Business
Daiwa House Industry Provides 50 Temporary Units for Maui Wildfire Survivors
August 25, 2024 | 0 CommentsDaiwa House Industry Co. has stepped in to provide temporary housing for those affected by a devastating wildfire that swept through Maui, Hawaii in August…...Read more
Marubeni aims to reduce emissions in sewage treatment by utilizing Danish startup’s technology for burning sludge
August 25, 2024 | 0 CommentsMarubeni Corp. is preparing to launch a new business venture aimed at reducing emissions in sewage treatment. Currently, the majority of sewage sludge is incinerated,…...Read more
Yamaha Motor Subsidiary Introduces Autonomous Transportation Vehicle as Japanese Companies Pursue Unmanned Technology
August 24, 2024 | 0 CommentsYamaha Motor Co.'s subsidiary, eve autonomy, Inc., has unveiled a new unmanned transportation vehicle equipped with Level 4 self-driving technology. This advanced technology allows the…...Read more
Bank of Japan Chief to Closely Monitor Unstable Markets; Gov. Kazuo Ueda Supports Future Interest Rate Hikes
August 24, 2024 | 0 CommentsBank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has stated that the central bank will closely monitor the ongoing volatility in financial markets "with extreme caution." Ueda…...Read more
Factors Impacting Japan’s Rice Supply: Heat, Rising Demand from Inbound Tourists
August 24, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan is currently facing a shortage of rice, with supermarket shelves empty and purchase restrictions in place. The combination of declining supplies due to last…...Read more
Nissin Receives Antitrust Warning on Instant Noodle Prices
August 23, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a warning to Nissin Food Products Co. on Thursday, stating that the company may have violated the…...Read more
Nippon Steel and JFE Steel to Acquire Stake in Australian Coal Mine for Cost-Cutting and Sustainability
August 23, 2024 | 0 CommentsNippon Steel Corp. and JFE Steel Corp. have announced their plans to acquire a stake in a coal mine located in Queensland, Australia. Currently, the…...Read more
Ministry Investigates Kawasaki Heavy for Engine Data Tampering
August 22, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe transport ministry conducted an on-site inspection on Thursday at a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. plant in Kobe regarding ship engine data tampering by the…...Read more
Tokyo Metro Plans to Go Public in October
August 22, 2024 | 0 CommentsShareholders of Tokyo Metro Co. are considering the possibility of making the subway operator a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, according to…...Read more
Kobayashi Pharma Now Accepting Compensation Requests
August 21, 2024 | 0 CommentsKobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., based in Osaka, Japan, has announced that it is now accepting requests for compensation from individuals who have experienced health issues as…...Read more