Business
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‘How can such a tiny woman drive a big truck?’ Japan’s labour shortage forces it to rethink gender stereotypes
Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on over…
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End of era as Toshiba delists from Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years
Electronics firm taken private in £11bn deal by consortium led by Japan Industrial PartnersToshiba, the Japane…
- Japan, Hayao Miyazaki, Business, US news, World news, Asia Pacific, Film industry, Anime, Culture, Animation in film, Film
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘final’ film The Boy and the Heron hits No 1 at North American box office
The Japanese director’s animation beats The Hunger Games prequel and Godzilla Minus One on its opening weekend…
- Gilts, Bonds, US economic growth and recession, Services sector, Financial sector, Japan, Europe, Economics, Global recession, Global economy, Government borrowing, Business, Economic growth (GDP), Currencies, Stock markets, World news, Asia Pacific, US economy, Money, UK news
Bond market sell-off sends UK long-term borrowing cost to 25-year high
Rate tops level last seen after Liz Truss mini-budget as fears of global inflation and US political instabilit…
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J-pop agency Johnny & Associates to change name amid sexual abuse scandal
Japanese talent agency to create new firm to manage artists as it tries to distance itself from disgraced foun…
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Toyota blames factory shutdown in Japan on ‘insufficient disk space’
‘Just in time’ production system minimises costs but technical glitch highlights risksToyota has blamed a rece…
- Japan, Inflation, Economics, Interest rates, Global economy, Business, US news, World news, China, UK news, Federal Reserve
A US growth-inflation ‘soft landing’ is vital to solving the global economy puzzle | Mohamed El-Erian
Fed’s performance over next six months is key but challenges may be bigger than many analysts expectThe global…
- Drones (military), Japan, Technology, Politics, Defence policy, Saudi Arabia, Business, World news, Aerospace industry, Ministry of Defence, Military, Weapons technology, UK news, Italy, Middle East and North Africa, Manufacturing sector
Saudis ask to join UK, Italy and Japan’s joint air combat programme
UK-backed move could help spread cost of developing fighter jet and drones, but may prove controversialSaudi A…
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Nintendo jumps to £1bn profits powered by Super Mario film
Movie drives sales of Switch gaming consoles as well as Super Mario title as Legend of Zelda also does wellThe…
- Canada, Retail industry, Japan, Sweden, Australia news, Life and style, Business, Australian lifestyle, Supermarkets, France, UK news, South Korea, Taiwan, Food
Around the world in seven carts: how people shop for groceries internationally
Wealthy nations have been hit by inflation but the way this has changed grocery shopping culture – and governm…
- Portugal, Gibraltar, Saving money, Kenya, Rwanda, Japan, Travel & leisure, South Africa, Europe, Business, Egypt, Currencies, Northern Ireland, Consumer affairs, Travel, Money, UK news, Turkey
Holiday hotspots where your pound will go furthest this summer
Want to go away without spending too much? Here’s a roundup of the best-value destinationsHolidaymakers hoping…
- Japan, Carlos Ghosn, Automotive industry, Renault, Business, Nissan, World news, Lebanon, Middle East and North Africa
Disgraced Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn sues former employer for $1bn
Executive who jumped bail in Japan and escaped to Beirut has filed claim in Lebanese courtCarlos Ghosn, the di…
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Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator may face jail over alleged insider trading
Prosecutors are reportedly seeking a prison term and a near-£1m fine for ex-Sega developer Yuji Naka One of So…
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Tesco chair steps down after allegations of inappropriate behaviour; Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty lost £200m in a year – as it happened
John Allan to stand down after allegations of inappropriate behaviour, while latest Sunday Times rich list sho…
- Japan, Technology, Politics, Business, Computing, Rishi Sunak, World news, Technology sector, China, UK news
UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks ambition, say critics
While the US and EU announce bigger programmes, one British startup says the government’s investment figure is…
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Japan pledges to have women in third of top boardroom roles by 2030
Prime minister Fumio Kishida says diversity in listed companies is key to ‘achieving new capitalism and an inc…
- Japan, Politics, Foreign policy, Economics, International trade, Trade policy, Global economy, Business, World news, Asia Pacific, Pacific islands, UK news, James Cleverly
James Cleverly in Japan for G7 as UK tilts towards Pacific post-Brexit
Foreign secretary says ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ is ‘critical to UK’ and releases manga-style cartoons to m…
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Franco Manca owner agrees to £93m buyout by Japanese group
Tokyo-listed Toridoll partners with Capdesia to acquire pizza and Greek casual dining business Fulham ShoreThe…
- Japan, Inflation, Private equity, Economics, Global recession, Interest rates, Global economy, Business, US news, World news, Asia Pacific, UK news
The world economy faces a huge stress test in 2023 | Kenneth Rogoff
With inflation on the rise and the era of ultra-low interest rates over, there could well be a systemic crisis…
- Japan, Politics, Defence policy, Ben Wallace, Europe, John Healey, Unite, Trade unions, Business, Arms trade, Rishi Sunak, Asia Pacific, Aerospace industry, UK news, Italy
UK to develop next-generation fighter jets with Italy and Japan
Rishi Sunak says defence deal for Tempest means ‘outpacing those who seek to do us harm’Britain will work to d…