Japan to invite small businesses to declare ¥10 billion sales targets

The country has about 4,500 companies with annual sales of ¥10 billion or more, but many of them are concentrated in metropolitan areas.

U.S. Steel activist investor boosts holding in turnaround push

The move comes as hope for the deal that drew massive attention during the 2024 American presidential election has shown little progress.

Japan’s unions win largest pay hike in more than three decades

Some 760 affiliated unions under the trade union federation Rengo have so far secured an average pay gain of 5.46% in ongoing annual wage negotiations.

Alimentation Couche-Tard ramps up campaign to take over Seven & I

The Canadian convenience store giant and owner of Circle-K has sought to combat skepticism surrounding the deal, most recently with a news conference in Tokyo.

Portugal’s political crisis explained – POLITICO

Although Montenegro denied any conflict of interest, the opposition accused the prime minister of indirectly enriching himself while serving atop the country’s executive branch.

Nomura exits bank climate group, joining Wall Street exodus

Nomura said it will stick to its target set four years ago, to deploy $125 billion of sustainable financing through March 2026.

Electronic dictionary market shrinking in Japan

Sales of electric dictionaries are falling in Japan amid declining birthrates and widespread use of smartphone apps.

Nearly 40% of companies missed or abandoned 2020 climate targets with no consequences, says study

When a company misses an earnings target, it usually faces some backlash: a drop in stock prices, negative headlines, and sometimes even CEO turnover. But when it misses a self-imposed climate goal, most often the response is…crickets.

Trump doesn’t want ‘to hurt Ireland’ — but he might

Ireland’s visiting prime minister endures an excruciating 45 minutes in Trump’s live-TV star chamber as the U.S. leader swings at Brussels, not Dublin.

Major Japanese companies agree to solid pay and bonus hikes

Toyota, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, Fujitsu and NEC are among companies that say they have agreed to their respective labor unions' demands.

Nomura expands in Singapore, Dubai as global business turns profit

The Tokyo-based firm is seeking to more than double assets under management at the global unit to $60 billion, and expects its relationship manager headcount to grow by about 50.

Toyota sees potential risk to deal brokered with Tesla in Europe

Toyota and other carmakers that were planning to pool with Tesla for this year may need much less help than envisioned back in January.

Ivan Espinosa to take over as new Nissan CEO in April

Espinosa, the automaker's chief planning officer, joined Nissan in 2003 and has been working on product strategy and planning.

Map Shows Cheapest States To Start a Business in 2025

Many Americans pursue entrepreneurship as a way to make a side income, become their own boss and even create a long-lasting legacy.

Canadian mining companies guilty of violating rights of nature - Ricochet

At recent international tribunal, 14 companies found guilty of exploiting Indigenous lands for mineral extraction across three continents

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down

Current Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa will be assuming the role starting in April in a bid to turn around the struggling Yokohama-based automaker.

Nissan focused on product development as it hunts for partner

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EU social media law isn’t censorship, tech chief tells US critic – POLITICO

Virkkunen said the Digital Services Act (DSA) is 'content-agnostic' and that Brussels and national regulators 'have no power to moderate content or to impose any specific approach to moderation.

JX Metals raises $3 billion in Japan's biggest IPO since SoftBank

The semiconductor materials supplier, whose clients include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Intel, plans to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 19.

The EU and its sovereignty: Almaraz power plant is a turning point

Losing Almaraz would be a loss for both the region and Europe. Let’s not harm our competitiveness and energy security when they are needed most.

Japan credit investors seek shield from M&A risks as deals boom

Change of Control clauses, which had been rare in Japan, are being increasingly sought by investors.

EU-US rift triggers call for made-in-Europe tech – POLITICO

EuroStack advocates see that the tide can be turned only with sustained investment, guaranteed government demand, and unified rules on transferring and securing data.

How energy’s smoothest lobbyist wooed Whitehall

Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson says he knows how to bring down bills. Others claim his ideas will starve the U.K. of green investment.

Shareholder pushes Seven & I to engage with Couche-Tard

The operator of 7-Eleven stores says that it is doing so, and has rebuffed Artisan Partners Asset Management’s assertions of conflicts of interest within the board.

Explosion and fire lead Toyota to halt production at two plants in Aichi from Monday

The suspension is believed to be due to the effects of an explosion and fire accident at a plant of Chuo Spring, a Toyota affiliate, on Thursday.

From ‘economic blackout’ to ‘Latino Freeze,’ Wall Street is grappling with activist consumers

A new wave of consumer activism is sweeping the nation, with protests and boycotts targeting companies in a fraught political environment.

Bank of America CEO willing to hire in Japan amid revival

The bank, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has about 800 employees in Japan.

Nintendo shares plunge on tariff fears as foreign investors retreat

Nintendo sank 9.2% in Tokyo, its biggest intraday drop since the stock market rout on Aug. 5.

Couche-Tard holds talks for sale of U.S. shops in Seven & i deal

The retailer last year proposed to purchase Seven & I Holdings for $18.19 per share, but so far hasn’t been able to enter negotiations with the firm.

EU tech chiefs say they don’t target US tech – POLITICO

The letter, dated March 6, is the fullest defense so far from the European Commission to U.S. criticisms, responding to Jordan's demand for an EU explanation of its laws.

Lilium Flying Taxi Dreams Crash: Startup Goes Bankrupt, Laying Off 1,000 Employees

In a shocking turn of events, German flying taxi startup Lilium has announced its shutdown, laying off 1,000 employees after failing to secure necessary funds.

Seven & I announces measures to fend off Couche-Tard takeover

The announcements are the latest twist in a saga that began last year when Seven & I rebuffed a takeover offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Meet China’s ‘Six Little Dragons’

The Hangzhou-based firms have upended China’s tech scene — and sent governments across China scrambling for their own champions.

Nissay Asset ramps up hiring as alternative investment booms

Japanese asset managers are trying to boost returns at a time when policymakers are encouraging households to shift their savings to investments.

Gilead's Japan head says nation can be among first to end HIV epidemic

The pharmaceutical powerhouse has drugs that disrupt the transmission of the virus, one of which has been approved for prevention in Japan.

Sony and Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat

In his latest trade salvo this week, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he might target Tokyo next, after imposing tariffs on Mexico and China.

Discount store operator Trial to acquire Seiyu

Trial currently plans to retain Seiyu's company name and staff.