In a cautionary move, Japan has warned the U.S. that any imposition of new tariffs will negatively impact U.S. consumers and its auto industry. On Friday, Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) came down heavily on U.S. overtures to explore the possibility… Read More ›
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U.S. economy chugging along smoothly despite risks of trade wars
Emerging economic data of the U.S economy has so far managed to keep trade wars and related fears at bay. All eyes are now on the outcome of the G7 meeting in Quebec and that of the Federal Reserve, scheduled… Read More ›
Japan calls on joint efforts with U.S.to block Chinese market-distorting investment practices
The requests came on the sidelines of the G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada. As per a senior official from Japan’s ministry of finance, Tokyo has called on the United States to join its efforts in stopping Beijing from making… Read More ›
Japanese HR services provider Recruit Holdings Co acquires Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion
The acquisition will enable Recruit to expand its reach in the U.S. job market. On Wednesday, Recruit Holdings Co, a Japanese HR services provider disclosed it will acquire Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion. The move will enable Recruit to tap… Read More ›
Japan’s Takeda Pharma set to acquire Shire for $61.5 billion
The deal, one of the largest in the pharma industry, will place Takeda Pharma into the top ranks of global drugmakers. On Tuesday, in a strategic move Japan’s Takeda Pharma stated it has agreed to acquire London-listed Shire for $61.50… Read More ›
Carlyle Group set to raise $6.5 billion for its new Asia focused private equity fund
The deal marks the coming of age of Asia focused funds, which are increasingly making strong headway in strong growth markets such as India, China and Japan. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Carlyle… Read More ›
Whirlpool divests its Embraco compressor business to Japan’s Nidec Corp for $1.08 billion
The strategic divestiture is aimed at increasing its focus on its consumer business. On Tuesday, Whirlpool Corp, a U.S. home appliance maker, disclosed it has agreed to divest its Embraco compressor business to Japan’s Nidec Corp for $1.08 billion. The… Read More ›
U.S., India, Japan and Australia revive four-way talks to deepen security and economic cooperation in the region
The move, an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is on the agenda on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit this week to the U.S. where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss a range of issues,… Read More ›
Production cut for Apple’s iPhone X is overstated: iPhone X component maker Murata Manufacturing Co
The Nikkei had earlier reported a 50% cut in iPhone X’s production target. A senior executives from Japan’s Murata Manufacturing Co stated that the production cut for Apple’s iPhone X, is overstated. Murata, which supplies components for the iPhone X,… Read More ›
Uber’s CEO to visit India and Japan to boost firm’s image
The charm offensive is aimed at prucing up the firm’s image and reassuring employees, partners, regulators and government officials that Uber means well and wants to improve the quality of services in the country. Uber Chief Executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, is… Read More ›