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BUSINESS
May 19, 2023
Auto supplier Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades
The misconduct affected 22 products for 69 customers, including rear shock absorbers and brake systems for cars, railcar dampers and connecting rods, the company said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2023
Prince Hitachi, Emperor Naruhito's uncle, undergoes surgery
The 87-year-old prince was hospitalized at the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center in Tokyo after running a fever of around 38 Celsius.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2023
Nissan and Hitachi look to charge elevators with EV batteries
Nissan Motor and a Hitachi subsidiary said Friday they plan to roll out a system to keep elevators running during blackouts by drawing power from the batteries of electric vehicles (EVs).
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 25, 2022
Hitachi looks at expanding North America train business with new U.S. plant
The firm has signed a deal with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to deliver up to 800 cars, and plans to begin producing the advanced 8000-series model in 2024.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2022
Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi to develop new nuclear reactors for use in 2030s
The plans come as the government announced in August that it would promote the construction of next-generation nuclear power plants to ensure a stable electricity supply.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 16, 2022
Bain Capital gains Chinese watchdog's nod on Hitachi Metals deal
Hitachi Metals announced last year that a consortium led by global private equity firm Bain Capital would buy all the shares of the Hitachi subsidiary for u00a5817 billion ($5.7 billion).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2022
Hitachi eases mask guidelines at workplaces
While mask requirements are being loosened overseas, a large portion of the public in Japan still comply with government requests to wear masks at work.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 3, 2022
Japanese firms turn to four-day week to improve work-life balance
Companies open to the arrangement are hoping staff will acquire new skills or develop a network of contacts through additional education or a second job.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 10, 2022
Hitachi suspends business operations in Russia
After a request from a Ukrainian deputy prime minister, Hitachi said in a statement that it is pausing all manufacturing activities in Russia for the time being.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2022
Hitachi’s ¥2 trillion divestment drive kept activists at bay
Since taking over, CEO Toshiaki Higashihara is credited with transforming Hitachi, once the country's biggest loss-maker, into a profitable enterprise without outside intervention.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 14, 2022
Hitachi to sell half of stake in construction machinery unit
The company currently owns about 51% of the unit. Of the total, 26% will be sold to a joint venture between trading house Itochu Corp. and investment fund Japan Industrial Partners Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 10, 2021
Hitachi and Alstom win ¥300 billion train deal for U.K.’s HS2 route
The mega-order will create thousands of jobs and boost Britain's two main train factories, the historic Litchurch Lane works in Derby and the Newton Aycliffe plant in the northeast.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 23, 2021
Japanese trains may dominate Washington metro after Hitachi secures deal
Hitachi Rail Washington won a contract in March to design and manufacture 256 cars of a new series with an option to build up to 800 cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2021
Hitachi to replace president for first time in seven years
Vice President Keiji Kojima will replace Toshiaki Higashihara, who will become chairman and CEO.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2021
Hitachi weighing sale of metal unit to Bain Capital-led group
Hitachi will negotiate with the group, which also involves investment fund Japan Industrial Partners Inc., in a potential deal that could be worth several hundred billion yen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 6, 2021
Mizuho says Hitachi hardware behind March banking system failure
The spate of glitches between Feb. 28 and March 12 has undermined confidence in Mizuho Bank, one of the country's three megabanks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 1, 2021
Hitachi to acquire U.S. software firm GlobalLogic for $9.6 billion
With the deal, the Japanese industrial conglomerate is aiming to globally accelerate digitalization in its railway, energy, health care and other businesses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2021
Wales bids for Hitachi nuclear site, report says
The government of Wales has approached Japan's Hitachi Ltd about acquiring the Horizon nuclear power project in Anglesey and its staff, The Sunday Times reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 21, 2021
Marketing and sports data apps join fight against pandemic
Devices designed for improving customer marketing and sports performance are now being used in the fight against COVID-19.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 26, 2020
Hitachi to abolish hanko seals for internal documents and cut paper usage by 70%
The technology giant's initiative is in line with government efforts to promote digitalization in Japan.

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