The Business Times
business-time-50

Nintendo says chief executive Satoru Iwata has died of cancer at 55

google-preferred-sourceAdd BT as a preferred source
Published Mon, Jul 13, 2015 · 12:15 AM

    [TOKYO] Nintendo said Monday that its chief executive Satoru Iwata has died of bile duct cancer at the age of 55, as the Japanese videogames giant struggles to turn the page on years of losses.

    In a brief statement, the Kyoto-based firm said Mr Iwata passed away on Saturday. Mr Iwata was leading the company's turnaround bid.

    AFP

    Nintendo

    Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services

    Feedback

    TRENDING NOW

    According to PMO, more than 610,000 children across 380,000 households are expected to benefit from the measures.

    NDR 2026: Every Singaporean child to get direct financial support from birth to age 17

    Singapore’s housing supply has steadily increased over the years and there have been encouraging results, said PM Wong.

    NDR 2026: BTO income ceiling to go up to S$16,000; Executive condos ceiling to S$18,000

    PM Wong said the latest move will make it a “significant” increase in the number of childcare leave days.

    NDR 2026: Working parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave

    Another important message PM Wong will deliver is how the government will continue planning and building for the future.

    National Day Rally 2026: PM Wong to speak on supporting families, navigating global changes

    Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
    Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
    View More