Japan's Commercial Launch Industry Needs a "Cost Killer"http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A3Wr_wgt./SIG=14fd15hfa/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.forbes.com/sites/stephenharner/2012/05/23/japans-commercial-launch-industry-needs-a-cost-killer/%3ffeed=rss_homehttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A3Wr_wgt./SIG=14fd15hfa/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.forbes.com/sites/stephenharner/2012/05/23/japans-commercial-launch-industry-needs-a-cost-killer/%3ffeed=rss_homeWed, 23 May 2012 18:23:44 -0700
This why I say that Japan's high costs???a big problem now-- are also an opportunity. As Nissan showed, there is plenty of room for cost cutting. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries needs a "cost killer' like Carlos Ghosn.
Japan April trade deficit up as energy costs risehttp://news.yahoo.com/japans-april-trade-deficit-grows-6-5bn-005734131--finance.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A3mr_wgt.http://news.yahoo.com/japans-april-trade-deficit-grows-6-5bn-005734131--finance.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A3mr_wgt.Tue, 22 May 2012 20:25:47 -0700
Japan recorded a bigger-than-expected trade deficit in April, official data showed Wednesday, as higher energy costs hiked imports while shipments to China -- its biggest market -- fell from a year ago.
Japan loves Yu - but MLB wants Chinahttp://sports.yahoo.com/news/japan-loves-yu-mlb-wants-china-140302684--mlb.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A32r_wgt.http://sports.yahoo.com/news/japan-loves-yu-mlb-wants-china-140302684--mlb.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A32r_wgt.Wed, 23 May 2012 07:03:02 -0700
Yu Darvish's smooth start with the Texas Rangers has rekindled Japan's love for Major League Baseball (MLB), but the sport is casting longing glances at the biggest potential market of all -- China.
Japan Gas Binge Ties Third-Biggest Economy to One Fuel: Energyhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A4Gr_wgt./SIG=13vr5qv0e/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-24/japan-gas-binge-ties-third-biggest-economy-to-one-fuel-energy.htmlhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A4Gr_wgt./SIG=13vr5qv0e/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-24/japan-gas-binge-ties-third-biggest-economy-to-one-fuel-energy.htmlWed, 23 May 2012 17:35:36 -0700
Japanese companies are buying natural gas assets and fields around the world, setting the nation on course to be the first of the 10 largest energy users to bet its future on a less-polluting fuel than oil or coal.
Fitch cut Japan's credit rating by two notches on Tuesday, citing its "leisurely" efforts at shrinking a massive public debt, as Tokyo struggles to kick-start the world's third-largest economy.
Japan blank Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-uphttp://news.yahoo.com/japan-blank-azerbaijan-world-cup-warm-162848464.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A4mr_wgt.http://news.yahoo.com/japan-blank-azerbaijan-world-cup-warm-162848464.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A4mr_wgt.Wed, 23 May 2012 09:28:48 -0700
Asian champions Japan whipped Azerbaijan 2-0 in a friendly at home Wednesday to boost their morale before opening their final World Cup qualifying campaign next month.
Japan April Exports Rise Less-Than-Forecast 7.9%http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A42r_wgt./SIG=13isa45ud/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/japan-april-exports-rise-less-than-forecast-7-9-.htmlhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A42r_wgt./SIG=13isa45ud/EXP=1337867187/**http%3a//www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/japan-april-exports-rise-less-than-forecast-7-9-.htmlTue, 22 May 2012 17:23:46 -0700
Japan’s exports rose a less-than- estimated 7.9 percent in April from a year earlier, underscoring the risk that weakness in global demand may limit the rebound in the world’s third-biggest economy.
Fitch cuts Japan as politics hinders debt planhttp://news.yahoo.com/fitch-cuts-japan-politics-hinders-debt-plan-115501177--business.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5Gr_wgt.http://news.yahoo.com/fitch-cuts-japan-politics-hinders-debt-plan-115501177--business.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5Gr_wgt.Tue, 22 May 2012 06:48:08 -0700
TOKYO (Reuters) - Fitch cut Japan's sovereign credit status on Tuesday to the lowest level among global ratings agencies as a political stalemate dims the chance that the country can curb its snowballing debt. Fitch Ratings cut Japan's long-term foreign currency rating by two levels from AA to A plus, the fifth highest investment grade. It cut the more important local currency rating by one ...
Japan tax hikes can't wait; BOJ stimulus still needed: OECDhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-tax-hikes-cant-wait-083552707.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5Wr_wgt.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-tax-hikes-cant-wait-083552707.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5Wr_wgt.Tue, 22 May 2012 08:18:47 -0700
Japan should stick to its plan of raising the consumption tax from 2014 or even earlier to demonstrate budget prudence and avert a run-up in borrowing costs, the OECD said, adding that a credible fiscal ...
Japan opposition hints at tax deal if spending plans cuthttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-opposition-hints-tax-deal-123340346.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5mr_wgt.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-opposition-hints-tax-deal-123340346.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CUzy71Pb04A5mr_wgt.Tue, 22 May 2012 06:25:51 -0700
Japan's main opposition party appeared to offer a compromise after months of stalemate over a proposed sales tax hike, with a senior official saying it could cooperate with the government on the tax plan ...