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News Archive - Business in Japan

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Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Sony announced losses of £1.3 billion in the third financial quarter of 2011.
Monday, 30th January 2012
Japanese camera maker Canon has reported a rise in its full year profits.
Thursday, 12th January 2012
Corn imports to Japan from Europe look set to break the record as the world's biggest importer of the grain doubles its supply from the region
Friday, 6th January 2012
Automobile sales in Japan climbed 24 per cent in December, helping the industry recover from the disruption of the twin disasters in March
Wednesday, 4th January 2012
Following a week of poor sales, Japanese retailers have slashed the price of the Sony PlayStation Vita in a bid to spur sales as the Nintendo 3DS continues to fly of the shelves
Friday, 30th December 2011
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold off a sales tax increase following opposition to the plan
Thursday, 22nd December 2011
The Japanese car maker Toyota has predicted sales growth of 20 per cent for 2012 which would help the manufacturer regain the throne as the world's biggest car company
Monday, 19th December 2011
Festive shoppers in Japan are helping the country's economy recover following the devastating disasters in March
Wednesday, 14th December 2011
Sales figures for the Nintendo 3DS show that the handheld console has shipped over three million units as the release of Mario Kart 7 helped boost demand
Friday, 9th December 2011
Japan?s gross domestic product growth estimate has been lowered to 5.6 per cent
Monday, 5th December 2011
A majority of the Japanese population is opposed to the consumption tax increase, poll suggests
Thursday, 1st December 2011
The Japanese prime minister has ordered the next budget to be drawn up
Tuesday, 29th November 2011
Japan?s finance minister has promised to improve the position of the yen
Monday, 28th November 2011
A new mayor and governorl have been elected in Osaka
Wednesday, 23rd November 2011
Japan has pledged 67 billion yen to Iraq to help with infrastructural improvements
Tuesday, 22nd November 2011
The two Japanese stock exchanges are due to become one from 2013
Monday, 21st November 2011
The Japanese government has approved a third financial injection to improve the nation?s economic conditions
Friday, 18th November 2011
Japan?s job market is proving boisterous as the employment rate recently increased
Tuesday, 15th November 2011
Japan has experienced its greatest economic results since the March 11th disaster
Monday, 31st October 2011
Japan has once more intervened in the currency markets to keep the strengthening yen in check.
Tuesday, 25th October 2011
Japanese exports climbed 2.4 per cent in September, representing the second month of growth since the tsunami disaster
Monday, 3rd October 2011
Major manufacturers have anticipated an improvement in market conditions
Friday, 30th September 2011
Japan has approved an additional fund to stabilise the yen
Wednesday, 31st August 2011
Factory production up marginally but outlook for September is less hopeful.
A major British supermarket chain has announced it is pulling its business out of Japan
Tuesday, 30th August 2011
The first batch of rice produced near Fukushima has been shipped after it was found to be free of contamination
Thursday, 25th August 2011
Rating agency announced Japan is now AA3 nation
Tuesday, 16th August 2011
Nintendo cut price by 40 per cent and shift more units
Friday, 12th August 2011
H&M is to double the number of stores it has in Japan over the next 12 months
Tuesday, 9th August 2011
Asahi trying to purchase Independent Liquor
Kirin Holdings will have to wait to find out if they can acquire Schincariol
Thursday, 4th August 2011
BOJ sells around one trillion yen
Friday, 29th July 2011
Analysts warn number may not show full extent of problem
Thursday, 21st July 2011
Two floors will be split between cafe and restaurant
Tuesday, 19th July 2011
A Japanese company is enjoying soaring sales thanks to its innovative product.
Friday, 15th July 2011
Forest fire-fighting vehicle gets Gold award
Wednesday, 29th June 2011
Japan's factory output increased again in May
Thursday, 16th June 2011
Hayabusa probe gets award for returning to Earth with asteroid matter
Device can be used post-natural disasters
Tuesday, 14th June 2011
Competition may even help rehabilitation of Japan
Loans to help small businesses are part of the deal
Monday, 13th June 2011
Shizen also set to be shown at Bordeaux's Vinexpo
Tuesday, 7th June 2011
Earlier working days, informal office wear and less air conditioning are all ways in which Japan's businesses are aiming to cut their energy usage this summer.
Thursday, 19th May 2011
Official government figures have showed that Japan's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2011.
Thursday, 12th May 2011
Japanese manufacturing giant Toyota has posted a steep drop-off in its quarterly profits.
Thursday, 5th May 2011
Finance minister Yoshihiko Noda has refused to say whether or not he will intervene again to stem the rise of the yen.
Wednesday, 4th May 2011
A regional development bank has claimed that Japanese businesses will recover from the March 11th tsunami by the end of the summer.
Tuesday, 3rd May 2011
Japan's emergency budget for funding earthquake reconstruction efforts has passed through parliament.
Thursday, 28th April 2011
Fast-food giant McDonalds has confirmed that it will be closing several of its restaurants in Japan after last month's earthquake.
Wednesday, 27th April 2011
Japan's national credit rating has been cut for the second time in three months.
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