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KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan
Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in countryWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
An Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she's the victim of a romance scam
An Australian accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase has appeared in a Japanese court nearly two years after her arrest and said she was tricked into carrying them as part of an online ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Elliott Management bets on Japan property with 5% stake in Tokyo Gas
US activist investor plans to push Japanese company to offload some of its $9bn real estate portfolioWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Japan’s beef bowl economy shows consumer resilience as prices rise
Increases at fast food outlets and restaurants are not deterring locals from dining outWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs highWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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Japan passes $250B economic package meant to lift wages and spur growth
Japan has approved a $250 billion economic stimulus package centered around initiatives intended to boost incomesWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism
Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss ‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’ The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, has defended his decision to pick ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
The challenge for England is clear: they have to shut Japan out | Ugo Monye
After conceding 12 tries in three games, the defence will be under scrutiny and they need to stop the opposition scoring. The message within the England camp should be loud and clear this weekend: ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Steve Borthwick must look to up the offloads in England’s clash with Japan
Head coach locks horns with predecessor Eddie Jones as his side seek their first win of the Autumn Nations Series. Much has happened since England and Eddie Jones last crossed samurai swords in a ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
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Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
2024 Zozo Championship leaderboard, scores: Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler in the mix after Round 2 in Japan
Two of the most popular figures in the game find themselves in contention heading into the weekendSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
The world is watching and Japan is visiting when Ohtani's Dodgers face the Yankees in Los Angeles
Although Shohei Ohtani’s first trip to the World Series is a global sports event, it’s particularly big in Japan — and for JapanSports - ABC News - October 25 -
2024 Zozo Championship leaderboard, scores: Justin Thomas sits two shots back of lead after Round 3 in Japan
The two-time PGA Championship winner will enter the final round two strokes off the leadSports - CBS Sports - October 26