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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 31, 2018
Finance Ministry sets up compliance promotion panel to regain public trust
The Finance Ministry has set up a compliance promotion panel to regain public trust that was lost due to scandals such as the alteration of ministry records related to a controversial state land sale to private school operator Moritomo Gakuen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2018
Ghosn's family says misconduct allegations are Nissan revolt: NYT
The daughters of Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman Carlos Ghosn, indicted on suspicion of violating Japan's financial reporting laws, believe the accusations are part of an internal revolt within the carmaker to prevent a merger with Renault, the New York Times reports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 25, 2018
Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly released from Tokyo prison on bail
Greg Kelly, the former Nissan Motor Co. director arrested along with ex-Chairman Carlos Ghosn, was granted bail and released Tuesday, after spending more than a month in detention.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2018
Greg Kelly's wife says the former Nissan director could be released on Christmas Day
The wife of Greg Kelly, the jailed former representative director of Nissan Motor Co., said there's a chance he'll be released Christmas Day. She also revealed that several U.S. government officials have supported efforts to arrange for his return to Tennessee.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 23, 2018
Carlos Ghosn allegedly used Nissan CEO fund to reward Saudi national for help on faltering personal investment
Ousted Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is suspected of using a Nissan fund to reward a Saudi Arabian acquaintance who helped him deal with a personal investment that incurred a huge loss.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 21, 2018
Ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has detention period extended following rearrest on fresh allegations of misconduct
The arrest was a dramatic turnaround, as Ghosn appeared close to release after a court rejected a request from prosecutors Thursday to extend his detention.
EDITORIALS
Dec 15, 2018
Admit the error of eugenics law
Lawmakers working on a relief measure for people forcefully sterilized should include a clear statement of government responsibility for a terrible policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 14, 2018
Nissan to sue sister of Carlos Ghosn over improperly gaining from contract
Nissan Motor Co. plans to file a lawsuit with a Rio de Janeiro court against a sister of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn after an internal probe found she had improperly gained from a contract to serve as an adviser, sources said Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 14, 2018
Why Japan needs criminal justice reform
Carlos Ghosn's arrest is a reminder that the nation's legal system is designed to coerce confessions, not maintain rule of law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2018
Nine medical schools in Japan rigged entrance exams to benefit men and relatives of alumni, ministry report says
The ministry will start preparing rules to ensure fairness in the entrance exams for the 2020 year and beyond.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 14, 2018
France plans Renault CEO hunt as board frays over Carlos Ghosn: sources
The French government is seeking candidates to replace Renault SA's embattled boss Carlos Ghosn, sources said, as board members began to voice doubts about keeping him in office following his indictment in Japan for suspected misconduct.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 13, 2018
The strengthening case against Trump
The House of Representatives' incoming Democratic committee chairs insist that they have no interest in impeaching President Donald Trump, but as they continue to investigate his administration's wrongdoings, that outcome may become inevitable.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 12, 2018
Tokyo court rejects complaint filed by Ghosn's close aide over detention
The Tokyo District Court rejected Wednesday a complaint filed by a close aide of former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn against the court's latest decision to further extend his detention period over an alleged case of financial misconduct.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 11, 2018
Court rejects former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn's appeal to end detention
A Tokyo court on Tuesday rejected ousted Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn's appeal to end his detention following his arrest last month on allegations of financial misconduct.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 11, 2018
Japan's Olympus to pay $85 million in U.S. for failure to report infections
Olympus Corp. said Tuesday it was fined $85 million in a plea deal reached with the U.S. Justice Department after admitting failure to report infections connected to its duodenum endoscopes to U.S. authorities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 9, 2018
Nissan seeks to block Carlos Ghosn's access to Rio de Janeiro apartment after he is released by Japanese authorities
Nissan, fearing former Chairman Carlos Ghosn may remove or destroy evidence, seeks to block his access to an apartment in Rio de Janeiro.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2018
Nissan to recall 150,000 vehicles after new improper inspection practices come to light
Already bogged down in a series of cases of improper vehicle tests, Nissan Motor Co. said Friday that it has found new misconduct and will recall about 150,000 automobiles.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 7, 2018
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn may be indicted as soon as Monday
Prosecutors are also planning to re-arrest Ghosn on new charges not yet made public, sources said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 7, 2018
Renault nearing first conclusions in Carlos Ghosn probe
Renault SA is aiming to reach in about a week the first conclusions to its internal probe into whether the pay packages of Carlos Ghosn, along with the French carmaker's other top managers, were properly disclosed to shareholders, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 7, 2018
Japan to exclude Huawei and ZTE from public procurement: source
The move comes amid concerns about security breaches that have led the United States and other countries to ban them from supplying infrastructure products.

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