Business / Corporate Nov 27, 2020
Toyota's October output hits record on robust Japan and China demand
The Japanese auto giant's worldwide production increased for the second straight month, following 11.7% growth in September.
Business Nov 23, 2020
Majority of regional banks in Japan see profit drop or red ink
Net core business profits sank 3.8% to ¥625.3 billion because financial product sales were suspended during the coronavirus state of emergency earlier this year.
Business / Financial Markets Nov 14, 2020
Japanese banks warn of tougher road ahead after solid earnings
MUFG and Mizuho raised their full-year profit targets, thanks mainly to strong results from trading and serving cash-strapped corporate clients in the six months ended Sept. 30.
Business / Corporate Nov 13, 2020
U.S. and China demand pulls Japan’s carmakers back from the brink
by Kazuaki Nagata
With demand revived in crucial markets, Japanese auto giants have revised up their full-year profit forecasts or trimmed losses.
Business / Corporate Nov 11, 2020
Japanese banks to hit profit goals as stimulus curtails bad loans
by Taiga Uranaka and Yuki Hagiwara
Any moderation of bad-loan charges would mirror a trend seen around the world this earnings season, after banks from Singapore to the U.S. kept defaults at bay.
Business Nov 6, 2020
Yamato Transport parcel delivery figures hit record high in October
The 20.7% year-on-year increase in the delivery figures was the largest since 2000, according to the company.
Business / Corporate Nov 6, 2020
Suzuki jumps after forecasting operating profit above estimates
The automaker says it still plans to start operating a new plant in India in April next year.
Business Nov 3, 2020
Japan companies' April-September net profit down 43% amid pandemic
The air transport sector logged a net loss of ¥349.7 billion ($3.3 billion) in the six-month period.
Business / Corporate Oct 31, 2020
JAL to post net loss of up to ¥270 billion in fiscal 2020 as pandemic bites
The airline said the number of international passengers plunged 97.7% in the six months through September from a year earlier due to the outbreak of COVID-19.