The country’s brokerages will need to consolidate to achieve scale
Japanese retail conglomerate seeks to streamline its operations as it fends off bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Industrialist who led the Tata conglomerate’s acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover and UK steel plants, with mixed results
Extreme volatility in price of key battery material reflects uncertainty over current global market for electric vehicles
Japan’s designation of Seven & i as a ‘core business’ means a deal will not be easy, but investors should benefit regardless
Canadian company’s non-binding offer to owner of 7-Eleven chain is 20% higher than initial rejected approach
MiniMax, ByteDance and 01.ai launch apps overseas to boost revenue growth
Hedge fund’s partner Nabeel Bhanji says BHP approach during its stake building was ‘genuinely annoying’
Fast-fashion retailer says pop-up shops and strong consumer demand have boosted its appeal as it targets listing
Drop in South Korean battery maker’s profits raises concerns about future demand for electric vehicles
Decision to base plant in Guadalajara shows ‘nearshoring’ of supply chains away from China
Chip division head says performance has not met expectations as company’s latest earnings guidance disappoints
Deal for stake in department store and property business across three countries follows collapse of Signa
Owner of 7-Eleven brand considers disposing of supermarket chain and selling stake in Seven Bank
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
Sky Xu’s pitch comes as fast-fashion group still awaits regulatory approvals
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
Edtech company’s legal battles from Delaware to Bengaluru have exposed corporate governance issues
Drugmakers have been targeted on national security grounds and could lose customers if Congress passes Biosecure Act
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Fresh funding from Japanese carmaker includes plans for manufacturing alliance
Big commodities groups watching outcome as founding families vie for Korea Zinc
Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
