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Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works

Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works

Both carmakers are facing overcapacity and the need for huge investments related...

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Japan's bond supply set to reach decade high as BOJ bond purchases slow

Japan's bond supply set to reach decade high as BOJ bon...

The BOJ’s plan to almost halve bond purchases comes as Prime Minister Shigeru Is...

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Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law

Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law

The Japanese antitrust watchdog said the U.S. company forced smartphone makers t...

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China’s Nio unveils $108,000 EV to take on Porsche, Mercedes

China’s Nio unveils $108,000 EV to take on Porsche, Mer...

Once one of the brightest rising stars in China’s electric vehicle market, Nio h...

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Nippon Life’s $12 billion acquisition spree is just beginning

Nippon Life’s $12 billion acquisition spree is just beg...

Having committed to pouring billions into a pair of global insurers, the firm is...

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Yen bulls retreat as Fed, BOJ dim hopes of quick narrowing of rate gap

Yen bulls retreat as Fed, BOJ dim hopes of quick narrow...

Wide gaps in interest rates could bring back the yen carry trade, in which inves...

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After Northvolt, Europe's battery hopes heavily rely on China

After Northvolt, Europe's battery hopes heavily rely on...

The norm in the future may be joint ventures that rely on China's low-margin ele...

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One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects...

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1 billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

1 billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects...

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Trump demands Panama lower transit fees or return canal

Trump demands Panama lower transit fees or return canal

The U.S. completed the 82-kilometer canal through the Central American isthmus i...

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Economists see BOJ's policy review as insufficient

Economists see BOJ's policy review as insufficient

The massive easing policy has caused adverse effects, such as a loosening of fis...

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Japan warns on yen after BOJ’s dovish messaging extends slide

Japan warns on yen after BOJ’s dovish messaging extends...

Recent sharp movements in the yen feed into concerns that the government may int...

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Ghosn says Honda deal talks indicate Nissan in ‘panic mode’

Ghosn says Honda deal talks indicate Nissan in ‘panic m...

"It’s a desperate move,” the ex-Nissan chief said. "It’s not a pragmatic deal be...

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Sony’s record climb makes investors more bullish on gaming boom

Sony’s record climb makes investors more bullish on gam...

Sony Group’s long-awaited rise to record highs has emboldened bullish investors ...

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Japan says overall economy recovering, but cuts view on corporate profits

Japan says overall economy recovering, but cuts view on...

Among key economic areas, the government cut its assessment on corporate profits...

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Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, report says

Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles...

The report added that Honda will also consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Niss...