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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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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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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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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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Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese clampdown

Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese ...

Beijing this month slapped a ban on U.S.-bound exports of gallium, germanium and...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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Nippon Steel alleges undue White House influence on doomed deal review

Nippon Steel alleges undue White House influence on doo...

The accusation was made in a Dec. 17 letter, signed by counsel for Nippon Steel ...

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Foxconn's interest in Nissan said to be on hold amid Honda merger talks

Foxconn's interest in Nissan said to be on hold amid Ho...

Foxconn’s pause is the latest development in the unexpected emergence of two sui...

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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...