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US investors cite 3 ways Japanese equities can unlock more value
Equities Capital efficiency, stock incentives and English disclosures are key, experts say Pedestrians walk past a stock quotation board in Tokyo showing the Nikkei Stock Average’s figure on May 7. © Reuters NEW YORK — As the Nikkei Stock Average hits record territory, U.S. investors are urging Japanese companies to push their shares further by improving on […]
Japan to let companies shield directors from big liability claims
Politics Protection for top executives aims to encourage bold management decisions Japan hopes that limiting liability claims against executives will encourage them to make growth investments. (Photo by Nanami Sato) TOKYO — Japan will as early as 2027 limit the compensation directors must pay when found liable for business-related damages, aiming to ease concerns about shareholder […]
NTT punts profit target by 3 years as Japan mobile unit Docomo struggles
Telecommunication Poor earnings in cash cow business could slow group’s growth investments NTT’s mobile unit has faced customer attrition due to poor connectivity in urban areas. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki) TOKYO — Japanese telecommunications group NTT has pushed back a major profit target by three years, the company said Friday, as a slump at mobile unit and earnings driver NTT […]
Oil crisis sparks Japanese dash for corporate credit lines
Iran was Bankruptcy risk rises for small businesses hit by supply shock Small and midsize Japanese manufacturers face a grim earnings outlook. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi) YUMIKO OSHIMA and TAKERO MINAMI TOKYO — Japanese companies are securing credit lines at a record pace to avoid bankruptcy as the Iran war drives up prices and disrupts supply […]
China solar panel maker Jinko to sell majority stake in US unit for $191m
Energy Private equity firm FH Capital to control 2GW of production capacity at Florida plant Chinese solar and battery companies poured billions of dollars into setting up American factories to claim Biden-era tax credits. © Reuters NEW YORK — Major Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar Holding has agreed to sell a 75.1% stake in subsidiary […]
Croatia aims to be part of India-Europe corridor, prime minister says
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said that “transatlantic ties are the backbone of the modern world.” (Photo by Natsuki Kaneko) SHOGO AKAGAWA and NATSUKI KANEKO DUBROVNIK, Croatia — Croatia “wants to be part” of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor, with its ports serving as the European Union’s entry points for goods coming from the Pacific, Prime […]
ASEAN leaders to create shared fuel reserve for future crises
ASEAN leaders pose during the opening ceremony of their summit in Cebu, the Philippines, on May 8. © Reuters NATSUMI KAWASAKI and RAMON ROYANDOYAN May 8, 2026 13:37 JST Updated on May 8, 2026 21:25 JST CEBU, Philippines — Southeast Asian leaders on Friday said they intend to develop a shared fuel reserve that member […]
Honda slips into first operating loss as it reevaluates EV strategy
Automobiles Red ink is among the largest recorded by Japanese automakers Honda Motor has been forced to revise its electric vehicle strategy, including canceling three EV model launches planned for North America. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumida) TOKYO — Honda Motor recorded an operating loss of approximately 400 billion yen ($2.55 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March, Nikkei […]
Toyota forecasts decrease in net profit for FY26 amid Middle East tensions
Automobiles Automaker aims to maintain strong sales in North America despite Trump tariffs Toyota marked record-high global sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026 even with U.S. tariffs on imported cars. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) YURIKA YONEDA May 8, 2026 14:15 JST Updated on May 8, 2026 18:26 JST TOKYO — Toyota Motor said on […]