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Carlos Ghosn faces three charges of financial misconduct over allegations he under-reported his compensation and sought to transfer personal losses to Nissan's books. (Photo: AP)

Carlos Ghosn seeks to attend Nissan board meeting

Carlos Ghosn was released on bail on March 6 after more than 100 days in detention.

11 Mar 2019 10:42 AM

At least 87 passengers in a high speed ferry were injured in an apparent collision with a marine animal. (Representational Image)

As many as 87 injured in Japan after ferry collides with 'marine creatures'

Five people were seriously injured in the accident, which occurred just before the hydrofoil was due to arrive on Sado island.

10 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

Tanaka's family and the mayor were present to celebrate. (Photo:AP)

Guinness honors oldest Japanese woman at 116

Japanese woman who loves playing the board game Othello is being honoured as the world's oldest living person.

09 Mar 2019 11:35 AM

The auto tycoon is expected to walk out of the custody centre in northern Toyko. (Photo:AP)

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan prison

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash, paving the way for his release from a Tokyo detention.

06 Mar 2019 11:51 AM

The court set the bail at one billion yen (USD 9 million), but prosecutors are likely to appeal the decision and could even file additional allegations against Ghosn. (Photo:AP)

Tokyo court finally grants bail to Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn

A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail in a shock decision that could see the auto tycoon freed.

05 Mar 2019 11:09 AM

Former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn. (Photo: AP)

Ghosn lawyer says pursuing different strategy to previous legal team

Nissan itself has alleged Ghosn deferred a portion of his compensation until after retirement as a way to keep his salary out of public eye.

04 Mar 2019 1:37 PM

Japan's Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign (Photo:AP)

Japan's emperor marks 30th year of reign at National Theatre in Tokyo

The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theatre in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Empress Michiko.

24 Feb 2019 5:44 PM

Honda CEO says decision to end production in UK not Brexit related

Honda Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo made the statement at a news conference in Tokyo.

19 Feb 2019 2:55 PM

The report follows Donald Trump's claim on Friday that Shinzo Abe had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for opening talks and easing tensions with North Korea. (File Photo)

Report says Japan's PM nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on US request

Japan's Shinzo Abe nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after receiving a request from the US government.

18 Feb 2019 1:05 PM

Annual sales are now seen at 11.6 trillion yen, down from an earlier estimate of 12 trillion yen.

Nissan downgrades full-year forecast, logs nine-month profit fall

Nissan downgraded its net profit forecast to 410 billion yen for the fiscal year to March

12 Feb 2019 3:28 PM

The year-earlier figure used previous accounting standards.

SoftBank Group's third-quarter profit leaps 60 pc, beating estimates

SoftBank’s operating profit in the Oct-Dec quarter was 438.3 billion yen versus 274 bn yen a year earlier.

06 Feb 2019 12:47 PM

Toyota nine-month net profit dives 30%, cuts forecast

Toyota's net profit for the nine months to december came to 1.42 trillion yen, down 29.3 percent from the same period the previous year.

06 Feb 2019 11:23 AM

Former chairman Carlos Ghosn. (Photo: AP)

Nissan poised to propose Ghosn replacement on board: report

At this gathering in April, shareholders also will be asked to remove Ghosn and his right-hand man Greg Kelly from the board.

04 Feb 2019 1:04 PM

The accident forced the airport to close one of its two runways for an hour (Representational Image)

Plane skids off runway, closing parts of Tokyo's Narita main hub

The officials and the carrier said the 201 passengers and crew had all been escorted off the Boeing 787 jet with no serious injuries.

01 Feb 2019 10:40 AM

Japan's convenience stores to remove all the 'adult' merchandise in order to create a good impression in the eyes of the international visitors. (Photo: AFP)

Japan ditches porn

Japan's convenience stores to ditch porn mags ahead of Olympics.

22 Jan 2019 3:29 PM

If the bail appeal is turned down he faces at least a two-month period in pre-trial detention. (Photo:File)

Ghosn appeals against Japan bail rejection

Since his stunning arrest on November 19 the auto tycoon has languished in a Tokyo detention centre.

17 Jan 2019 1:09 PM

Nissan Motor Co spokesman Nicholas Maxfield did not offer any other details.

Nissan executive on leave for tasks related to Ghosn arrest

Munoz is among several executives media have speculated could be a possible successor to Ghosn.

05 Jan 2019 12:31 PM

In early exchanges, shares in SoftBank Corp were down 7.6 per cent at 1,183 yen as heavy selling dominated at the opening bell.

Shares in SoftBank mobile unit rebound after earlier plunge

The shares were 8.3 per cent down at their lowest point -- 22 per cent below the IPO price.

20 Dec 2018 1:37 PM

US military and the Japanese Self-Defense planes and vessels are searching for those still missing. (Representational image | AFP)

Six missing after two US military planes crash off Japan

One serviceman has already been rescued and is thought to be in a stable condition.

06 Dec 2018 3:59 PM

Mitsubishi Motors dismisses Ghosn as chairman

Ghosn’s arrest marked a stunning fall for an executive who dominated the Japanese auto industry.

26 Nov 2018 3:34 PM

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