Coffee prices soar as Vietnam farmers switch to durian
TOKYO/HANOI -- International prices for robusta coffee have reached new highs on unfavorable weather, increased consumption in Asia and the popularity of durian fruit in China.
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Japan's MS&AD to shed cross-held shares in 2 years, says next CEO
TOKYO -- The incoming chief executive of Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings has told Nikkei that he aims to unwind all cross-shareholdings within two years at the earliest at one of the core insurance units, a move that would accelerate the previous deadline by several years.
Casio's scientific calculators go global to foster logical thinking
TOKYO -- Casio Computer is ramping up its efforts to promote its scientific calculators abroad, pitching their value in fostering logical thinking, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia and Africa where they haven't really caught on yet.
Intel assembles Japan team for chipmaking automation
TOKYO -- Intel will partner with 14 Japanese companies to develop technology to automate "back-end" chipmaking processes like packaging, Nikkei learned Monday, as the U.S. and Japan look to cut geopolitical risks to their semiconductor supply chains.
Despite Japan travel boom, JAL and ANA see different earnings paths
TOKYO -- Japan Airlines and compatriot ANA Holdings have very different earnings expectations for this fiscal year as intensifying competition and the weak yen leave the outlook for the industry uncertain, especially for outbound travel.
Global Impact: Asian nations take up defensive positions as Blinken’s Beijing visit falls short of cooling US-China tensions
With the rivalry between the United States and China showing no signs of abating, countries in Asia have taken steps to strengthen their defence and strategic security, or prevent tensions from spiralling.
Japan’s rude awakening: more ill-tempered Japanese lose their cool in a nation normally known for politeness
The plea from a doctor’s receptionist came from the heart. In her letter published in the “Troubleshooter” column of the Yomiuri newspaper on April 28, the unnamed woman said she was tired of being “a punching bag” for patients’ frustrations.
Australia's Woodside, Orica tap startup partners on carbon capture
SYDNEY/TOKYO -- Leading Australian chemical and energy companies are partnering with startups to advance decarbonization technologies, as the government tightens emissions restrictions in a push toward a greener economy.