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OBAYASHI CORP

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 18, 2019
Two contractors for Tokyo-Osaka maglev rail project ordered to partly halt business over bid-rigging
The transport ministry ordered two major contractors on Friday to temporarily suspend part of their business operations after they were fined last year by a Tokyo court for rigging bids for construction work on the Tokyo-Osaka maglev train project.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2018
Court fines two contractors for maglev project bid-rigging
The Tokyo District Court has fined two major contractors for taking part in bid-rigging in connection with construction work for the Tokyo-Osaka maglev train project.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 6, 2018
Four Japanese maglev contractors barred from industry ministry tenders
The industry ministry has suspended four of the nation's biggest construction companies from bidding for public works projects ordered by the ministry for four months following their indictment for alleged bid-rigging on maglev train projects.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 23, 2018
FTC files criminal complaint against four Tokyo-Osaka maglev contractors over alleged bid-rigging
The Fair Trade Commission on Friday filed a criminal complaint against four major contractors for their alleged involvement in bid-rigging over contracts related to a Tokyo-Osaka maglev train link.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2018
Ministry considers barring contractors involved in maglev bid-rigging from designated bidders' list
The infrastructure ministry said Tuesday it will consider excluding contractors involved in bid-rigging related to the Tokyo-Osaka maglev train project from its list of designated bidders.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 17, 2018
Contractors claim no illegality in their maglev train bidding and will not seek leniency deal
Three major construction companies being investigated for suspected bid rigging on a magnetically levitated train line project claim they did not engage in any illegal behavior and do not plan to seek leniency in exchange for admitting to the allegation, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 13, 2017
Probe into maglev bid obstruction at Obayashi Corp. extends to two more firms
Prosecutors questioned executives from Shimizu Corp. and Taisei Corp. on a voluntary basis following alleged bidding obstruction by Obayashi Corp. in connection with the maglev train project, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 11, 2017
Prosecutors question execs at Obayashi and other top contractors over suspicious maglev deals
The fraud investigation targeting Obayashi Corp. is spreading to the nation's other major general contractors as prosecutors scrutinize deals related to the u00a59 trillion maglev project.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2017
Obayashi's HQ searched for evidence of fraud linked to maglev bids
Prosecutors have raided Obayashi Corp.'s headquarters and other locations to investigate possible fraud in bidding on contracts for a ¥9 trillion ($79 billion) maglev train project, people close to the matter said Saturday.
BUSINESS
Mar 23, 2016
Japan's Obayashi considers major offshore wind project
Obayashi Corp. is considering building a wind power project with as much as 455 megawatts of capacity off the coast of Akita Prefecture, amid a push by the local government to expand the use of clean energy.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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