Japan-Update
Mitsubishi Electric robot arm to work alongside humans
Collaborative robots offer a flexible and cost-effective way to save on labor
Collaborative robots offer a flexible and cost-effective way to save on labor
Wage hikes hold the key to higher consumption as growth readies to enter 6th year
Zojirushi suffers as Chinese tourists binge less on kitchen appliances
Remote strike potential would draw nation closer to offensive capability
Economic collaboration on Northern Territories could pave way for peace treaty
Cheaper than beef and pork, it is also lower in fat and higher in iron
Honda-affiliated manufacturer aims to shift to greener fuel injectors
Market analysts also expect bank shares to rise as Japan exits deflation
Overseas tourists and the 2018 Winter Olympics thaw a frozen industry
Aging population accelerating decades-long shift
But scandals sap values of Nissan, Subaru and others
Some contractors may not have seen actions as breaking the law
New powertrain and robotics units seen accelerating growth
Analysts see chance of Nikkei 30,000, BOJ backing off easing, Toyota buying Tesla
Popular Japanese app will be rolled out in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau
Japanese group taking high-risk, high-return course as venture capitalist
Japanese consumer goods maker enjoys brisk sales of high-margin products
Offering new coaches and Wi-Fi, major Japanese company sets sights abroad
Stake in ride-hailing app will be key in company's quest for data
Pledges a higher consumption tax rate and lower social security spending
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