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13 Maggio 2026

Nissan Projects 1st Annual Net Profit in 3 Years

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
13 Maggio 2026

SoftBank Group’s FY 2025 Net Profit Hits Japan Record

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
13 Maggio 2026

Japan Megabanks Seek Access to Mythos AI Model

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
13 Maggio 2026

Japan Govt Unable to Introduce Maiden Name Bill for Now

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
13 Maggio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: LDP to Urge Local Lenders to Expand Advisory Services

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
13 Maggio 2026

S. Korean Automaker Kia to Open 1st Store in Japan

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
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