Buffett-backed Japan trading houses soar, but will it last in AI era?
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-11 03:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Technology & AI, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japanese trading houses have expanded beyond their previous role as trade brokers, shedding the conglomerate discount that other wide-ranging companies face. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
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