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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019

Airbnb listings in Japan rebound after regulatory freeze

Airbnb Inc. says it's back in business in Japan, a year after stricter short-term lodging regulations forced it to freeze a major portion of its listings in the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2019

Facebook must proceed with privacy breach suit linked to Cambridge Analytica, judge rules

Facebook Inc. must defend itself in a District of Columbia lawsuit accusing the social network of failing to safeguard users' personal data and allowing a U.K. political consulting firm to mine the information for the benefit of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2019

Carmakers see $17 billion wiped out by Trump's Mexico threat

The automotive industry is bearing the brunt of trade-war crossfire again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to slap tariffs of as much as 25 percent on goods from Mexico, a key production hub for carmakers from Mazda Motor Corp. to General Motors Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2019

Nippon Steel's reinvention of its namesake metal could make car bodies 30% lighter

Imagine the weight of 24 elephants bearing down on a tiny spot the size of a postage stamp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2019

Angry emoji inflatable looms over Facebook annual meeting as users vent frustrations

Protesters carrying an inflatable angry emoji greeted Facebook Inc. shareholders as they gathered for the company's annual meeting on Thursday, the latest sign of its struggle to shake off privacy scandals and rein in fake news and hate speech.
BUSINESS
May 31, 2019

T-Mobile and Sprint offer to shed airwaves, enticing cable giants Comcast and Charter

T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. are considering the divestiture of some airwaves to win Justice Department approval of their $26.5 billion merger, a proposal that's already attracted interest from Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said.
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2019

Huawei's trouble with U.S. ban could impact Japan's smartphone market and suppliers

As the world watches to see if Huawei survives the ongoing turmoil stemming from the U.S.-China trade war, its wider effects could impact Japanese suppliers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 28, 2019

Canada says Microsoft and Facebook will do more to help ensure security of election

Microsoft Corp. and Facebook Inc. have agreed to help boost the security of Canada's October election by removing fake accounts and cracking down on bots, a top government official said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2019

Negative rates see Japan's regional banks move into structured finance sector

The nation's regional banks have long been relegated to the sidelines in one of the most lucrative corners of the lending market while regular loans got gradually less profitable.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 23, 2019

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial increases planned cuts, to the equivalent of 5,000 employees' workload

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. will increase planned cuts to its head count that will now reduce work done by the equivalent of nearly 5,000 employees over the three years to March 2020, it was learned Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2019

U.S. judge rules Qualcomm violated antitrust law; appeal planned as shares plunge

Qualcomm Inc. illegally suppressed competition in the market for smartphone chips by threatening to cut off supplies and extracting excessive licensing fees, a U.S. judge ruled, a decision that could force the company to overhaul its business practices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 22, 2019

Finally in cross-hairs of Trump's tariffs, U.S. retailers sound alarm

After surviving a year mostly unscathed in President Donald Trump's trade war, retailers are finally sounding the alarm bell — and loudly.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 21, 2019

In break with FCC, U.S. Justice Department leans against T-Mobile takeover of Sprint

The Justice Department is leaning against approving T-Mobile U.S. Inc.'s proposed takeover of Sprint Corp., according to a source familiar with the review, even after the companies won the backing of the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 20, 2019

Japanese manufacturers brace for fallout — and losses — from U.S.-China trade war

Japanese manufacturers are watching developments closely in the U.S.-China trade war, with the looming possibility of additional mutual import tariffs expected to further dampen their businesses.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 16, 2019

Japan's mega-banks see challenging year ahead as profit drivers wane

Japan's biggest banks have warned investors of a tough year ahead.
Japan Times
May 14, 2019

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Launches New 1,900 TEU Container Carrier at its Philippines Site

Feeder Container Optimized to Answer the Demands in Southeast Asia
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
May 11, 2019

Phoenix Sake Collection: A tribute to music 'n' sake

In collaboration with brewery Tatenokawa, Inc., rock band Phoenix has released the Phoenix Sake Collection to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 7, 2019

Naomi Osaka's Mastercard deal underscores Japanese star's magnetic brand appeal

Naomi Osaka has added Mastercard Inc. to her endorsement contracts, as the No. 1 ranked tennis player continues to attract sponsors following her wins at the U.S. Open and Australian Open.
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
May 5, 2019

New 'Ultraman' anime is a family affair

Now a proud father of an slightly insecure superhero son, Ultraman has evolved not only stylistically but also emotionally for the new Netflix anime.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
May 1, 2019

The relationship between Asian and U.S. stocks is falling apart

Something strange is happening in the world of global stocks. After years of trading in line with American stocks, Asian equities are no longer moving in tandem.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 23, 2019

Tesla says 'robotaxis' coming next year, touts self-driving microchip

Chief Executive Elon Musk said Tesla Inc. "robotaxis" with no human drivers will be available in some markets next year thanks to exponential improvements in technology.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 22, 2019

Japan and China sign agreement on exchange-traded funds cross-investment program

Japan and China have signed an agreement for a program that will make it easier for investors to buy exchange-traded funds listed in each other's markets.

Longform

A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami