Nikkei Asian Review (June 27,2019) - 一般社団法人 ラテンアメリカ協会

Nikkei Asian Review (June 27,2019)


27 JUNE 2019

Japan’s workers scramble to make up $187,000 retirement shortfall
Report prompts young investors to flock to savings accounts and finance seminars

Toyota-SoftBank self-driving venture adds 5 Japanese automakers
Mazda and Subaru among those joining partnership for on-demand rides

Vietnamese prime minister ‘welcomes’ Japan’s new work visa
Phuc stresses cooperation to protect workers and prevent abuses

Abe keeps election ace up sleeve as Diet session ends
With double poll officially out, lower house vote depends on constitution reform outlook

Q&A with President Erdogan: Trump weighing July visit to Turkey
Ankara seeks to broaden Japanese investment beyond nuclear power

Erdogan calls election defeat a victory for Turkey’s democracy
President says Trump administration’s threat to cancel F-35 is unacceptable

Walmart to relist Seiyu as US retailer revamps global operations
Parent gives up selling struggling Japan unit and retools US style retail model

Nike pulls Japan designer line in China over Hong Kong backlash
Instagram post supporting protests draws anger from Chinese netizens

Is this Sony’s moment of truth?
Daniel Loeb may have struck at the right time, with Japan Inc. reforming governance

Toshiba seeks fresh start with overwhelmingly outsider board
Greater external oversight is seen making the company more shareholder focused

Nissan faces fine of more than $18m over Ghosn pay scandal
Japan’s securities watchdog plans probe separate from criminal case

Let’s ‘forget’ capital structure and move on, Renault tells Nissan
Senard calls for rebuilding trust and says Fiat Chrysler merger plans are off

26 JUNE 2019

First Japanese lender to be designated as yuan clearing bank
MUFG Bank considered strong candidate to work more closely with its Chinese unit

High-tech services help Japan’s foreign workforce settle in
Fintech, image recognition and bilingual bots make for smooth moves

Honda clips the competition with world’s fastest lawn mower
Guinness-recognized Mean Mower V2 hits 160 kph in just over 6 seconds

Abe’s Cabinet approves plan to hold upper house election on July 21

Mitsui plans bigger, greener coal carrier to meet regulations
Japanese shipper’s new vessel to carry 90,000 tons of coal

Renesas replaces CEO 3 months after reappointment
Chipmaker’s expansion plan faces crossroads with departure of Bunsei Kure

Shareholders prevail in Lixil showdown, restoring ousted CEO
Overseas investors win Japanese institutions over in fight for board

Time for global cooperation on governing digital technology
UN can contribute to bringing together stakeholders and charting way forward

Lenovo Japan tells workers to stay home during Tokyo Olympics
Tech company creates game plan to avoid potential subway paralysis

Most Asian currencies weaker than they should be against dollar
Nikkei analysis shows yuan and yen at an equilibrium as Trump threatens action

Mitsubishi Heavy to acquire Bombardier jet unit for $550m
Japanese group seeks faster entry into commercial aviation market

Takashimaya to close Shanghai store, pulling out of China
Japanese retailer shifts to Southeast Asia amid trade war and online onslaught

25 JUNE 2019

No talks between South Korea, Japan leaders at G-20 summit: South Korea

Japan to pump $140m into Indian startups via public-private fund
Mizuho, Suzuki Motor and other investors eye IT and AI opportunities

Nissan CEO warns Renault intervention would break up alliance
Shareholder meeting reveals tensions that still plague carmaking alliance

Boat-hailing app tests waters in Japan’s Mediterranean
New service designed to fill need for ferrying tourists and residents alike

E-scooters roll into Japan for last-mile rides
Insiders call for common sense in regulation of potential $500bn industry

Japanese talent agency suspends 11 comedians for ‘underground business’

Japan Display loses another would-be white knight from Taiwan
Teetering flat panel producer says there is no change in plans to raise 80bn yen

Trump privately talks about ending Japan defense treaty: Bloomberg

How Netflix could give new life to Japanese anime
US company breaks mold in a bid to secure original content

History offers lessons in escaping China’s rare-earth dominance
Industry response to earlier export cutoff can show policymakers how to react

Fintech newcomers reshape Japan’s lending landscape
New technology gives smaller businesses quicker and easier access to loans

Trump tells China and Japan to defend own ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran diplomat accuses ‘B Team,’ including Bolton and Netanyahu, of warmongering

Slow ride: Tokyo rail line rewards use of local train at rush hour
Commuters earn points for helping ease congestion on express route to Shinagawa

Japan plans subscription model to promote primary care
Aim is to reduce frequent hospital visits while encouraging regular checkups

Japan, US and Australia begin own ‘Belt and Road’ in South Pacific
Three countries plan $1bn loan for LNG project in Papua New Guinea

G-20 can harness data flow by backing Abe push for digital rules
Japan’s welcome initiative could revive multilateral cooperation and boost WTO

Insurer Sompo Japan to trim 4,000 jobs with automation drive
Company to allow natural attrition while reducing new hires

24 JUNE 2019

Five things to know ahead of Nissan’s shareholders meeting
Tensions rise as Renault seeks greater influence in Japanese partner’s governance