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BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2018

France braces for economic blow from 'yellow vest' protests

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will meet retailers and insurers on Monday to assess the economic impact of nationwide protests over rising fuel costs, he said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2018

U.S. Republican senators split with Trump over slain Saudi journalist

Several U.S. Republican senators on Sunday rejected President Donald Trump's embrace of Saudi Arabia after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with some lawmakers from his party saying Congress must take additional action.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 25, 2018

Zen and chocolate: Seeking tranquility in business, life

Life is sweet right now for French national Jerome Chouchan, and it's not just because he is surrounded by chocolate every day.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2018

In art, success depends on who you know

Researchers found they could predict success decades in advance from the names of the first five galleries where an artist exhibits.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2018

Chinese e-commerce sites remove Dolce & Gabbana products following backlash over 'racist' advertising campaign

Chinese e-commerce sites have removed Dolce & Gabbana products amid a spiraling backlash against an advertising campaign that was decried as racist by celebrities and on social media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2018

This Thanksgiving, ample servings of amusement

Sifting this year's other detritus, let us also be thankful for the following amusements.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 21, 2018

Putting 'America First,' Trump stands by Saudis, admitting 'maybe' crown prince knew of slaying

President Donald Trump said he wouldn't downgrade U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, regardless of whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered his death.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 20, 2018

Honda apologizes after dealership mocks rival Nissan on Twitter over Ghosn scandal

A prominent Nissan marketing catchphrase was turned on its head after a rogue Honda dealership took aim at the rival automaker on Twitter over the arrest of Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, forcing Honda to apologize Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 20, 2018

Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested over allegations of 'grave' financial misconduct

Prosecutors move toward arresting the top executive over allegations that he under-reported his corporate salary.
BUSINESS
Nov 20, 2018

Firm's 600% opioid antidote price hike cost taxpayers millions: U.S. senators

Kaleo Inc.'s more than 600 percent price increase on its opioid-overdose antidote has cost the Medicare and Medicaid health program $142 million since 2014, according to a report by two U.S. senators.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 19, 2018

SoftBank's new robot Whiz skips the chit chat, gets to work mopping office floors

SoftBank Group Corp. is introducing a new robot that, unlike the talkative Pepper, skips the chit chat and just mops the floor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2018

Last thing quake-prone Japan needed was the KYB data-rigging scandal

In disaster-prone Japan, earthquake resistance is vital to prevent buildings from collapsing when a powerful temblor hits, and builders and seismic reinforcement providers have repeatedly given assurances about the safety of their structures.
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2018

Art of the upper hand: Entrepreneur helps China firms battle Trump's $250 billion trade war

U.S. President Donald Trump's $250 billion economic battle with China has run into a one-man obstacle. A trade-war whisperer working for the other side.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 19, 2018

Sharp foresight coupled with penchant for precision

For Chris Hill, CEO of WeWork Japan, the day begins at 5:00 a.m. with meditating in the bath.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Nov 18, 2018

Exports of Fukushima-brand alcohol hit record in fiscal 2017

Exports of sake, liquor and other alcoholic beverages produced in Fukushima Prefecture reached a record high of about 296,000 liters in fiscal 2017.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 17, 2018

Mariya Takeuchi: The pop genius behind 2018's surprise online smash hit from Japan

On the 40th anniversary of singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi's debut, The Japan Times sits down with the musician responsible for such classics as 'Sutekina Holiday,' 'September' and the track that has taken the internet by storm, 'Plastic Love.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2018

Brexiteers bet U.K. can defy gravity in post-divorce trade

The U.K.'s hard-line Brexit backers are making their move. If they get their way on the U.K.'s new trade arrangements, they will face a test of gravity.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 16, 2018

Nissan and Dongfeng aim to boost annual output of electric vehicle model at joint China plant to 23,000 units

Dongfeng Motor Co., a Chinese joint venture with Nissan Motor Co., aims to boost annual output of its first electric vehicle model for the Chinese market to 23,000 units in 2019, officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2018

Business bosses alarmed as U.K. Cabinet resignations imperil Brexit deal

Business leaders expressed growing alarm on Thursday as a draft Brexit agreement seen as the only chance of preserving some stability in U.K.-EU trading threatened to unravel, sending stock prices and the pound plunging.
EDITORIALS
Nov 15, 2018

Set adequate regulations for IT platform giants

Steps need to be taken to ensure that the operations of Internet giants such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are fair and equitable for all participants in the markets.
Japan Times
Nov 15, 2018

QBIT Robotics enters into a business and capital tie-up with UCC Holdings

Joint proposal for providing robot café service in Japan
Japan Times
Singapore report 2018
Nov 15, 2018

Measuring Success in the heart of Southeast Asia

Next year sees Shimadzu Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. celebrating 30 years in Singapore. The company is the leading provider of analytical equipment, testing machines, balances and medical equipment to research institutions, universities and chemical manufacturers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 14, 2018

Bank of Japan's hoard of assets now bigger than the economy

The Bank of Japan's massive asset purchase program has taken it into uncharted territory, with its ballooning holdings now larger than the country's annual economic output.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 14, 2018

Natural disasters add to growing economic headwinds as GDP contracts in third quarter

Natural disasters this summer combined with global trade frictions were behind the economy's sluggish third-quarter performance, making GDP fall at an annualized rate of 1.2 percent, government data showed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Taking the Lead
Nov 13, 2018

Successful Japanese communications entrepreneur sets sights on renewable energy race

If it wasn't for Sachio Semmoto, the landscape of Japan's communications industry would look different today.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2018

Japanese, EU cars in the crosshairs as U.S. weighs tariffs on national security grounds

The U.S. Commerce Department has submitted draft recommendations to the White House on its investigation into whether to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts on national security grounds, two administration officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 12, 2018

SoftBank unveils ¥2.4 trillion IPO for Japan mobile telecom business

SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking to raise ¥2.4 trillion in the initial public offering of its domestic telecommunications operations scheduled for Dec. 19.

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