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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2021

Apple accelerates work on car as it aims for fully autonomous vehicle

In trying to master self-driving cars, Apple is chasing a holy grail within the auto industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2021

The lawyers who helped build — and bring down — Carlos Ghosn

A small clutch of attorneys from Latham & Watkins advised Nissan for years on how to compensate its then chairman and CEO. They were then enlisted to investigate the fallen auto titan.
Japan Times
France Report 2021
Nov 17, 2021

Vision specialist Menicon celebrates 70 years

A leading manufacturer of innovative contact lenses and related products, Menicon Co. is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2021

Rivian IPO is embraced by investors looking for another Tesla

The stock market is playing a crucial role in funneling money into new sectors of the economy, including companies deploying green technology.
Nov 2, 2021

Suntory Group Employees Reflect on the Importance of Respecting Humanity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion through “Suntory Group’s Global Action for Humanity”

Suntory Group Employees Reflect on the Importance of Respecting Humanity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion through “Suntory Group’s Global Action for Humanity” - The company launches its first global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision and Strategic Pillars -
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021

Apple and Amazon results spark fears of an unhappy holiday season

As the economy emerges from the worst pandemic in a century, getting enough products to consumers is a daunting challenge for nearly everyone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021

Tesla value tops $1 trillion after Hertz orders 100,000 cars

The order for 100,000 Teslas was a bold move for Hertz, which is just emerging from bankruptcy, and a sign of growing momentum in the shift to electric vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2021

WeWork is finally going public. Will SoftBank ever make its $17 billion back?

WeWork would need to capture a large portion of the post-pandemic workforce and hope that flexible offices take the place of many corporate campuses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 15, 2021

Microsoft to shut LinkedIn China, citing ‘challenging’ climate

The company will close the current version later this year, but will launch a standalone jobs app in its place.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 13, 2021

Apple's China balancing act more precarious as Xi cracks down on tech

Last month China's top court effectively granted consumers the right to sue Apple for alleged abuse of market power, threatening the delicate balance the firm has cultivated in the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
Oct 11, 2021

Japan’s convenience stores look to the future

Domestic franchises are struggling to remain relevant as consumer habits change and global competition intensifies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 11, 2021

U.S. lawmakers see path to rein in tech, but it isn’t smooth

The road ahead is likely to be a yearslong, complicated path toward new rules and regulations, with no guaranteed result.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 9, 2021

Apple seeks to delay ruling that loosens its grip on App Store

The iPhone-maker gave notice Friday that will appeal a judge's ruling in its fight with Epic Games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2021

Christmas at risk as supply chain ‘disaster’ only gets worse

This holiday season might see more frowns than smiles, as the global supply chain faces unprecedented shortages.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Oct 1, 2021

Xbox Cloud Gaming launches in Japan as Microsoft continues to woo Japanese gamers

Microsoft used its platform at the Tokyo Game Show to talk about cloud gaming and double-down on its efforts to make inroads in the Japanese market.
Yokohama-based Fuji Soft held a board meeting on Friday and decided to stick with KKR’s tender for its shares despite receiving a higher bid from Bain Capital.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 20, 2024

Fuji Soft sticks with KKR despite higher takeover offer from Bain

The special committee advising Fuji Soft said it would be difficult for Bain to take the company private, according to a statement.
The headquarters of HSBC in the Canary Wharf financial district in London
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2024

HSBC revamp by new CEO Elhedery stumps staffers and investors alike

The firm's new CEO just unveiled the biggest overhaul of the company in at least a decade, but it was missing some key details for employees and investors.
Taiwanese chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has halted shipments to a client after discovering semiconductors delivered to them found their way into Huawei products.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 24, 2024

TSMC cuts off client after discovering chips sent to Huawei

It’s unclear whether the TSMC client was acting on Huawei’s behalf, or where it’s based.
Ryuichi Isaka, CEO of Seven & I Holdings, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo in April. Isaka is now assuring investors that the group's revenue will likely almost double by the 2030 fiscal year.
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2024

Facing buyout bid, Seven & I tells investors sales will double by 2030

The retailer aims to reach ¥30 trillion in group sales by the 2030 fiscal year, with a greater contribution from convenience-store operations in markets abroad.
A Google logo at the firm's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, on Aug. 13
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 30, 2024

Alphabet's AI investments boost cloud sales and lift maturing ad business

Alphabet shares rose nearly 6% in after-market trading on Tuesday.
Chipmaker Nvidia will replace rival Intel in the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average prior to the start of trading on Nov. 8.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 2, 2024

Nvidia to replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average

The company will replace rival Intel in the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average prior to the start of trading on Nov. 8.
As the European Commission prepares to make decisions on Google’s practices by the end of 2024, there is hope for a collaborative approach with U.S. regulators to create meaningful structural reforms.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2024

Google’s breakup needs an international tag team

There’s a growing consensus among regulators on both sides of the Atlantic to redefine antitrust harm beyond just pricing issues.
Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
BUSINESS / Longform
Nov 11, 2024

A boom for business tourism in Japan?

Japan’s MICE sector is expanding rapidly, adapting with tech upgrades, flexible venues and sustainable initiatives as the Osaka Expo approaches.
The newly opened Nintendo Museum and upcoming Donkey Kong Country area of Universal Studios Japan are the latest examples of the gaming giant's efforts to expand beyond traditional consoles and handhelds.
LIFE / Digital
Nov 16, 2024

Why Nintendo is becoming a 'talent agency' for its beloved characters

Game and console sales account for over 90% of Nintendo's revenue, so exposure to characters could be "a trigger" to attract more people to consoles.
Nissan and its group firms have about $1.6 billion of debt due next year, a slight decrease from 2024, but that figure will jump to around $5.6 billion in 2026, the most in Bloomberg-compiled data going back to 1996.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2024

Nissan faces record debt bill with one year left to fix finances

The automaker and its group firms are seen having about $5.6 billion in debt due in 2026.
Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell to celebrate the company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in January 2018.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Trump nominates fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy secretary

A vocal proponent of oil and gas, Chris Wright says the threat of global warming is exaggerated and fossil fuels are crucial for spreading prosperity.
Tokyo Gas’ LNG terminal in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 20, 2024

Tokyo Gas shares jump most since 1987 after activist fund discloses major stake

Elliott Investment Management said it now owns more than 5% of Tokyo Gas and may make "important proposals” to the utility provider.
SoftBank is unhappy that Moody's continues to issue ratings on the company.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 28, 2024

SoftBank blasts Moody’s for unsolicited ratings

It says it is considering legal action against the agency, which has continued to publish unsolicited ratings of the company over the past several years.
Unitika President Shuji Ueno attends a news conference in Osaka on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 29, 2024

Unitika announces withdrawal from textile business

Its textile division has been struggling in recent years due to intensifying competition with Chinese and other rivals.

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji