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Pager services to end in Japan after 50 years
Kyodo News, Published on 03/12/2018
» TOKYO: Japan will soon be out of pagers after its only provider said on Monday it will terminate its service in September next year, with the device, first introduced in the country half a century ago, made redundant by mobile phones.
Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6bn plant in US
Kyodo News, Published on 09/03/2018
» NAGOYA: Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp said Friday they have established a joint venture in the US to run a $1.6-billion plant that will create 4,000 jobs and have an annual output capacity of 300,000 vehicles.
Nikkei closes at 26-year high
Kyodo News, Published on 23/01/2018
» TOKYO: The Nikkei stock index ended above the 24,000 line Tuesday for the first time in more than 26 years as investors were relieved by the end of the US government shutdown and the Bank of Japan's decision to continue aggressive monetary easing.
China's economy accelerates for 1st time in 7 years, up 6.9% in 2017
Kyodo News, Published on 18/01/2018
» China's economy accelerated for the first time in seven years in 2017, growing 6.9% from a year earlier, on the back of robust exports and household spending, official data showed Thursday.
SoftBank to acquire 15% Uber stake for $7.7bn
Kyodo News, Published on 29/12/2017
» TOKYO: Japan's SoftBank Group Corp has agreed with Uber Technologies Inc to acquire a 15% stake in the US ride-hailing giant for $7.7 billion, SoftBank officials said Friday.
Toyota, Mazda to form alliance for joint EV development
Kyodo News, Published on 04/08/2017
» TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp are set to form a capital alliance to boost joint development of electric vehicles, sources close to the matter said Friday.
ANA, JAL seek to offer diverse in-flight meals
Kyodo News, Published on 27/07/2017
» TOKYO -- Major Japanese carriers All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are offering more options for in-flight meals amid a rise in foreign passengers and fierce competition with low-cost carriers, the companies said.
IMF keeps world growth forecast at 3.5%
Kyodo News, Published on 24/07/2017
» WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund maintained its world economic growth forecast at 3.5% this year and 3.6% next year, with upward revisions for Japan, China and other Asian emerging markets offsetting a downward projection for the United States.
Sony to restart vinyl record production
Kyodo News, Published on 29/06/2017
» TOKYO - Sony Corp said Thursday it will resume production of vinyl records for the first time in three decades this fiscal year through next March as the format sees a resurgence in popularity.
Japan job market at best level in 26 years
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2017
» TOKYO - Job availability improved in Japan in March to a level last seen more than 26 years ago, government data showed on Friday, with companies hunting for workers in a tight labour market.