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matcha-jp.comworld7 days ago
Osaka court approves bankruptcy filing by credit card processor Zentoshin
Zentoshin, an Osaka-based firm that advanced sales proceeds to credit card merchants, received court approval to begin voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. The company listed liabilities of about ¥125,929 million, the largest bankruptcy filing in Japan this year.
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Resona Holdings Forms Team to Address AI Security Risks
Resona Holdings has created an internal team to monitor advanced artificial intelligence models and strengthen security measures. The group CEO said the team will gather information and develop protections, citing a U.S. startup's AI model.
Japan Timesfinance46 days ago
Nomura Holdings Raises Profit Target to ¥750 Billion by 2031
Nomura Holdings announced new financial targets after posting record earnings. The firm aims for at least ¥750 billion in annual pretax income by March 2031 and a return on equity of 10% to 12%.
app.buzzsumo.comworld58 days ago
Calbee Temporarily Switches to Black-and-White Potato Chip Packaging Amid Supply Shortages
Calbee, Japan's leading potato chip maker, is replacing its signature orange-and-yellow packets with black-and-white versions. The packaging change stems from shortages linked to the Iran war. The company is shifting from colour to colourless packaging as a direct result.
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The Japan Timestechnology60 days agoUpdated
Honda Motor Reports ¥424 Billion Annual Loss After ¥1.58 Trillion EV Impairment Charge
Honda Motor reported a net loss of ¥424 billion for fiscal 2025, which ended in March. The automaker took a ¥1.58 trillion charge on its electric vehicle business amid shifts in the sector. CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the company promptly reorganized its EV operations and investments…
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bbc.co.ukfinance62 days ago
NYK Line Plans to Expand Oil Tanker Fleet
NYK Line's CEO has stated the Japanese shipping company is looking to expand its fleet of oil tankers to handle supplies from regions outside the Middle East. The comments were cited by Nikkei and reported by financial news wire @financialjuice. The move reflects efforts to diver…
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ecns.cnai64 days ago
SoftBank to Produce Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp. will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to manufacture battery cells and energy storage systems at its Sakai plant in Osaka Prefecture. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the fiscal year starting April 2027 with an initial target of 1 gigawa…
japantimes.co.jpworld65 days ago
Japan Forestry Group Launches Online Platform for Domestic Timber Transactions
A Tokyo-based group of forestry organizations launched an online timber marketplace in February 2026 to boost transactions of domestic timber and protect forests. About 30 businesses, mainly buyers, had registered by the end of April. The platform seeks to replace negotiated deal…