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Nidec founder sours on CEO successor after less than a year

Business / Corporate Jan 25, 2022

Nidec founder sours on CEO successor after less than a year

Chairman Shigenobu Nagamori says it was naive of him to bring in someone from outside and appoint that person as successor, sources say.

Top chipmaking adviser proposes tax breaks and spending to revive industry in Japan

Business Dec 22, 2021

Top chipmaking adviser proposes tax breaks and spending to revive industry in Japan

Spending approved this week should be just the start of its efforts to reverse decades of decline, says Tetsuro Higashi, the leading chip expert advising the Kishida administration.

Supply chain woes force Murata to ship lithium batteries by air

Business / Corporate Dec 10, 2021

Supply chain woes force Murata to ship lithium batteries by air

On top of inflated base cargo fees fueled by high demand, batteries shipped via air incur extra handling charges because they’re a fire hazard.

For aging Japan, a cooker that makes chicken as soft as butter

Business / Corporate Nov 25, 2021

For aging Japan, a cooker that makes chicken as soft as butter

The invention by two Panasonic Corp. engineers is designed to help people with swallowing difficulties.

Toshiba’s independent probe was biased, say two former directors

Business / Corporate Oct 11, 2021

Toshiba’s independent probe was biased, say two former directors

The pair rejected the conclusions of a 139-page report by a law firm that determined the firm had worked with Japan’s trade ministry to prevent shareholders from exercising their rights.

Lasertec gets first next-gen gear orders from memory makers

Business / Corporate Oct 8, 2021

Lasertec gets first next-gen gear orders from memory makers

The EUV process unlocks today’s smallest-scale designs, enabling more powerful and efficient microprocessors, referred to as logic chips in the industry.

NEC plans overseas acquisitions in drive for 70% profit growth

Business / Corporate Oct 6, 2021

NEC plans overseas acquisitions in drive for 70% profit growth

The focus of acquisitions will be the United States and Europe, while expansion in Asia can come from organic growth, Chief Executive Officer Takayuki Morita has said.

Unhappy with profitability, Nidec founder pushes on targets

Business / Corporate Sep 14, 2021

Unhappy with profitability, Nidec founder pushes on targets

Nagamori recently told his senior managers that they need to do more to boost Nidec’s business performance

Paralympic Games put spotlight on Japan’s tech for disabled

Business / Corporate Sep 6, 2021

Paralympic Games put spotlight on Japan’s tech for disabled

When the Tokyo Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday, many athletes had managed to get to the finish line, some with medals, thanks to technology from Japan’s largest firms.

Western Digital pitch for new Kioxia deal faces familiar hurdles

Business / Corporate | FOCUS Aug 30, 2021

Western Digital pitch for new Kioxia deal faces familiar hurdles

Resistance from within Japan, China and Kioxia's own management are among the challenges ahead.

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