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Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement: Nikkei
[BENGALURU] Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such as the procurement of rare earths,...
Couche-Tard’s failed bid for Seven & i sparks debate over Japan
[TOKYO] Alimentation Couche-Tard’s decision to walk away in frustration from an attempted acquisition of Seven & i Holdings set off a debate in Tokyo as to what lessons foreign...
Japan private-sector rice imports soar in May
Published Fri, Jun 27, 2025 · 03:55 PM[TOKYO] Japan’s private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache...
Japan hits M&A record of US$232 billion, driving Asia deals rebound
[TOKYO/HONG KONG] Japan is driving Asia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) rebound in 2025 with a record US$232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the...
Bank of Japan board divided over rate pause and inflation risks, June summary shows
[TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan (BBOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs on Japan’s economy,...
Daiwa plans 100 billion yen real estate fund as Japan market booms
[TOKYO] Daiwa Securities Group plans to launch a real estate fund with two partners, tapping investor demand for a piece of Japan’s booming property market.The Japanese brokerage will collaborate...
Daiwa plans 100 billion yen real estate fund as Japan market booms
[TOKYO] Daiwa Securities Group plans to launch a real estate fund with two partners, tapping investor demand for a piece of Japan’s booming property market.The Japanese brokerage will collaborate...
Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
[TOKYO] Japan’s larger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has the potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an auction this week that risks reigniting turmoil in...
