Japan parts maker wary of investing in U.S. despite Trump's prod
Labor shortages may check Trump's push to expand manufacturing in America, says MinebeaMitsumi chairman.
Also his views on data centers, humanoids, Japan’s M&A landscape:
@NikkeiAsia https://t.co/MWSIWW5iO3
Japan's same-sex marriage ban: 3 things to know
Hopes for a Supreme Court decision in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage are growing after Tuesday’s high court ruling.
1. Court rulings so far
2. The government’s response
3. What’s next
@NikkeiAsia https://t.co/tgv0z0iFG6
Nissan incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa has 'no taboos' on partnerships
From the interview:
- interested in partnering for intelligent car development
- wants to fix “deep morale crisis” in Nissan, speed up car development
@NikkeiAsia https://t.co/2fiZoLDKSe
Japan’s legacy carmakers, who as kings of manufacturing recruited mechanical engineers with ease, are fighting to woo software experts.
With details on Subaru, Honda, Toyota 🚗
Japan’s carmakers fight for software engineers in EV, self-driving push
https://t.co/VXTfUReH7H
In the latest episode of the News Roundup podcast, Brian Chapman and special guest Sayumi Take discuss Indonesia's upscale medical tourism facilities that aim to welcome rich patients closer to home.
https://t.co/40mQI1hbMD
Suzuki to sell five-door Jimny in Japan, following India launch
Bit surprised to hear questions about made-in-India quality at the press event.
Suzuki says no issues compared to made-in-Japan cars, more such cars likely to serve Japanese
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/zmMwfpM0HZ
Toyota’s strength in hybrids dates back to 30 years ago when it first debuted the Prius - “a car for the 21st Century”, an era it rightly predicted would need greener cars
Toyota’s record hybrid sales show ‘multi-pathway’ is working, for now
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/u0ezQhivyJ
As much as U.S. Steel is a "proud" and "iconic American steel company," Nippon Steel has supported Japan's industrialization since pre-war days.
I looked into the company's history as part of @NikkeiAsia's explainer published on Friday:
https://t.co/Wj8qj1q6up
Japan government, businesses troubled by Biden’s block of U.S. Steel deal
An uneasy mood is settling in Japan…
Gov officials and biz leaders are struggling to understand why a buyout plan from America’s close ally is a security concern.
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/L5ZjbcRxE6
The Honda-Nissan (+ Mitsubishi) merger talks will continue to be a hot topic for the auto industry this year.
@NikkeiAsia analyzed how big a player the three brands combined would be in Asia’s key emerging markets. Data shows they’d still lag rivals.
https://t.co/Fkt6J52WVE
Vietnam's coal imports have tripled since 2021 due to booming energy demand and the country's creaking power transmission grid, overshadowing its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
https://t.co/Sv9ww3Zvc2
It’s been a year since Nippon Steel said it plans to buy U.S. Steel.
Investors have grown uncertain about the deal itself as well as Nippon’s overall growth strategy.
Nippon Steel shares languish as investors wait on U.S. Steel decision
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/rLxTMfKAWF
China and India could lead Asia’s geothermal market, IEA’s new report says
Emerging technology could
- make geothermal widely accessible beyond US, Indonesia, Philippines etc
- replace coal, meet AI-driven power demand
- be cost competitive
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/oDyQe3eDJN
Nissan crisis 3.0: Strategic error leads to sales slump in U.S.
The carmaker is struggling in its largest market due to lack of big cars and hybrid models and a “cheap” brand image, analysts say.
@NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/oroAOqP0NF
Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel may be blocked by President Biden, Bloomberg says
But for now, the deal seems not to be dead, a former CFIUS member told @NikkeiAsia
Nippon Steel defends U.S. Steel bid as report says Biden might kill deal https://t.co/WWGK4Rb78i
A new offshore wind firm - one of the world’s largest - will come to life next year.
JERA 🇯🇵 and BP 🇬🇧 seeks to continue investing in renewables even as profitability dulls
JERA and BP to merge offshore wind businesses as costs soar
https://t.co/UHkfJCk3rV
@NikkeiAsia
Our @NikkeiAsia website was overwhelmed with Seoul politics today but flagging this car article too as I’m personally excited about it!
Sony and Honda prepare for tough U.S. EV debut under Trump
@shmAFEELA will start taking orders from next year.
https://t.co/UQdRNcItZA
Which carmaker will be most impacted by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China?
A Nomura report says GM, which imports from all three.
Japanese like Mazda, Nissan are also hit.
Hyundai and Kia seem relatively less impacted - for now.
For @NikkeiAsia
https://t.co/kfXxmMaX5x
The seasons are becoming weird…😢
I can’t be ready for Christmas without seeing the leaves turn red and then falling!!
Climate change pushes Kyoto's peak autumn foliage viewing into mid-December
From @NikkeiAsia https://t.co/z5xlBHzQIA
Loving this intro by @NikkeiAsia 😮
“When it comes to aging leaders, Donald Trump has nothing on Mahathir Mohamad.”
Interview with Malaysia’s longest-serving PM, who is approaching his 100th birthday next year 🇲🇾 https://t.co/tplG2xDLDP