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ELECTRONICS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 15, 2017
Toshiba's U.S. partner Western Digital seeks right to block sale of flash memory business
Western Digital Corp. announces it is seeking international arbitration over Toshiba Corp.'s plan to sell its flash memory business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 11, 2017
Toshiba submits unaudited results, raises questions about ability to survive as a company
Embattled Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday its grave financial situation puts it at risk of not being able to survive as a company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 23, 2017
Toshiba says Westinghouse board to decide on bankruptcy
Toshiba Corp. said the board of its nuclear unit Westinghouse will decide whether to file for bankruptcy, suggesting that is one option under consideration as it struggles with billions of dollars in liabilities from cost overruns on nuclear construction projects.
JAPAN / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Mar 19, 2017
Shareholders, former employees watch as Toshiba's fortunes fall
Shareholders, former workers brace for impact as ailing 142-year-old electronics conglomerate appears bound for crisis.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 21, 2017
Toshiba seeking at least ¥1 trillion from chip unit sale
Toshiba Corp. is looking to raise at least ¥1 trillion ($8.8 billion) from the sale of its memory chip business and will aim to complete the transaction by March 2018, according to a source familiar with the matter.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 20, 2017
Apple's upcoming iPhone release keeping Foxconn unit vibrant
Growing optimism about the next iPhone has propelled Apple Inc. to record highs. Halfway around the globe, a lesser-known Taiwanese company is riding that same wave of euphoria.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2017
Sony to take writedown of ¥112 billion as movie business founders
Sony Corp. said it will take a ¥112 billion ($1 billion) writedown in its movie business after reviewing the future profitability of its operations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jan 8, 2017
Next-generation mirror analyzes faces and prints out customized makeup sheets
Panasonic Corp. is developing a "magic" mirror for 2020 that will use nanotechnology for high-definition TVs to offer advice on how to become more beautiful.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 13, 2016
Launch of Sony PlayStation VR could be game changer for industry
Sony Corp.'s PlayStation VR hit the stores on Thursday, capping 2016 as the year that many have called the dawn of virtual reality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2016
As developers gather at CEATEC, tech show is no longer just for consumers
Japan's biggest IT-electronics trade show is at a crossroads.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2016
Sony to open new Ginza store
Sony Corp. will on Saturday open the doors to its new store in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 13, 2016
Renesas to buy U.S. chip-maker Intersil for $3.2 billion
Renesas Electronics Corp. agreed to buy U.S. chipmaker Intersil Corp. for $3.2 billion, seeking to accelerate its efforts to sell more automotive components.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 22, 2016
In the electronics doldrums
The main culprit of Japan's economic doldrums during the past quarter century is the stagnation of its electronic equipment manufacturers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 12, 2016
Hon Hai profit drops a third straight quarter on phone slowdown
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.'s profit fell for a third straight quarter, reflecting the impact of a global slowdown in demand for smartphones.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2016
From home-made VR to intentionally lousy robots, hobbyists get their fill at Tokyo expos
Electronics hobbyists and model builders got their fill in Tokyo this weekend with two headline events in the DIY calendar.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jul 23, 2016
Beyond the spiel, outlook for 4K TV is cloudy
The market credo that says consumers are always interested in upgrading whatever they already have may no longer apply to televisions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2016
Renesas embraces change with plans to outsource chip R&D
Renesas Electronics Corp. is doing something that only a decade ago would have been unthinkable for a Japanese semiconductor maker: outsourcing research overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2016
Toshiba's President Tsunakawa warns of long road to recovery
A day after stepping into his new role, Toshiba Corp. President Satoshi Tsunakawa has cautioned that the company is still recovering from a bruising accounting scandal and faces a lengthy turnaround process.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2016
Sharp's 'subpar' performance prompts Hon Hai to warn of job cuts but vow to reward dedicated ranks
Terry Gou warns his newly acquired employees of job cuts while promising to reward those who commit to rebuilding.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2016
For Hon Hai, turning around Sharp will be tougher than takeover
Terry Gou has pledged to keep Sharp intact, respect its independence and try to preserve jobs. He will have a hard time keeping those agreements.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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