of robots in manufacturing.

Business / Corporate Aug 17, 2020

Major Toshiba stakeholder 3D Investment demands probe into annual shareholder vote

The incident is likely to raise fresh questions about the relationship between foreign investors, who make up 60 percent of Toshiba's shareholders, and the company.