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The reformers will prevail, from Beijing to Tokyo, Delhi, Brussels, London and Washington, writes Lionel Barber
The Nikkei and the Financial Times take a closer look at a new phase in Japan’s economy
Online commentary, video and FT Alphaville set for further investment
New owners, new partners, same pink FT
Wall Street slips after two days of gains
Governance issues scupper discussions to create €14bn media group
Company that took Peppa Pig rights owner public wants to ‘transform’ legacy media companies
Commodities slide as growth worries mount
Potential sale of The Economist highlights that quality content still has value for investors
The Japanese group’s values are about giving readers what they want and expect
Complex structure makes it almost impossible for any one investor to take over
Disposal would complete transformation from diversified conglomerate to education-focused business
Slow split from Pearson preceded rapidly sealed £844m sale
Japanese group’s chairman confident shared journalistic standards will overcome cultural differences
With a new Japanese owner, the pink ’un embraces the next era
Business publications have the advantage that readers will subscribe to financial information
Digital technology is revolutionising the worlds of global media and education, writes John Fallon
Japanese group says UK news organisation ‘remains unchanged’
French lycée backers plough ahead; Anshu Jain enjoys hospitality at Lord’s
Negotiations to buy business news organisation ‘down to the last 10 minutes’
Pearson has honoured ‘without fear and without favour’ editorial independence
Japanese group has been chasing a deal for a decade
Bankers and analysts have long struggled to put a price tag on highly prized news brand
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