Japan to phase out Russian oil use but remain in Sakhalin energy projects
The ban "in principle" on Russian oil imports is expected to come in stages, and is expected to have limited effect on Japan's supplies.
Marubeni cuts exposure to Russia as it writes down stake in Sakhalin-1 project
Its net exposure to Russia, including long-term credit, fixed assets and investments, was reduced to ¥12.3 billion as of the end of March, the company said.
Japanese traders tapping 'human resources sharing' to motivate employees
Such programs are not intended for profits in the short term, but to support local businesses and create future business opportunities.
Marubeni expects up to $3.5 billion from Gavilon sale to Viterra
Marubeni will transfer shares of Gavilon to Viterra following a reorganization of Gavilon’s structure, the Tokyo-based company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Japanese trading firms encouraging active participation by women
Women account for only around 10% of career-track positions at major traders.
Warren Buffett has made $2 billion so far with bet on Japan's trading houses
The gain of more than 30% across the five firms has outpaced the benchmark Topix index’s 21% rise, without accounting for dividend income.
Can Japan embrace an alternative approach to plastic?
Japanese companies are rethinking how we make, use and dispose of products by creating substitutes to fossil fuel-based plastics.
Marubeni reportedly planning sale of North Sea oil and gas fields
A disposal would follow the retreat of other Japanese firms — and several international oil majors — from the aging basin to focus on larger operations elsewhere.
Buffett-led share price boom short-lived for most Japan trading firms
The August announcement, among the largest investments ever made by Buffett in Japan, boosted investor interest in the trading companies.
Berkshire Hathaway takes stakes topping $6 billion in Japan's top five trading companies
Shares in the trading houses leaped on news of the foray, one of billionaire Warren Buffett's biggest in Asia’s second-largest economy.
Marubeni to launch Japan's first large-scale offshore wind power business
Marubeni Corp. is gearing up to launch what it says will be Japan's first large-scale offshore wind power generation business. Tokyo-based Akita Offshore Wind Corp., an equity-method affiliate of the trading house, will set up 33 wind power generators at port facilities in the cities ...
Higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese products are expected to affect Marubeni Corp., Masumi Kakinoki, president and chief executive officer of the major trading house, said in a recent interview. "Japan will be affected for sure and so will Marubeni to some extent," said Kakinoki, who ...
