Japanese retail conglomerate seeks to streamline its operations as it fends off bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard
The global footprint of the animated sub-genre is growing inexorably
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
Owner of 7-Eleven brand considers disposing of supermarket chain and selling stake in Seven Bank
Fresh funding from Japanese carmaker includes plans for manufacturing alliance
Japanese group led by Masayoshi Son set to join $6.5bn funding round that would value start-up at $150bn
Nikkei 225 drops almost 5% as markets assess new leader who is expected to back BoJ’s rate rises
Changes to GPIF’s investment policies to take on more risk have been lauded — but the country’s system is under strain
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumbling
Canadian retail entrepreneur has built a single shop into a 16,700-site global convenience store empire
Director at Japan’s Icom stresses company discontinued devices 10 years ago
The city is seeing a boom in commercial construction but labour scarcity has made location a critical concern for companies
Nippon’s proposed acquisition faces some legitimate pushback
He has won and lost fortunes with his bets on technology. So is the investor a visionary — or a gambler who got lucky?
Spate of attacks reignites concern among expatriates and companies about anti-Japanese sentiment
Companies in Japan have long avoided foreign acquisitions, but that could be changing
Japanese group wins extension to probe of deal that is opposed by Biden, Harris and Trump
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response
The Nippon Steel experience has broader ramifications for dealmaking
Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard says it is focused on securing deal with Seven & i
Biden administration opposes Japanese company’s proposed $15bn takeover, which has become an election issue
Size of potential takeover likely to spark antitrust concerns in both US and Japan but deal makes sense for Couche-Tard
Shares in Seven & i rise on hopes of improved offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard
Tourist attraction 50km from site of Fukushima nuclear plant includes world’s largest onsen and hula-dancing troupes
