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Regional lender Jimoto Holdings exits government control

Regional lender Jimoto Holdings exits government control

In the business year ended in March 2024, Jimoto Holdings incurred a net loss fo...

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Japan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delisting rush

Japan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delis...

If firms continue to exit the TSE at this pace, the figure for 2025 will exceed ...

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This $7,000 single-seat electric car has become a hit in Japan

This $7,000 single-seat electric car has become a hit i...

In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kick-start th...

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China adept at evading chip curbs, Trump adviser David Sacks says

China adept at evading chip curbs, Trump adviser David ...

DeepSeek’s breakthrough artificial intelligence model earlier this year demonstr...

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Nippon Steel completes U.S. Steel acquisition after 18-month slog

Nippon Steel completes U.S. Steel acquisition after 18-...

The firm now owns all the stock of the American steel-maker, other than a "golde...

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Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya

Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joi...

The two companies aim to launch the new company, Sofy East Africa, in the Kenyan...

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Mitsubishi said to be in advanced talks on $8 billion Aethon deal

Mitsubishi said to be in advanced talks on $8 billion A...

Mitsubishi could announce a deal with the U.S. energy-focused investment firm in...

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Trump family launches branded mobile phone service in U.S.

Trump family launches branded mobile phone service in U.S.

The new venture stands to escalate concerns over how the president’s expanding b...

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Bank of Japan holds rates steady and signals shift in bond purchases

Bank of Japan holds rates steady and signals shift in b...

The central bank is leaning dovish as U.S. tariffs threaten economic growth.

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Bitcoin buyer Metaplanet sees market value top ¥1 trillion amid crypto rally

Bitcoin buyer Metaplanet sees market value top ¥1 trill...

But not everyone is convinced Metaplanet’s rally will last, with short positions...

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SoftBank raises $4.8 billion through T-Mobile share sale

SoftBank raises $4.8 billion through T-Mobile share sale

The Japanese technology giant sold 21.5 million T-Mobile shares for $224 each in...

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Taiyo to decide on delisting as early as August, president says

Taiyo to decide on delisting as early as August, presid...

The chemical manufacturer is set to hold its annual shareholders’ meeting on Sat...

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Outgoing Renault boss de Meo set for CEO job at Gucci owner Kering: report

Outgoing Renault boss de Meo set for CEO job at Gucci o...

Such a move would mark a dramatic change at the luxury group, which has struggle...

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Influencers take bigger bite of ad pie as economic turmoil tightens budgets

Influencers take bigger bite of ad pie as economic turm...

Brands increased investment in influencer partnerships by 49% in 2024 and conten...

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Hedge funds reap cash from investors ‘starved’ of Japan exposure

Hedge funds reap cash from investors ‘starved’ of Japan...

Japan’s deepening corporate governance reforms and exit from more than a decade ...

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Japan and the U.S. face challenges in economic security discussions

Japan and the U.S. face challenges in economic security...

In their trade negotiations, the subject is much discussed, especially as rare e...