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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2020
T-Mobile's fate rests with judge after last arguments in Sprint trial
T-Mobile US Inc.'s bid to buy wireless rival Sprint Corp. is in a judge's hands after the companies made their final plea for him to reject a state lawsuit seeking to block the deal.
BUSINESS
Jan 3, 2020
Analyst expects judge to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger
A Cowen & Co. analyst predicts that states opposing T-Mobile US Inc.'s $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint Corp. may have convinced a federal judge to block the deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2019
T-Mobile outpaces estimates for profit and mobile-subscriber gains
T-Mobile US Inc. posted subscriber gains that exceeded analysts' predictions and raised its customer forecast for the year, once again outpacing larger rivals Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2019
T-Mobile likely to secure U.S. antitrust approval for Sprint takeover deal
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. is set to win U.S. antitrust approval for its takeover of Sprint Corp. on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, moving the wireless carriers a step closer to completing a deal that has been more than a year in the making.
BUSINESS
May 31, 2019
T-Mobile and Sprint offer to shed airwaves, enticing cable giants Comcast and Charter
T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. are considering the divestiture of some airwaves to win Justice Department approval of their $26.5 billion merger, a proposal that's already attracted interest from Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 21, 2019
In break with FCC, U.S. Justice Department leans against T-Mobile takeover of Sprint
The Justice Department is leaning against approving T-Mobile U.S. Inc.'s proposed takeover of Sprint Corp., according to a source familiar with the review, even after the companies won the backing of the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 13, 2019
T-Mobile's proposed $25.5 billion Sprint deal draws flak from U.S. Democrats concerned about prices
T-Mobile US Inc.'s proposed $26.5 billion purchase of Sprint Corp. came under congressional scrutiny for the second time in as many months, with Democrats warning that the merger between two of the nation's top four carriers could lead to higher prices for consumers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 18, 2018
T-Mobile wins U.S. security OK for sprint takeover: sources
T-Mobile US Inc. won U.S. national security approval for its takeover of Sprint Corp., according to two people familiar with the matter, one of the regulatory conditions needed before the two wireless carriers can combine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2018
Air hockey-playing robot shows how Huawei haunts T-Mobile's Sprint deal
Huawei Technologies Co. and wireless carrier SoftBank Group Corp.' close business dealings could be an issue in T-Mobile U.S. Inc.'s proposed purchase of SoftBank's Sprint Corp.
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2018
Jobs, competition, prices, even 5G debut may be threatened if T-Mobile buys Sprint: union
T-Mobile US Inc.'s proposed $26.5 billion purchase of Sprint Corp. would cost jobs, threaten competition and may not speed the arrival of advanced 5G networks, the Communications Workers of America said in a filing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2018
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son in his own words — all 303,513 of them
Masayoshi Son has a lot going on these days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
May 19, 2018
SoftBank chairman Masayoshi Son risks U.S. security shackles with T-Mobile
SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son has battled for years to merge T-Mobile U.S. Inc. with his Sprint Corp. Now that he finally has a deal, he risks having his hands tied by a secretive U.S. government panel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 3, 2018
SoftBank names Sprint's Marcelo Claure COO after T-Mobile acquisition
SoftBank Group Corp. named Marcelo Claure chief operating officer, elevating Sprint Corp.'s top executive into a broader role after he negotiated a merger between the U.S. wireless operator and T-Mobile U.S. Inc.
EDITORIALS
May 2, 2018
Telecom deal would help and challenge Son
While Masayoshi Son will lose control of Sprint, the deal — if approved — will loosen financial constraints on his other businesses.
BUSINESS
Apr 30, 2018
T-Mobile, Sprint say merger would help U.S. beat China in 5G race
T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. said on Sunday they had agreed to a $26 billion all-stock deal and believed they could win over skeptical regulators because the merger would create thousands of jobs and help the United States beat China to creating a next-generation mobile network.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2018
Sprint and T-Mobile said to be back in merger talks
Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. have restarted talks about a potential deal, according to people familiar with the matter, five months after efforts to combine two of the biggest U.S. wireless providers fell apart.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 31, 2017
SoftBank's talks to merge Sprint and T-Mobile hit major problem
SoftBank Group Corp.'s talks to merge U.S. unit Sprint Corp. with T-Mobile US Inc. have hit a serious snag, according to sources familiar with the matter, throwing the deal into jeopardy after months of talks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 31, 2017
SoftBank reportedly planning direct bid for U.S. firm Charter Communications
Masayoshi Son plans to use the SoftBank Group in a direct bid for Charter Communications after a proposal to merge it with his Sprint unit was rejected.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 8, 2016
SoftBank's profit improves as Sprint gets on track
SoftBank Group Corp. reported a better-than-projected second-quarter profit, with the wireless and internet businesses in Japan bringing in cash while Sprint Corp. shows signs of improvement.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 28, 2016
SoftBank profit rises on proceeds from Alibaba stake sale
SoftBank Group Corp.'s first-quarter profit rose 19 percent as proceeds from selling part of its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. helped offset losses at Sprint Corp.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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