Syndicated loans to Japanese firms reach record as foreign banks fill regional gap Syndicated loans to Japanese corporations reached a record near $220bn in the last fiscal year, as Taiwanese, …
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Nippon Steel struggles with doubled interest-bearing debt after U.S. Steel takeover
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNippon Steel’s U.S. Steel acquisition leaves heavy debt burden as interest costs surge After acquiring U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel faces sharply higher interest-bearing debt as refinancing and rising rates strain …
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Li-Ning signs Stephen Curry as global brand partner to revive consumer interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStephen Curry Signs Long-Term Partnership with Li‑Ning in Move to Expand Curry Brand Globally Stephen Curry Li‑Ning partnership announced as a long-term agreement to co-develop shoes, apparel and lifestyle products, …
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Japan battery storage market attracts foreign firms with subsidies and low rates
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Sees Surge of Foreign Investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems Foreign firms are moving into Japan’s battery energy storage systems market, lured by subsidies and low-cost financing as the …
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Long Thanh International Airport rollout delayed as Vietnam deploys army and replaces ACV chairman
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLong Thanh International Airport rollout delayed as ACV replaces chairman amid probe and army deployment Long Thanh International Airport faces fresh delays after the Airports Corporation of Vietnam replaced its …
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Tekever to Build Drone Manufacturing Base in Japan, Sources Say Tekever, Portuguese drone startup, plans to establish a defense drone manufacturing base in Japan to serve local forces and expand …
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LGT Private Banking Japan says AI, deflation exit reshape ultrawealthy clients’ behavior
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLGT Japan Says Artificial Intelligence and End of Deflation Drive Demand for Tailored Investment Advice LGT Private Banking’s Japan head warns that AI and the end of deflation are changing …
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Australians now favor China as economic partner over security threat
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia-China relations shift as majority of Australians now view China as economic partner Majority of Australians now view China as an economic partner, poll shows — a shift in Australia-China …
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Nissan shareholders reject outside director nominated as audit chair after Renault abstains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan shareholder vote rejects audit committee chair as Renault abstains amid governance concerns Nissan shareholder vote on June 23 rejected the appointment of the audit committee chair; Renault abstained amid …
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Urea prices fall after China authorizes exports as industry warns of turbulence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFertilizer prices plunge after late‑April peak as China moves to ease urea exports Fertilizer prices have eased sharply since April 30, 2026 as Chinese approvals for urea exports added supply, …