Companies
Nidec succession race heats up with five presidential hopefuls
Winner will be tasked with restoring growth under founder's watchful eye
Electronics
Supply Chain
Apple Vision Pro raises hopes at Sony, other Japan suppliers
Parts makers stand to benefit -- if the pricey headset catches on
Automobiles
Panasonic to boost EV battery output at Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada
Japanese maker adds new production line as EV giant faces shortage
Technology
Apple unveils mixed-reality Vision Pro headset priced at $3,499
Device said to be the iPhone for VR won't be available in Asia until 2024
Companies
Nidec launches probe into excess dividends but won't claw them back
Japanese motor maker discloses share repurchase amount was also over limit
Companies
Daikin plans $5.7bn in capex over 3 years, targeting India and Europe
Indian demand for air conditioning is growing the most in the world, CEO says
Electronics
Canon develops quantum dot OLED materials without rare metals
Japan company's new material can reduce reliance on Chinese indium
Companies
Daikin to make big Asia push on energy-saving air conditioners
Japanese company aims to lower cost of inverter-equipped units
Business deals
Ricoh-Toshiba deal driven by pandemic-era telecommuting and more
China's technology transfer rules another possible reason to merge printer operations
Business deals
Ricoh and Toshiba to combine office printer, copier production
Deal to create top player amid market decline accelerated by remote work
Electronics
Chinese charger maker Anker pursues Xiaomi-like diversification
With nearly all its sales overseas, company makes forays from vacuums to headphones
Business trends
EVs replace smartphones as earnings driver for Japan parts makers
Net profit at Kyocera, TDK, other big players set to rise for first time in two years
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba says shareholders positive about JIP buyout proposal
Japanese consortium is set to make a tender offer by end of July
Education
Japan's Smile Zemi home learning tablets to make U.S. debut
JustSystems says devices raised test scores in elementary school trials
Electronics
Dwindling Sharp earnings cast doubt on parent Foxconn's interest
Japan electronics maker rescued by Terry Gou records 1st net loss in 6 years
Business deals
Hamamatsu Photonics says Denmark denies approval for acquisition
Japanese company had planned to buy laser-fiber maker NKT Photonics
Automobiles
China's BYD expands beyond iPads, to produce EVs in Vietnam
Tesla challenger is among dozens of Apple suppliers in the country
Work
Nikon removes pay cap for top hires in scramble for talent
Japanese manufacturer makes further break with seniority-based salary
Electronics
Samsung and LG Display bet on OLED iPads and MacBooks
South Korean display makers hope to beat Chinese rivals to 'last growth market'
Electronics
Daikin to sell lower-priced air conditioners in U.S. in bid for market lead
Japanese maker touts bigger lineup, efficiency to compete with top-ranked Trane
