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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2019

Sony records strongest Q2 profit as image sensor demand offsets slide in gaming earnings

Sony Corp. on Wednesday said operating profit jumped 16 percent in its strongest-ever result for a second quarter, as robust sales of image sensors offset a tumble in earnings from its gaming division.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 29, 2019

New Mekong dam in Laos opens to protests from villagers in Thailand

The first hydropower dam on the lower Mekong River began commercial operations in Laos on Tuesday amid protests from villagers in Thailand who say the Xayaburi Dam and several others in the works will destroy their livelihoods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2019

'We know we made mistakes' on 737 Max, Boeing CEO set to tell Congress

Boeing Co. Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg will acknowledge on Tuesday that the aircraft manufacturer made mistakes, as he appears at a congressional hearing on two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, according to written testimony made public on Monday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 28, 2019

Innovative technology shines in world championships

As the 2019 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships wrapped up in Doha on Oct. 6, Seiko once again accurately recorded every second and centimeter of the athletes' efforts.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Dydo embraces innovation leading to success

Driven by its vision to extend its presence outside Japan, Dydo Group Holdings Inc. continues to produce high-quality products for the Turkish market.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Tosyali Holding creates a solid foundation across nations

Armed with a vision to become one of the most successful companies in Turkey, Tosyali Holding has become one of the world’s largest iron and steel manufacturers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2019

$14.5 billion acquisition offer: Louis Vuitton really wants something from Tiffany but timing may be iffy

LVMH is apparently looking to add a new bauble to its collection of luxury industry jewels. It might want to remember that, in jewelry as in corporate acquisitions, the patient shopper often gets a better deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2019

Prolonged Brexit uncertainty frustrating Japanese companies

Japanese manufacturers are growing frustrated yet again over another delay in Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, as the prolonged confusion is raising concerns over disruptions to their businesses and supply chains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 25, 2019

Renault makes cuts to outlook expecting global auto woes to deepen

Renault SA has cut its outlook for the global auto market, expecting demand to shrink by around 4 percent this year after the French carmaker slashed its forecasts.
Japan Times
Czech Republic report 2019
Oct 25, 2019

Placing value on safety and society for 20 years

Driven to deliver high-value services and products to customers worldwide, Kayaku Safety Systems Europe a.s. (KSE), a subsidiary of Nippon Kaya­ku Co., Ltd. has become an industrial force to be reckoned with.
Japan Times
Czech Republic report 2019
Oct 25, 2019

Yokogawa: Delivering solutions, support and technical expertise

Since 1915, Yokogawa has supported customers by delivering innovation-driven solutions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 22, 2019

Facebook announces steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 U.S. election

Facebook Inc. has announced steps to combat misinformation and voter suppression ahead of the November 2020 U.S. presidential election, on the same day it disclosed the removal of a network of Russian accounts targeting U.S. voters on Instagram.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

Where women see bias, men see a 'pipeline' problem

McKinsey's enormous new data set shows diverging opinions on what stalls young women's careers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2019

SoftBank seen seeking to take control of WeWork in bailout deal including $5 billion in debt financing

SoftBank Group Corp. is looking to take a controlling stake in WeWork, according to a person familiar with the matter. The deal is said to value the company at about $8 billion or less, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 21, 2019

Renault's weaker outlook raises odds for deal on Nissan stake

Renault SA's growing litany of woes could nudge the French carmaker to reduce its stake in Nissan Motor Co., a step that would help ease their strained relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 20, 2019

With surprise backing from workers, Toyota group firm dares to go completely smoke-free

Toyoda Gosei Co., part of the Toyota Motor Corp. group, has decided to ban smoking in all its facilities nationwide from January.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2019

Bottled water sellers ponder aluminum cans over plastic

Global bottled water giants are ramping up trials of easily recyclable aluminum cans to replace plastic that pollutes the world's seas. Sound like a slam-dunk for the environment? Not entirely.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2019

Renault CEO Clotilde Delbos signals strategy reset to get carmaker back on track

Within a week of taking the helm, Renault SA interim Chief Executive Officer Clotilde Delbos called into question the strategic road map that had been meant to carry the French carmaker through 2022.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2019

Your next vacation may be virtual

Airlines are investing in virtual reality because the global tourism boom is unsustainable.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2019

Harley halts output of electric model pivotal to revival bid

Harley-Davidson Inc. has halted production of LiveWire, the debut electric bike it's counting on to attract new riders.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 13, 2019

Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm

German-born Hartmut Schick heads operations at Daimler Trucks Asia, bringing with him more than three decades of experience with the Daimler Group, the world's biggest producer of commercial vehicles.
BUSINESS
Oct 12, 2019

Coca-Cola Japan to release canned chūhai alcoholic drink nationwide

Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. has said that it will launch a canned chūhai spirits-based product nationwide on Oct. 28, making its full-fledged entry into the alcoholic beverage market.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Oct 11, 2019

With appeal of Tepco acquittal, thousands hit by Fukushima nuclear disaster seek closure

Plaintiffs have appealed a ruling handed down by the Tokyo District Court in mid-September that found three former Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives not guilty of professional negligence. A class action lawsuit against the executives claimed they had failed to apply the proper safety measures to prevent...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 8, 2019

Blizzard punishes gamer and rescinds prize money for supporting Hong Kong protests

A unit of Activision Blizzard Inc. has punished a player for expressing support for Hong Kong's protest movement, the latest example of a U.S. company attempting to rein in speech that might displease the Chinese Communist Party.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Oct 6, 2019

Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'

Insults, physical violence, unreasonable demands — coming from a superior at work these and other types of similar behavior are definitely not allowed.

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