Non-core businesses are no longer just a shareholder annoyance, but an active impediment to dealmaking
Japan set to become undisputed home of games hardware once more, but analysts worry about industry’s long-term prospects
The Suntory Beverage and Food executive reflects on her setbacks and successes
A longer-lasting trend is being driven by wealthy Japanese households and demand from Chinese buyers
Also in today’s newsletter, US earnings look fine (but only fine)
Nippon Steel’s planned purchase of US Steel is a test case as managers prepare to deal with more active labour groups
EU’s tight labour market combined with tech advances mean demand for robot workers is increasing
A sprawling 10-part historical epic marries novelistic character depth with cinematic grandeur
Japanese automaker’s stance on limited appetite for fully electric vehicles is being reassessed
After the Nikkei 225 index finally surpasses bubble-era peak, a psychological hurdle has been crossed
After the Nikkei’s record-breaking run, what should investors do now?
Foreign fund managers have been buying back in but many domestic investors remain wary after long bear market
Benchmark tops highest-ever level reached in late-1980s asset bubble after powerful rally since January
Share prices may have finally overtaken level of 1989 but sentiment in Tokyo is nowhere near as bullish as it was
The word ‘Gambatte!’ is much-loved in the country’s lexicon, but could it be about to outlive its purpose?
More US-China decoupling in focus for investors as Tokyo market closes in on all-time high
Famed investor’s timing was good. Others shouldn’t try to follow the Oracle of Omaha now
Japan is a pioneer of combining retail outlets with pharmacies and support services for ageing shoppers
The chipmaker’s latest purchase makes sense, but the country’s success rate for M&As is lacklustre
Mitsui Sumitomo to increase capacity and jobs in Lloyd’s of London and the surrounding company market
Negative GDP growth piles pressure on Bank of Japan as it plans exit from negative rates
Cash-rich Japanese companies are looking overseas for acquisitions as domestic market shrinks
With wages set to rise, the convenience shop sector needs automation
GMO demands urgent corporate governance changes and further unwinding of cross-shareholdings
Aichi prefecture seeks to develop future forms of transport as next driver of region’s industrial growth
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