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Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cuts H2 profit outlook over US tariffs

The Japanese operator of Uniqlo lowered its second-half underlying profit forecast by 10 billion yen ($68 million) on Thursday on expectations U.S. tariffs will hit the

Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cuts H2 profit outlook over US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Seven & i quarterly profit slides as it seeks to fend off Couche-Tard bid

Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday fourth-quarter profit dropped 15%, a result that could hamper its ability to fend off a takeover attempt by Canada's

Seven & i quarterly profit slides as it seeks to fend off Couche-Tard bid
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Stock Markets|US

Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing seen posting 14% jump in Q2 profit as tariffs loom

The operator of Uniqlo, Japan's Fast Retailing, is expected to post another quarter of strong earnings on Thursday, but the focus will be on how the global clothing

Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing seen posting 14% jump in Q2 profit as tariffs loom
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy

Global drinks maker Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says

Japanese drinks maker Suntory is looking to shift where it markets its spirits across the globe as it girds for a potential trade war, its new president said on

Global drinks maker Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says
Asia|Political

Head of Japan's Unification Church vows to fight loss of legal protections

The head of the Unification Church's Japan branch vowed to fight a court order revoking its legal protections, following a scandal over fundraising

Head of Japan's Unification Church vows to fight loss of legal protections
Business|Celebrity|Sports

George Foreman, heavyweight champ and purveyor of grills, dies at 76

American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports, who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title at age 45 and became a celebrated product pitchman, died on

George Foreman, heavyweight champ and purveyor of grills, dies at 76
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's Seven & i announces restructuring, new CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid

Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of

Japan's Seven & i announces restructuring, new CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat

Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers shift

Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Nippon Steel to use U.S. Steel merger agreement as base for US gov't talks, president says

Nippon Steel plans to use its current merger agreement to acquire U.S.

Nippon Steel to use U.S. Steel merger agreement as base for US gov't talks, president says
Asia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign

(This Jan. 27 story has been corrected to fix text after Shukan Bunshun magazine said it reported in error that the dinner invitation had been extended by a Fuji TV

Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign
Asia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign

(Corrects paragraphs 3-4 and 7 after Shukan Bunshun magazine says it reported in error that the dinner invitation had been extended by a Fuji TV executive.

Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout, Suntory chief says in Davos

Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the United States but need to prepare for supply chain shocks that could arise

Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout, Suntory chief says in Davos
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Uniqlo owner set for 26% profit surge on China rebound, yen slide

The Japanese operator of global clothing chain Uniqlo is expected to blow past last year's record profit when it reports results on Thursday, benefiting from a

Uniqlo owner set for 26% profit surge on China rebound, yen slide
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index is nearing its all-time high of 38,957.44 set on Dec. 29, 1989 in the heady days of the country's bubble economy.

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology|US

US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer

The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it would consider selling to rival bidder Brother Industries if it

Asia|Business|Technology

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand

For years, Japan's Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare.

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Travel

Japan visitors top 3 million for third month as yen fuels boom

Japan had more than 3 million visitors for a third straight month in May, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen helped continue a record pace for inbound

Japan visitors top 3 million for third month as yen fuels boom
Technology

Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks

Japan's government has finally eliminated the use of floppy disks in all its systems, two decades since their heyday, reaching a long-awaited milestone in a campaign

Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Business|Entertainment

Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business

Walt Disney and Japan's Oriental Land Company unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from

Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Uniqlo owner lifts forecast again as weak yen powers sales from tourists

The Japanese operator of fashion giant Uniqlo on Thursday raised its forecast for what would be its third consecutive year of record profits, buoyed by strong sales at

Uniqlo owner lifts forecast again as weak yen powers sales from tourists
Science|Technology

Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin

Japanese scientists have devised a way to attach living skin tissue to robotic faces and make them "smile," in a breakthrough that holds out promise of

Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
Arts|Food

Sustainable sake: Tokyo brewer uses music, modern methods to counter climate impact

The gentle lilt of a flute fills a cramped second-storey space in Tokyo that houses a burbling vat of fermenting sake.

Sustainable sake: Tokyo brewer uses music, modern methods to counter climate impact
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

Quad foreign ministers decry dangerous S. China Sea actions

Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the United States said on Monday they were seriously concerned about intimidating and dangerous

Quad foreign ministers decry dangerous S. China Sea actions
Asia|News

Outgoing Japanese leader urges ruling party to embrace change

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday urged his colleagues to embrace change and seek out a candidate that will transform an

Asia|Business|Food

As 7-Eleven's Japan owner weighs a bid, U.S. fans crave 'conbini' food

Seven & i Holdings turned the humble 7-Eleven store into a popular food destination in Japan by serving up fresh sandwiches, rice balls and rows of

As 7-Eleven's Japan owner weighs a bid, U.S. fans crave 'conbini' food

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