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Nikkei Asia
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Isuzu to build test course for self-driving trucks in Japan's Hokkaido
An Isuzu Giga self-driving truck. (Photo by Nikkei) SOTA TANAKA TOKYO -- Isuzu Motors will spend roughly 7 billion yen ($47.1 million) to construct a test course for autonomous driving in fiscal 2027, President Shinsuke Minami said in an interview with Nikkei. The facility, to be built at the Japanese truck maker's Hokkaido testing grounds, will simulate urban driving to improve the precision of Isuzu's self-driving technology. The course is slated to begin use in fiscal 2027.
LBCI
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- LBCI
Russia adds Japan's foreign minister and eight others to entry ban
Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the decision was made in response to Japan's sanctions against Russia related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The list includes Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, the president and representative director of carmaker Isuzu, Shinsuke Minami, and Shohei Hara, senior vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In late July 2024 Russia took similar measures against another 13 Japanese nationals, including the chairman of another carmaker, Toyota Motor. Tokyo has protested against that decision. Entry bans for foreigners are a common measure employed by Moscow in retaliation for sanctions or other opposition against Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Similar lists exist for several countries, including the U.S. and Canada and include hundreds of people. Reuters
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Russia adds Japan's foreign minister and eight others to entry ban
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the decision was made in response to Japan's sanctions against Russia related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The list includes Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, the president and representative director of carmaker Isuzu Shinsuke Minami, and Shohei Hara, senior vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In late July 2024 Russia took similar measures against another 13 Japanese nationals, including the chairman of another carmaker, Toyota Motor. Tokyo has protested against that decision. Entry bans for foreigners are a common measure employed by Moscow in retaliation for sanctions or other opposition against Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Similar lists exist for several countries, including the U.S. and Canada and include hundreds of people.
Reuters
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Russia adds Japan's foreign minister and eight others to entry ban
MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) - Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the decision was made in response to Japan's sanctions against Russia related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The list includes Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, the president and representative director of carmaker Isuzu (7202.T), opens new tab Shinsuke Minami, and Shohei Hara, senior vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In late July 2024 Russia took similar measures against another 13 Japanese nationals, including the chairman of another carmaker, Toyota Motor. Tokyo has protested against that decision. Entry bans for foreigners are a common measure employed by Moscow in retaliation for sanctions or other opposition against Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Similar lists exist for several countries, including the U.S. and Canada and include hundreds of people.
