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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 30, 2016
Mitsubishi Aircraft says MRJ delivery still on track
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. said it is sticking to the schedule of handing over its first plane in 2018 after issues with the jet's air conditioning ventilator this weekend grounded the plane from further test flights.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 29, 2016
MRJ back in hangar after test flights to U.S. thwarted by air conditioner
After two aborted test flights in as many days tied to a problematic air-conditioning system, Japan's first locally built passenger jet was back for checks and fixes amid delays to a program aimed at challenging the dominance of Brazil's Embraer SA and Canada's Bombardier Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 2, 2016
Clouds lifting for Japan's banks as negative rates stay put
The Bank of Japan's decision not to drag interest rates further below zero provides relief for the nation's banks after shrinking lending profits crimped first-quarter earnings.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2016
Japan's biggest bank may cease underwriting JGB auctions as negative rates bite
The main lending unit of MUFG says it may quit as one of the 22 primary dealers that underwrite government bond auctions.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 17, 2016
Mitsubishi UFJ projects 11% lower profit amid negative rates
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. sees full-year profits falling 11 percent as negative interest rates squeeze loan profitability and the costs of bad loans increase.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2016
Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal spreads; at least two more models involved
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday it may have falsified data for the fuel efficiency tests of more vehicle models, including the nine models sold currently and in the past on top of the four already identified
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 26, 2016
Daimler, Ford brace for scrutiny after emission scandals
Carmakers have to be clearer about the way they certify their fuel economy and emission ratings as regulators ramp up scrutiny over the gap between laboratory results and on-road conditions, according to Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 14, 2016
Japan's biggest bank criticizes BOJ policy for fueling anxiety
The top executive of Japan's biggest bank delivered a rare criticism of the central bank on Thursday, saying its negative-interest-rate policy has contributed to anxiety among households and companies and prolonging it may weaken financial institutions.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 8, 2016
An apology, forgiveness and reconciliation
Lasting reconciliation can only be achieved when the stories and lessons of the past are handed down to future generations.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 4, 2016
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi eyes U.S. regional banks, new CEO says
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s main lending unit is eyeing further acquisitions in the U.S. and Asia as part of its long-standing aspirations to become one of the world's leading commercial banks, the unit's new president said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 19, 2016
Mazda, MMC expand Takata-linked recalls by 2 million vehicles
Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. added more than 2 million vehicles to worldwide recalls linked to Takata Corp. air bags in response to the latest confirmed death caused by rupturing safety devices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 16, 2016
Mitsubishi gets $946 million plane order from U.S. leasing company
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., the maker of Japan's first passenger jet, won an order for as many as 20 planes from a U.S. lessor, according to two people familiar with the deal.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 6, 2016
Mitsubishi UFJ plans division to pursue fintech endeavors
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has set up a unit to research and develop new financial technologies, the first of its kind for a major Japanese bank, people with knowledge of the matter said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 24, 2015
Mitsubishi Regional Jet rollout delayed by another year
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. will push back delivery of the first Japanese-made passenger jet by a year, the fourth time it has delayed bringing the Mitsubishi Regional Jet to market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 26, 2015
Japan's largest bank said to enter fray for Bank Panin stake
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has entered the running for a 39 percent stake in PT Bank Pan Indonesia, people with knowledge of the matter said, potentially setting up a battle between two of Japan's largest banks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2015
Japan's first passenger jet test flight set for week of October 26
Japan's first homegrown passenger jet will make its debut flight in the week of Oct. 26 to 30, placing it on course for delivery to its first customer after repeated delays.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 14, 2015
Mitsubishi UFJ pivots back toward Japan as Krugman laments economy
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., the lender that has made about $13 billion in acquisitions overseas since its founding a decade ago, is making a pivot toward its home market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2015
First flight of Mitsubishi Regional Jet planned for late October
Japan is home to some of the world's biggest automakers, is one of the world's biggest ship-makers, and its trains run on subways and high-speed tracks around the world. One industry Japan hasn't been able to penetrate is construction of passenger jets.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2015
Japan stumbles in effort to woo Australia over submarine contract
Japan's effort to charm Australian politicians and the public over its bid for a 50 billion Australian dollars (¥426 billion) submarine project appeared to stumble Wednesday, with officials from Tokyo resisting pressure to commit to building the vessels in Australia.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 11, 2015
Mitsubishi UFJ to boost Taiwan staff as cross-strait trade grows
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is seeking to expand its workforce in Taiwan as it pursues business from companies benefiting from increasing trade between the island and mainland China.

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