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Yokohama, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday that it expects to return to profitability in fiscal 2026 after two years of substantial losses, thanks to its cost-cutting efforts. For the year ending in March 2027, Nissan projected a consolidated net

(Adnkronos) – The government has helped repatriate more than 25,000 Italian citizens and made assisting 90,000 in the Gulf region including 14,000 tourists “a top priority” since the United States-Israel war against Iran began 10 weeks ago, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of 5,002.2 billion yen for fiscal 2025, up about 4.3-fold from the previous year, marking a new record high for a Japanese company. The previous record of 4,987.9

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s three megabanks are working to gain access to Claude Mythos, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by U.S. startup Anthropic, aiming to use it to enhance cybersecurity measures, it was learned Wednesday. On Tuesday, officials of MUFG

(Adnkronos) – For ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz freely and safely is “in the interest of the world”, Italy said on Wednesday, underlining that it will not send a military mission to the Gulf but could take part in an

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Major real estate companies in Japan are warning of possible delays in new condominium handovers due to supply disruptions of construction materials and housing equipment amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although no actual delays have

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will refrain from proposing a bill to legalize the post-marriage use of maiden names during the ongoing parliamentary session, it was learned Wednesday. The Cabinet Committees of both chambers of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, which

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will urge regional banks and other local financial institutes to expand their investment banking services, such as providing advice on mergers and acquisitions, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The call was included in recommendations

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–South Korean automaker Kia Corp. on Wednesday unveiled its first Kia PBV store in Japan to the press, planning to open it Friday to sell its PV5 midsize electric van. Kia PBV Japan Corp., set up by trading

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s commitment to ending the globally damaging 10-week-old United States-Israel war against Iran through “dialogue and peace” is inspired by the teachings of Pope Leo XIV, foreign minister Antonio Tajani told lawmakers on Wednesday.  “Italy’s commitment to dialogue and peace,