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Japanese group claims it was duped, founder says he was a scapegoat and ex-employees say there were problems from the start
Japan Investment Corporation’s $6.4bn offer for JSR comes as governments seek to protect semiconductor technology
Multibillion-dollar investment in start-up soured as interest rates rose and Spac craze ended
$14.9bn takeover comes as country’s cash-rich corporations return to global markets
Country has remained a bright spot for top-end spending despite slowdown in many other markets
Influential carmaker may prod other companies to rethink their numerous cross-shareholdings
Three of the country’s biggest developers eye growth outside shrinking domestic market
Regional and smaller lenders could be exposed as central bank tightens policy
Chief says sector needs to face the threat ‘from the front’ and act as shock absorber for society
LG Energy Solution and SK On slowing their expansion in response to sluggish demand
Highest number of takeover proposals since 2010 fuels predictions MBOs could become biggest driver of deals
Move accelerates end to career of one of the biggest figures in Tokyo’s financial industry
Investors say Japanese video game publisher is not taking full advantage of its franchises and characters
Japanese tech conglomerate hit by falling valuations in portfolio companies
Japanese manufacturer works on new approach as it targets big increase in electric vehicle production
The country’s regulator is exerting ‘unprecedented’ influence to unlock value
Japanese carmaker raises full-year operating profit forecast by 50%
Investment is the largest by a foreign carmaker in a US factory since Inflation Reduction Act was passed
Japanese electronics group slashes full-year operating profit for its car battery unit by 15%
Global investment banks have struggled to make a profit in the country
Chip equipment maker’s debut comes as country rides wave of interest from foreign investors
Changes to how people live and work have depressed demand in areas such as fitness clubs, pachinko parlours and after-office restaurants
Newly minted millionaires vie with foreign buyers for scarce property
Plan to list groups that are meeting guidelines will enhance investor scrutiny of laggards
Tokyo hopes to cut corporate dependence on bank lending as private equity steps up interest in dealmaking
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