Japan concerned about oil supplies
Tokyo — Saudi Aramco has notified Japan’s top oil distributor about a potential change in shipments, stoking concerns about the kingdom’s ability to supply crude following attacks on its major refineries a week ago. State-owned Aramco did not say why it wants to change … Continue reading Japan concerned about oil supplies
Japan and US agree on trade deal
Washington/Tokyo – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington had struck trade agreements with Tokyo that could be implemented without congressional approval, but stopped short of assuring Japan that new tariffs would not be slapped on vital auto exports. … Continue reading Japan and US agree on trade deal
Hover Bike: Market entry planned for 2022
Tokyo – A.L.I. Technologies Inc., a Tokyo-based venture company, aims to release a mass-market flying motorcycle by 2022. The company, which mainly develops small drones, hopes to sell the product, called a “hover bike,” in emerging economies in Africa, the … Continue reading Hover Bike: Market entry planned for 2022
Brexit: Toyota plans to pause production
London/Tokyo – Toyota Motor will stop building cars in the U.K. for a few days after Brexit in case of snags from a no-deal breakup. A plant in central England will suspend production the day after the Oct. 31 divorce … Continue reading Brexit: Toyota plans to pause production
Olympics in Japan: Many hotels booked out
Tokyo — Some of the capital’s most iconic hotels have already stopped taking room reservations during next summer’s Olympic Games as the city stares down a 14,000-room shortfall during the festivities. The luxury Hotel Okura Tokyo has cut off bookings … Continue reading Olympics in Japan: Many hotels booked out