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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 23, 2018

'Fujiwo Ishimoto: From Marimekko Flowers to Ceramic Fruits'

Oct. 27- Dec. 16
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 23, 2018

Vietnam elects communist party leader as new president

Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday elected ruling Communist Party General-Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the architect of an ongoing crackdown on corruption, as the country's new president.
JAPAN / History
Oct 23, 2018

Historical jury still out on Japan's Meiji Restoration

On July 27, 1853, the Tokugawa shogunate was in crisis. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi passed away from what today is believed to be heat exhaustion at Edo Castle in the heart of Edo, present-day Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2018

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son won't speak at Saudi investment conference: source

SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son, whose $93 billion Vision Fund drew nearly half its money from Saudi Arabia, canceled a speaking engagement at the kingdom's investment conference this week, a person close to the matter told Reuters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2018

North Korea blasts Japan's role in pushing U.N. human rights resolution amid nuclear talks

North Korea has singled out Japan, criticizing Tokyo's leading role in crafting a U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations and the abductions of foreign nationals by the nuclear-armed country, amid its ongoing thaw with the outside world.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 23, 2018

Explosive device found near home of George Soros: New York Times

An explosive device was found Monday in a mailbox near the New York home of billionaire financier George Soros, a favorite target of right-wing campaigners in the United States and eastern Europe, according to a report by the New York Times that cited police.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2018

Philip Morris CEO expects countries to overturn e-cigarette bans

Philip Morris International Inc. expects regulators to gradually become more open to alternatives to cigarettes even after more than 27 governments have prohibited next-generation smokeless devices.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2018

150 years on, Abe calls for 'emulation' of Meiji Era bravery to overcome Japan's modern crises

Abe praised the steps ancestors took toward reinventing Japan and likened their “brave” fight against the rise of the West to current challenges, including a rapidly shrinking population.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Historical anniversary signals long standing friendship
A message from the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán on the Hungarian-Japanese Memorial Year

In 2019, Hungary and Japan will be celebrating 150 years of diplomatic relations. We not only cherish our ties going back to 1869, but we are also proud of how deep our cooperation has been over the past centuries. Japan is our strategic partner in the region, with whom we cooperate closely — not only...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 23, 2018

Harry and Meghan arrive in Fiji in British royals' first visit since 2006 coup

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, touched down in Fiji on Tuesday for the first royal visit to the South Pacific nation since a military coup 12 years ago saw it suspended from the Commonwealth for eight years until democratic elections.
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 23, 2018

Japan Exchange Group to start merger talks with Tokyo Commodity Exchange

Japan Exchange Group Inc., operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will start merger talks with smaller rival Tokyo Commodity Exchange Inc., the companies said Tuesday as the country pushes to create an all-in-one bourse to attract global money.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 23, 2018

Time for Japan to shine in diversity

Expanding the definition of what it is to be Japanese and encouraging diversity will only further Japan's role as a country fully in tune with the needs of the 21st century.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2018

Setouchi sets ¥500 million goal to bring renowned Japanese sword back 'home'

The city of Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture, which once flourished as a major producer of swords, said Tuesday it will use crowdfunding as part of an attempt to raise a total of ¥500 million from in and outside the country to bring back "home" a renowned sword called Yamatorige.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Encouraging and supporting Japanese investments and businesses

“We are proud to promote Japanese investments and partnerships in Hungary and across Europe,” said Prof. Dr. János Martonyi, Hungary’s former minister of foreign affairs and previous managing partner at Baker McKenzie LLP’s Hungarian operations.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

A perfect climate for business

“We have seen our business develop at a healthy rate through our extensive product portfolio and our commitment to customer care,” said Balazs Zuggó, managing director of Daikin Hungary Kft.
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Driving growth through technologies and innovations

Since its establishment in 1873, Konica Minolta has expanded its business in office equipment, optical systems for industrial use and diagnostic imaging systems around the world.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Suzuki: A way of life in Hungary

Suzuki Motor Corp. has driven the development of Hungary’s automotive industry since establishing Magyar Suzuki Corp. (MSC) in 1991. By successfully combining Hungarian talent and Japanese expertise, the company has become a strong driving force in the Hungarian automotive sector and is reaching out...
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Fanuc: Supporting Hungary’s industrial growth

“Industry 4.0” refers to the industry trend of automation and data exchange seen across manufacturing technologies.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Hungry in Hungary — Nissin Foods is an instant success

As the inventor of the original instant ramen noodles, Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. is famed for delivering delicious, quick and easy foods in a range of delicious flavors.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Meditop Pharmaceutical Ltd. — Healthy growth and strong partnerships

“The Hungarian pharmaceutical sector is worth over 3 billion euros and approximately 85 percent of products are exported,” said Dr. Dávid Greskovits, managing director of Meditop Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Investing in people, products and performance

In 2004, Japan’s AGC Group, made its first greenfield investment in Europe and established AGC Glass Hungary Kft.
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Contributing to the sustainable development of Hungarian society

With a history dating back four centuries, Takenaka Corp. has designed and built iconic structures across Japan.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

The power of carbon fiber: Innovative ideas, technologies and products

Japan headquartered Toray Industries Inc. is the world-leading carbon fiber producer in terms of performance, quality and volume. Toray’s high-performance carbon fiber is used primarily in the aerospace and aircraft industries.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

JTI Hungary: 10 years of successful Japanese investment

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a leading global tobacco company with operations in over 120 countries. The company manufactures and sells many of the world’s most renowned tobacco brands such as Winston, Mevius, Camel and LD, in addition to local brands with loyal customers.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

Canon Hungary – New direction focuses on partnerships

Canon is recognized as a leading company in consumer, business-to-business and industrial digital imaging solutions.

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