Features
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February 8, 2010
Toyota’s President Faces Major Crisis
A problem with a sticky accelerator has mushroomed into a global recall. The models that need to be fixed have been sold throughout the US, EU, and China, and number as many cars as Toyota sells in a year. The company has announced a remedy, but some questions remain, and the US Congress is seeking further information in public hearings.・・・
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February 1, 2010
With Slowing Consumption, Even Domestic Demand is Counting on “China”
The slowdown in individual consumer spending has seen supermarket and department store sales slump to historically low levels. Companies in the distribution and service sectors are hoping that a large number of tourists will visit Japan over the lunar New Year. It's not just automobiles and electronics, now even sectors focused on the domestic market see China as their only recourse.・・・
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January 25, 2010
Sales of at least ten million needed to ensure survival, says Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corp.
The emerging economies and commercialization of eco-cars are changing the game for the auto industry. Suzuki spoke to NB about what his firm aims to achieve through the comprehensive agreement with Volkswagen AG, emphasizing the fact that automakers need to be large enough to seize the opportunities provided by environmental technologies and process improvements.・・・
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February 1, 2010
With Slowing Consumption, Even Domestic Demand is Counting on “China”
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January 25, 2010
Sales of at least ten million needed to ensure survival, says Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corp.
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January 18, 2010
3D TV Scramble Looming
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January 12, 2010
GE, Encouraging Small Japanese Businesses to Go Global
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January 4, 2010
Looking at 2010 - Tsuneo Murata, President, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd The risk of a high yen increases the severity of the situation
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December 21, 2009
Exclusive interview with VW CEO Martin Winterkorn It's just a matter of time before VW makes additional investment in Suzuki
The latest issue
This week's other headlines of Nikkei Business Magazine
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Feature Story I
Evolve or Perish
Even with government stimulus plans, the economy will be slow for at least another two years. Companies must adapt and find their own growth strategies.
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Feature Story II
The Ideal Home Is Not Necessarily New
New housing starts have dipped to a 45-year low, and a young, upstart builder is carrying out exciting renovations that are attracting buyers for old homes. The housing industry should brace itself for major change.
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Research for Revolution
Elpida Expected to Return to Profit in First Quarter
Leveraging its resources and proprietary technologies, the DRAM maker is moving aggressively to overcome the oversupply and price fluctuations that have bedeviled the industry.
