Major Japan trading houses post record profits as resource prices climb
While all seven major firms have seen a boost, their earnings reports for the year to March have also showed them suffering losses from operations related to Russia.
South Korea court orders sale of seized Mitsubishi Heavy patents for wartime labor
The incoming South Korean president, Yoon Suk-yeol, has indicated the South Korean side understands Japan's worries and that the two countries should seek a solution together.
Trading houses Mitsui and Mitsubishi to study Shell's exit from Sakhalin 2 gas project
The Japanese firms said Tuesday they will consult with the government to assess the British oil major's planned exit from its flagship oil and natural gas business in eastern Russia.
Domestic output of Japanese automakers hit lowest level in 45 years in 2021
According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, total output in Japan decreased for the third straight year.
Former Mitsubishi SpaceJet engineer trains next generation after project freeze
Junichi Miyakawa has launched a course designed to share knowledge of airplane manufacturing with future industry professionals and keep ambitions alive.
Mitsubishi and Petronas to sell stakes in Myanmar's Yetagun gas field
The moves represent the latest exits by major energy companies from the country since last year's military coup.
Japanese trading firms encouraging active participation by women
Women account for only around 10% of career-track positions at major traders.
Mitsubishi invests in Laos wind farm project, the biggest in Southeast Asia
The onshore wind farm project, also described as the "first cross-border electricity interchange from wind power generation" in the region, is aimed at fighting climate change.
Japan seafood imports may include fish from Chinese ships flagged for rights abuses
Several of the Chinese fishing vessels belonged to a company based in Dalian that was embargoed by the U.S. government in May for the use of slave labor.
Mitsubishi Electric products without proper inspection sent to 15 nations
The exported air conditioners have been used in subways in New York and London, and in trains in Germany, officials said.
