Yuri Kageyama

AP Business Writer
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In this Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, cars wait to be exported at Yokohama port, near Tokyo. Japan's exports in July jumped 37% from a year ago, the government said Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, highlighting an overseas recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan's Imports, Exports Grow
The country has been trying to balance curbing infections while keeping the economy going.
Aug 18th, 2021
Shareholders arrive for Toshiba's general meeting of shareholders in Tokyo Friday, June 25, 2021. Battered Japanese nuclear and electronics giant Toshiba Corp. faced off with shareholders Friday, seeking to shake off serious questions about governance at the once revered brand.
Toshiba Shareholders Oust Chairman
The once-revered brand is facing pushback.
Jun 25th, 2021
In this November 2018, photo, then Toshiba Corp., Chairman and CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani gets out of a seat after a press conference in Tokyo. Kurumatani stepped down Wednesday, April 14, 2021, a week after the Japanese technology and manufacturing conglomerate said it was studying an acquisition proposal from a global fund where he previously worked. Kurumatani tendered his resignation at a board meeting, and the board accepted, effective Wednesday, Tokyo-based Toshiba said in a statement.
Toshiba President Steps Down Amid Acquisition Talks
A proposed deal is estimated to be worth $18 billion and would turn Toshiba private.
Apr 14th, 2021
This May 26, 2017 file photo shows the company logo of Toshiba Corp. displayed in front of its headquarters in Tokyo.Trading in Toshiba stock was halted Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after the Tokyo-based technology conglomerate confirmed it had received a preliminary acquisition proposal. Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday, April 6 it had asked for more details on the proposal, was giving it “careful consideration” and would make an announcement “in due course.”
Toshiba Considers Going Private
The Japanese company is reportedly reviewing an $18 billion offer from a private equity group.
Apr 7th, 2021
British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, left, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi exchange agreement documents for economic partnership between Japan and Britain at Iikura Annex of the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
Japan, Britain Sign Free Trade Deal for Post-Brexit Era
The “landmark” deal is seen as the first major trade deal for Britain as it becomes once again an independent trading nation.
Oct 23rd, 2020
In this Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, former Nissan Motor Co. executive Greg Kelly arrives for the first trial hearing at the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo. A Nissan employee testified Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 that he worked with another former Nissan executive, American Greg Kelly to find ways to pay the automaker's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn without fully disclosing his compensation.
Nissan Employee Testifies on Ghosn Payments
He said he worked to find ways to pay the automaker's former chairman without fully disclosing his compensation.
Sep 29th, 2020
Jake Gautney
'Father of Pac-Man' Dies
He was 91.
Jan 30th, 2017