Greg Abel Visits Tokyo to Meet Heads of Five Trading Houses and Tokio Marine Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, met leaders of five Japanese trading houses and insurer Tokio …
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Uniqlo CEO Yanai announces upgraded in-store experience to counter AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUniqlo Physical Stores Central to Yanai’s Strategy to Counter AI-Driven Retail Uniqlo physical stores will be upgraded as CEO Tadashi Yanai emphasizes hands-on shopping to counter AI-driven online retail and …
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Sumitomo Corp shifts from defense to offense as CEO Ueno unveils growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSumitomo Corp. shifts from “defense to offense” as CEO Shingo Ueno pledges bigger returns and renewed investment Sumitomo Corp. shifts from defense to offense under CEO Shingo Ueno, pledging higher …
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BMW Motorrad CEO warns brand heritage and quality counter low-cost rivals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBMW Motorrad to lean on brand and quality as low-cost Chinese and Indian rivals close in BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch tells Nikkei that brand, heritage and quality are central …
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Australian data centers threatened by community backlash, AirTrunk CEO warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAirTrunk Warns Community Backlash Imperils Data Centers in Australia AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda warns that growing local opposition and unclear regulation risk the timely rollout of data centers in Australia, …
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Japanese trading houses to meet Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel in September
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Trading Houses to Host Berkshire Hathaway CEO as Firms Pivot to Investment-Led Growth Japanese trading houses will meet Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel in September 2026 as firms shift …
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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Jump 20% as Scandium Project Draws U.S. Critical Minerals Support Sunrise Energy Metals’ stock jumped 20% on August 10, 2026 after U.S. officials identified the company …
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Pigeon CEO seeks new growth as China’s birth rate hits record low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPigeon China faces growth squeeze as CEO Ryo Yano seeks new engines after birthrate slump Pigeon China, the Japanese infant-care group’s largest market, now drives more than 60% of operating …
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Eli Lilly CEO warns Japan pricing system penalizes innovative medicines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEli Lilly Says Japan Drug Pricing System Penalizes Innovation and Limits Patient Choices Eli Lilly warns Japan drug pricing system punishes effective medicines, narrowing options for patients and reducing the …
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Applied Materials CEO says tremendous 24-month visibility supports prolonged AI chip demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Says ‘Tremendous Visibility’ in AI-Driven Chip Demand over Next 24 Months Applied Materials sees “tremendous visibility” for AI-driven chip demand over the next 24 months, with equipment orders …