New chief executive takes over streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseas
Toshiaki Higashihara says jobs at Newton Aycliffe site near Durham cannot be guaranteed without increased demand
AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades
Government decision heightens risk of significant lay-offs at Hitachi and Alstom’s UK plants
Acquisition would pave way for new developer to build plant as part of plans for revamping technology
Plight of North East factory and wider dearth of orders highlight fears over future of UK’s train manufacturers
Japanese conglomerate eyes further stateside acquisitions, focused on cloud services
Sale to US private equity group is part of Hitachi’s drive to focus on digital services
A shorter working week is not a guaranteed fix to the problem of low labour productivity
German manufacturer Siemens to take legal action against decision
Managers are waking up to the need for concrete action on sustainability and human rights
Executive led Keidanren business federation and helped transform Japanese corporate governance
Government to set out proposals for a simpler, more 'nimble' system of state subsidies
Japanese group’s new president seeks to build on the acquisition of software company GlobalLogic
Gridserve purchase from green energy group Ecotricity set to trigger tens of millions in infrastructure investment
Cracks in UK railcars made by the Japanese group underscore long-running problems
Some of the busiest intercity lines face prolonged disruption after cracks were found on trains
Sale of unit would be good move for Japanese group and offers potential to private equity firm
Potential sale is latest sign of rising global private equity interest in Japanese groups
Acquisition of GlobalLogic part of plan to turn Japanese conglomerate into digital powerhouse
Japanese conglomerate’s decision will cast a shadow over future of UK energy policy
Expected withdrawal from Anglesey scheme will deal fresh blow to power station programme
Japanese group should do its investors a favour and forget about Wylfa Newydd
Japanese industrial group wants clarity from UK ministers on financing model
Japanese conglomerate expects rebound in construction industry as cities end lockdowns
