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Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – as it happened
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‘Skyrocketing’ demand for matcha raises fears of shortage in Japan
Fuelled by social media, a global boom is outstripping production of the powdered green teaThe appearance of t…
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End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs
Canadian PM says Donald Trump has permanently altered relations, as countries around the globe insist import t…
- Tesla, Japan, Elon Musk, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan, US news, World news
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan
Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in moneyBusiness…
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Uniqlo’s Kendrick Lamar coup is part of effort to be a serious fashion force
Super Bowl appearance continues the retailer’s vibe shift from slightly boring staples into a raved-about bran…
- Japan, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Renault, Business, Nissan, Asia Pacific, Honda
Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks
Both Japanese carmakers say they will continue to cooperate on electric vehicle technologyJapan’s Nissan and H…
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Nissan preparing to pull out of merger talks with Honda
Nissan looking for another partner to help shift to electric cars after tensions over perceived imbalance, say…
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SoftBank ‘in talks’ to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI
Move reported by the FT would make Japanese group the largest financial backer of US startup behind ChatGPTBus…
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Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel
President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically own…
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Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi confirm they are in merger talks
Deal would create world’s third-largest carmaker in terms of annual sales amid competition from ChinaBusiness …
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Will Japan’s close ties with US survive the caprice and quirks of Donald Trump?
Japan’s complex defence alliances built up over years as protection against China could be put at risk in a Tr…
- Japan, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan, World news, Asia Pacific, Honda, Mergers and acquisitions
Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger
Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturersJapanese carmakers…
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UK joins Italy and Japan to develop British fighter jet to rival America’s F-35
Joint-venture hailed as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the international aerospace and defence industryPlans to develo…
- Japan, Food & drink industry, Heritage, Business, Unesco, United Nations, World news, Asia Pacific, Culture
Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco
Rice wine enshrined as part of ‘cultural heritage of humanity’ Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-fa…
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Trump says he will block Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to acquire US Steel
Acquisition of Pittsburgh-based steel producer by Japanese company has faced opposition from steelworkers and …
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Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly client…
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Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line
Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in MayBusin…
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Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan’s beloved konbini stores
Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily…
- Job losses, Sunderland, Japan, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan, World news, Asia Pacific, UK news, Manufacturing sector
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss
Production capacity at Japanese carmaker will be reduced by 20% and sales budgets cut Nissan has announced it …
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As Hello Kitty turns 50 her cuteness is still earning £3.1bn a year
Japanese character said to be second-highest grossing media franchise after Pokémon is also a TikTok superstar…