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Daihatsu Launches New Model in Mira Minivehicle Series

June 26, 2018

Tokyo- Daihatsu Motor Co. launched a new model in its mainstay Mira minivehicle series in the Japanese market Monday with the aim of attracting young women buyers. The Mira Tocot comes with enhanced safety functions that help ease the concerns

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PSE index surrenders gains, peso declines to P53.44:$1

June 25, 2018

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell to selling pressure and wiped out a big early gain to end lower on Monday. The peso weakened by 16 centavos to end at P53.44 against the US dollar on lower volume. Turnover

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Kaneka to Triple Graphite Sheet Production Capacity

June 25, 2018

Osaka- Kaneka Corp. said Monday that it will triple its annual production capacity for high thermal conductive graphite sheets by spring 2019 with an investment of some 11 billion yen. Through the move, the chemical maker based in the city

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BOJ Policymakers Stress Need to Further Analyze Prices

June 25, 2018

Tokyo- Some Bank of Japan officials at a policy-setting meeting earlier this month stressed the need for further analysis and discussion on the recent sluggish growth in consumer prices in the country, the BOJ said Monday. “It will be necessary

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BOJ “Tankan” Likely to Show 2nd Straight Fall in Biz Sentiment

June 25, 2018

Tokyo- Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers is seen declining, though moderately, in June from three months ago, down for the second straight quarter, according to 14 private think tanks’ estimates on the Bank of Japan’s ongoing “tankan” quarterly survey.

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Nissin Foods Urged to Oppose British Firm’s CEO Appointment

June 24, 2018

Tokyo- Hong Kong investment fund Oasis Management Co. said Sunday it will ask Nissin Foods Holdings Co. to oppose the reappointment of the chief executive officer of major British food manufacturer Premier Foods PLC. Nissin Foods is the top shareholder

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Philippines, Japan fast-tracking infra projects – DOF

June 24, 2018

High-level Philippine and Japanese officials have continued to discuss on Wednesday, June 20, the timelines and possible plans of action to do away with bottlenecks and swiftly address concerns on the preparation and implementation of flagship infrastructure projects that the

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Subaru Chief Apologizes to Shareholders for Scandals

June 22, 2018

Tokyo- Speaking at a general meeting of its shareholders on Friday, Subaru Corp. President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga apologized for recent inspection and data scandals that have plagued the Japanese automaker. “We offer a heartfelt apology for repeatedly causing inconvenience and anxiety,”

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