Business Sep 15, 2021
Japan's machinery orders up 0.9% in July on high demand from manufacturers
The orders, excluding those for ships and utilities due to their volatility, totaled ¥859.7 billion ($7.8 billion), according to the Cabinet Office.
Business / Corporate Sep 10, 2021
Toyota cuts production forecast by 300,000 cars on COVID-19 and chips shortage
by River Davis
The world’s No. 1 automaker is adjusting production in September and reviewing plans for October, while sticking to its forecast for operating profit of ¥2.5 trillion for the fiscal year.
Business / Corporate Sep 1, 2021
Tiny Hokkaido furniture firm proud creator of Olympic medal cases
by Kantaro Saki
Despite many challenges, a company with only 19 employees produced around 4,400 examples of "made-in-Japan" craftsmanship.
Business Sep 1, 2021
Japan's capital spending rose in April-June, showing first growth in five quarters
by Keita Nakamura
Pretax profits of domestic companies were up 93.9% from the previous year, posting the steepest increase since 2010 during the recovery from the global financial crisis.
Business | FOCUS Aug 26, 2021
Delta deepens global supply-chain challenges, disrupting shipping and hiking prices
by Cindy Wang and Enda Curran
Manufacturers reeling from shortages of key components and higher raw material and energy costs are also being forced into bidding wars to get space on cargo vessels.
Business Aug 18, 2021
Japan's June machinery orders fell 1.5%, first decline in four months
The Cabinet Office has maintained its assessment that machinery orders, seen as a leading indicator of corporate capital spending, are showing "signs of picking up."
Business Aug 1, 2021
Japanese firms worry about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
by Yuka Nakao
Many of the more than 400 Japanese companies with local operations in the country have taken steps such as putting business plans on hold.
Business Jul 11, 2021
Nearly 30% see bonuses fall this summer due to pandemic impact
The percentage of people reporting falling bonuses rose sharply last year to 30.1% and stayed at 27.6% this year, the online survey by Nippon Life Insurance Co. showed.
Business / Economy Jul 1, 2021
Sentiment among Japan's big manufacturers improves in June survey
The Bank of Japan survey came as a sign that solid global demand was helping the economy emerge from pandemic-induced doldrums.
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu Jun 21, 2021
As demand for traditional components is likely to decline, manufacturers are making pots, outdoor goods and construction materials to weather market change.
Business Jun 11, 2021
Toyota is a pioneer of hybrid vehicles and autos using hydrogen fuel.
Business Jun 11, 2021
Prices on everything from electric cars to beer cans may go up as aluminum costs surge in Japan
by Masumi Suga
Producers of the lightweight metal are increasingly calling the shots in pricing talks with Japanese buyers, as demand climbs amid a tightening global market.