Business / Corporate Jul 26, 2023
Nissan to invest $663 million in Renault EV unit as alliance rejigged
The deal caps months of negotiations aimed at rebalancing the troubled automotive alliance.
Business / Corporate Jul 25, 2023
Taxi firm’s hydrogen cell experience highlights fuel’s pitfalls
It’s not that there’s anything wrong specifically with the cars, good looking midsized sedans with Lexus-level luxury. Rather, it’s the high cost of hydrogen.
Business Jul 10, 2023
Yamaha president backs hydrogen as green fuel option for carbon neutrality
Japan’s automotive industry employs 5.5 million people, and has long advocated a multistrategy approach toward decarbonization aiming to sustain existing manufacturers and suppliers.
Business Jul 5, 2023
JAL to rent clothes to passengers for vacations and business trips
Rental of each set of clothing will cost ¥4,000 to ¥7,000 and garments will be made available in three sizes: small, medium and large.
Business Jun 16, 2023
Nissan COO who led turnaround after Carlos Ghosn is stepping down
The announcement comes after the company said last month that Ashwani Gupta, who took charge as COO in December 2019, won’t be reappointed to its board.
Business / Corporate May 30, 2023
Alternative fuels take the spotlight at Japanese endurance race
Toyota's Corolla H2 Concept, running on liquid hydrogen, crossed the finish line at Fuji International Speedway 24 hours after Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda climbed into the driver's seat.
Business May 12, 2023
Nissan profit outlook tops projections as cost cuts bear fruit
Operating profit will be ¥520 billion ($3.9 billion) for the period through March 2024, the Yokohama-based company said Thursday.
Business May 3, 2023
Japan Airlines to debut first freighter planes in 13 years
The airline has previously run its cargo business using space on passenger flights and chartering other companies’ freighters.
Business | FOCUS Sep 23, 2022
Japan's intervention unlikely to stem yen's slide
The dollar remains on course to return to the ¥145 level and possibly rise to ¥147.66, a level unseen in more than 32 years, market analysts say.
Business / Financial Markets Aug 5, 2022
Nikkei closes at two-month high on upbeat earnings and tech shares
The Nikkei average ended up 243.67 points, or 0.87%, from Thursday at 28,175.87, its highest finish since June 9. The broader Topix index finished 16.44 points higher at 1,947.17.