Sony break-up call shines light on electronic industry problems Jun. 07, 2013 - 06:42AM JST ( 0 ) A proposal by a U.S. hedge fund billionaire to spin off a chunk of Sony's profitable music and movie business is shining a light again on what has been a long-time sore spot for the Japanese giant: electronics. The once-iconic maker of the Walkman is rarely… Read
Abe aims to breathe life into Japan-U.S. alliance Opinions Feb. 22, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 4 Comments ) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday (Saturday morning Japan time) for the first time since taking power, seeking to breathe new life into a key alliance at a time… Read
Abe sparkles early in second stint as PM Opinions Feb. 04, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 14 Comments ) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has kicked off his second stint in office with a spectacular policy blitz, ranging from a huge economic stimulus to a push to rewrite the pacifist constitution. In sharp contrast to… Read