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Nissan to sell plants in South Africa to China's Chery Automobile
3+ min ago (179+ words) TOKYO -- Nissan Motor announced on Friday that it will sell an assembly plant and a stamping plant in South Africa to Chery Automobile, a Chinese stat Nissan to sell plants in South Africa to China's Chery Automobile Final stage of…...
Nissan sells plants in South Africa to China's Chery Automobile
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (172+ words) TOKYO -- Nissan Motor announced on Friday that it will sell an assembly plant and a stamping plant in South Africa to Chery Automobile, a Chinese stat Nissan sells plants in South Africa to China's Chery Automobile Japanese carmaker continues its…...
Japanese auto trader builds African online used car network
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (146+ words) TOKYO -- Japanese online used car exporter and seller Be Forward has established a massive foothold in Africa, helping it amass a sales volume rivalin Japanese auto trader builds African online used car network Be Forward earns consumer trust through price…...
Japanese publisher searches for new manga talent in Zimbabwe
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (173+ words) TOKYO -- Tokyo-based publisher Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha has launched a project to discover new manga artists in Zimbabwe and bring their works to Japan.T Japanese publisher searches for new manga talent in Zimbabwe Africa's young and growing population offers…...
Japan's FamilyMart portable charger kiosks to accept credit cards
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will begin rolling out kiosks'for renting'portable phone chargers that foreign travelers can use Japan's FamilyMart portable charger kiosks to accept credit cards Updated payment method to make rentals more accessible to foreign tourists Some…...
Gen Z protesters from Nepal to Peru fly 'One Piece' anime pirate flag
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (153+ words) TOKYO/JAKARTA -- The skull-and-straw-hat flag of the protagonists from'hit Japanese anime franchise "One Piece" has become a symbol of resistance for Gen Z protesters from Nepal to Peru fly 'One Piece' anime pirate flag Emblem symbolizes fight against oppression for…...
G20 divided by US-China tensions as growth outlook dims
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (169+ words) WASHINGTON -- This week's meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bankers wrapped up without a joint statement, underscoring the rift'bet G20 divided by US-China tensions as growth outlook dims Smaller economies at mercy of tariffs and trade restrictions WASHINGTON -- This…...
Yamaha Motor, Kubota, others aim to shake Chinese rivals' Africa footholds
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) YOKOHAMA, Japan -- As the governments of Japan and China vie for influence in Africa, so too are their companies, with Japanese brands honing strategi Yamaha Motor, Kubota, others aim to shake Chinese rivals' Africa footholds Undercut on price, Japanese brands…...
Mozambique president says TotalEnergies LNG project to resume by September
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (161+ words) YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Mozambique expects a TotalEnergies liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to resume construction by September, the country's president Mozambique president says TotalEnergies LNG project to resume by September Country wants to be a world leader in the exploitation of…...
Can BRICS spearhead a new multipolar world order?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) TOKYO -- One of the most pressing strategic challenges facing Japan, and many other Asian countries, is how to navigate a world marked by growing unce Can BRICS spearhead a new multipolar world order? Asian newcomers could shape the bloc's influence…...