From japantimes.co.jp
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
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The award of a contract to operate London’s Elizabeth Line to a consortium that includes the firm could help address concerns about its domestic growth potential.
#uk #rail #tokyo #london #business #companies #tokyometro #elizabethline
13h ago
From politico.eu
Europe’s workforce crisis: Ignoring Roma is sabotaging competitiveness
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With nearly 2 million workers disappearing from its labor market each year, Europe’s economic future depends on recognizing the untapped potential of the Roma.
#aging #labor #youth #crisis #growth #rights #skills #equality #companies #education
23h ago
From politico.eu
Startups side with Draghi: EU red tape hampers growth
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AI and privacy laws stand in way of growth, founders and investors warn in new report.
#data #growth #safety #BigTech #digital #markets #security #startups #companies #Regulatory
on Thu, 3AM
From japantimes.co.jp
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in U.S. with bribery
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The billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group has been indicted in New York over his role in a $265 million bribery scheme.
#us #india #markets #business #companies #adanigroup #gautamadani
15h ago
From japantimes.co.jp
Hedge fund Effissimo stirs speculation with its stake in Nissan Motor
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News of the investment sent Nissan’s shares soaring 13% on Nov. 12.
#nissan #toshiba #business #carmakers #companies #effissimo #investments #corporategovernance
18h ago
From japantimes.co.jp
Korea Zinc takeover battle tests Seoul's resolve on tackling 'Korea discount'
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South Korean firms tend to have lower valuations compared to their overseas peers due to low dividend payouts and the dominance of family-run conglomerates.
#business #yunbchoi #companies #koreazinc #southkorea
21h ago
From japantimes.co.jp
Nissan urges U.K. to ease EV targets amid weak demand
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A British mandate requires at least 22% of an automaker's new car sales in 2024 to be purely EVs, or they face hefty fines.
#uk #nissan #business #batteries #carmakers #companies #ElectricVehicles
22h ago
From japantimes.co.jp
Union chief assails U.S. Steel CEO and calls deal for company flawed
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United Steelworkers President David McCall said he didn’t think the future of U.S. Steel hinged on Nippon Steel buying the company.
#ussteel #business #companies #nipponsteel #usjapanrelations #unitedsteelworkers
on Sep 6
From japantimes.co.jp
U.S. fears Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel could hit vital steel supply
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The U.S. government is concerned that U.S. Steel would be less likely to seek tariffs on foreign steel importers if it is under the ownership of the Japanese steelmaker.
#us #China #steel #ussteel #business #companies #nipponsteel #usjapanrelations
on Sep 6
From japantimes.co.jp
Japanese cars and beer gain ground in South Korea as relations thaw
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Monthly sales of Japanese cars, including Toyota and Lexus, jumped 31% in August from a year earlier.
#cars #business #clothing #shopping #companies #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations
on Sep 6
From japantimes.co.jp
Japanese 7-Eleven owner says rejected initial takeover offer from Canadian rival
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The purchase of Seven & I Holdings would be the biggest ever foreign takeover of a Japanese firm.
#stocks #business #companies #seveneleven #seveniholdings #conveniencestores #alimentationcouchetard
on Sep 6