Toys R Us Japan Bets on Kidults to Triple Adult Sales with New Ueno Store Toys R Us Japan expands kidult range at its Ueno store, aiming to triple adult-focused …
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Next-generation fighter jet project draws international interest as leader stresses export sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNext-generation fighter jet project draws wider international interest as partners push for exports Next-generation fighter jet project by Japan, the U.K. and Italy attracts more interest at Farnborough; leaders say …
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Sanyo Shokai sales of business shorts exceed target by 20% amid hotter summers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBusiness shorts gain traction in Japan as Sanyo Shokai exceeds sales target Business shorts surge in Japan as Sanyo Shokai exceeds its business casual shorts sales target by 20%, spurring …
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Malaysia EV sales double as Proton e.MAS drives 2026 industry forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectric vehicles surge in Malaysia as Proton’s e.MAS lineup helps EVs overtake hybrids in H1 2026 Electric vehicles in Malaysia more than doubled in H1 2026, overtaking hybrids as Proton’s …
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Honda Extends Joint Venture with GAC Through 2038 Amid Sluggish Sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHonda extends joint venture with GAC through 2038 Honda has extended its joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) for 10 years, prolonging the partnership until 2038 amid sluggish sales …
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ABC-Mart president Hattori targets overseas sales to reach 50% of revenue
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiABC-Mart president Kiichiro Hattori sets goal to raise overseas sales to 50% ABC-Mart president Kiichiro Hattori aims to lift overseas sales to 50% from under a third, accelerating store and …
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Marubeni acquires Swiss distributor to expand machine tool and automation sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarubeni buys Swiss distributor to boost machine tool and factory-automation sales Marubeni buys Swiss distributor to expand machine tool and automation sales in India and emerging markets, combining tools with …
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Toyota China sales fall 17% in H1 amid EV shift, high oil prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota China sales fall 17% in H1 as buyers pivot to EVs amid high oil prices Toyota China sales dropped 17% year-on-year in January–June as consumers pivot toward EVs and …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese sales in Europe in May as BYD surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers led by BYD overtake Japanese brands in Europe in May Chinese automakers, led by BYD, overtook Japanese brands in Europe’s passenger car market in May 2026 as subsidies …
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BYD reports 16% H1 2026 sales decline amid domestic market slump
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBYD sales fall 16% in H1 2026 to 1.8 million units as China market cools BYD sales fell 16% in Jan–Jun 2026 to 1.8 million units as China’s domestic NEV …