Japan state-backed JIC to name ex-head of Merrill Lynch Japan
Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Japan state-backed JIC to appoint ex-head of Merrill Lynch Japan as CEO
Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
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Indian drugmakers look beyond generics as Sun Pharma buys Organon
India's Sun Pharma is buying U.S.-based Organon for $11.75 billion in what is the largest overseas acquisition by a drugmaker from the South Asian country. © Reuters
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China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase
Top economic planner rejects proposal to buy domestic AI firm, citing ‘laws and regulations’
· Ji Siqi
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase
Top economic planner rejects proposal to buy domestic AI firm, citing ‘laws and regulations’
· Ji Siqi
"The Dynamic Has Shifted": Global Automakers Now Bet Heavily On China For Global Expansion Strategies
Foreign automakers are rushing to debut China-developed models at a major auto show, recognizing they can’t afford to lose ground in the world’s largest car market, according to Nikkei.
· Tyler Durden
‘Basically sending someone unarmed into war’: The life-or-death decision Silke faces every day
Captain Silke Lehmköster, from her office overlooking the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany, wrestles with the same question every day: Is it finally safe for her to order five of the container ships she oversees, which have been stranded in the Persian Gulf, to exit via the Strait of Hormuz?
· Jenny Gross
Palm Jebel Ali takes shape as Nakheel awards $950m in contracts for new villas | The National
Dubai developer Nakheel has awarded contracts worth more than Dh3.5 billion ($950 million) for the construction of 544 villas at Palm Jebel Ali as work on Dubai's waterfront development progresses.
· Fareed Rahman
China delivers record LNG carrier as shipbuilding rivalry with South Korea intensifies
The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
· Carol Yang
China delivers record LNG carrier as shipbuilding rivalry with South Korea intensifies
The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
· Carol Yang
Japan's Nikkei average eclipses 60,000, reaches all-time closing high
The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose 821 points and closed at a record high on April 27.(Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
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Japan's Daiwa Securities Group to acquire Orix Bank for $2.3bn
Daiwa Securities Group plans to eventually integrate its online unit Daiwa Next Bank and Orix Bank. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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Betting on state secrets: The markets accused of cashing in on war
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· Audrey Courty
China’s sovereign debt to debut in SE Asia’s largest economy
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· Bob Savic
Australia’s addiction to Amazon is set to blow past $5 billion
More Australians than ever before spent almost $5 billion with Amazon last year, as the American e-commerce behemoth starts pulling in more money from advertising, subscriptions and charging fees on merchants than actually selling goods.
· Jessica Yun
Money Happens: An audio series
As costs of living in the U.S. continue to soar, navigating an ever-growing list of financial stresses has become a burden for many Americans. The anxieties that come with consistent financial stress can spill over into all other aspects of life, including relationships with loved ones and emotional stability.
Seoul stocks close at a new record high amid AI-led tech rally
Seoul stocks shattered a new record Monday, to close at a fresh high, boosted by an artificial intelligence-led chip and power equipment rally, ahead of upcoming earnings releases from global big tech companies. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
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Adam Liaw’s poached snapper with anchovy parsley butter
Instead of using stock, this simple poached fish dish mixes offcuts such as parsley stalks and lemon pieces with a flavourful butter.
· Adam Liaw
We spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here's what worries them most
Business leaders are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation, AI and supply chain shocks are no longer exceptional events, but part of the baseline.
· Lee Ying Shan
E-scooter rental companies say proposed laws threaten Qld viability
Public hearings and briefings are underway for the government's proposed laws ahead of their introduction in July. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Will Murray
Seoul stocks close at a new record high amid AI-led tech rally
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks shattered a new record Monday, to close at a fresh high, boosted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-led chip and power equipment rally, ahead of upcoming earnings releases from global big tech companies. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Kang Jae-eun
In US-China AI race, Southeast Asia is no side act
Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes
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In US-China AI race, Southeast Asia is no side act
Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes
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Samsung SDS, LG CNS secure sales rights for ChatGPT Edu in S. Korea
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co. and LG CNS Co. have secured respective sales rights for ChatGPT Edu in South Korea as part of their partnerships with OpenAI, the companies said Monday.
· Kim Boram
Kospi rally pushes Korea market cap above W6,000tr
Index tops 6,600 for first time as foreign inflows, chip stocks drive gains
· Im Eun-byel
N. Korea, Russia signal next step in military ties with 5-year plan
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Vietjet presses ahead with Europe flights despite Middle East turmoil
A Vietjet Air aircraft and board member Philipp Rosler during an interview in Ho Chi Minh City. (Nikkei Montage)
· LIEN HOANG
KOFIA launches forum aimed at boosting long-term capital market strategies
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) announced on Monday the launch of a forum aimed at drawing up long-term strategies to boost the local capital market.
· Kang Jae-eun
Samsung Biologics sweats over strike threat
Firm files court appeal to prevent strike; industry insiders warn of potential market share loss amid intensifying CDMO competition
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Shinhan Bank deepens Vietnam ties with series of deals
Shinhan Bank said Monday it joined a South Korean government-led economic delegation to Vietnam, signing a series of agreements with key local partners to expand its presence in the market.
· Jeon Ji-woo
LG CNS brings ChatGPT Edu to Korea
LG CNS said Monday it has signed a reseller partnership with OpenAI to supply its ChatGPT Edu service to educational institutions, expanding into the AI transformation market for education.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Brokerages emerge as profit engines for financial groups
Securities firms under major financial holding groups emerged as key profit drivers in the first quarter, posting strong earnings on the back of a stock market rally.
· Choi Yeon-jae
Meet Korea’s priciest stock — and find out why it’s surging
Hyosung Heavy Industries, the highest-priced stock on the local market, surged past the 4 million won ($2,700) mark shortly in early trading Monday, supported by robust order momentum.
· Im Eun-byel
Taiwan court hands out jail terms of up to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Finance minister stresses big-small biz cooperation in bio sector
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Monday emphasized cooperation between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bio sector, calling for a mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem.
· Kim Han-joo
UKMTO: Cargo vessel hijacked off Somalia, diverted by unauthorized persons
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late on Sunday that it had received reports that unauthorized persons had taken control of a cargo vessel that had been re-directed to the territorial waters of Somalia.
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For third straight week, diesel gets a double-digit rollback
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For third straight week, diesel gets a double-digit rollback
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Home buying demand is falling off a cliff. Softer prices are a near-certainty
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· Elizabeth Knight
KOICA chief seeks to expand development cooperation with Vietnam
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Gina Rinehart calls for immigrants’ social media to be screened in Anzac memorial speech
Mining magnate also claims children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in a speech to 4,000 people on the Sydney Opera House steps
· Luca Ittimani
Gov't to expand supply of mid-rate loans for mid-credit borrowers
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The government will expand loans for mid-credit borrowers to enhance financial access and reduce their reliance on high-interest lending, the financial regulator said Monday.
· Oh Seok-min
‘Switch-on’ diet: Why people are swapping meals for protein shakes
A new diet trend centered on protein intake and metabolic “resetting” is gaining traction among women in their 20s and 30s, fueled by social media buzz and a rapidly expanding market for ready-to-drink protein products.
· Hong Yoo
Photos capture elderly Cubans coping with growing economic downturn
A photo of the late Cuban President Fidel Castro sits alongside photos of Mercedes Lopez Rey’s family on a bedside table at the 83-year-old’s home in Old Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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Daikin shares edge up after Elliott outlines cost cuts
Elliott's plan cites unnamed former Daikin executives who say the company still has room to improve profit margins. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Atsushi Ooka and Getty Images)
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LVMH-owned leather-maker linked to deforestation pushes to weaken EU green law
BRUSSELS — An Italian leather-maker owned by French luxury giant LVMH has purchased animal skins from Paraguayan companies tied to deforested land, according to an NGO investigation, even as its CEO pushes for exemptions under EU anti-deforestation rules.
· Leonie Cater, Marianne Gros
Fed meeting: Iran war and Powell future add to uncertain outlook | The National
US Federal Reserve officials will approach this week's two-day policy meeting with questions mounting over the economic fallout of the Iran war and the central bank's leadership transition.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
China’s solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid rising demand for clean energy
Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline
· Yulu Ao
China’s solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid rising demand for clean energy
Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline
· Yulu Ao
13 malnourished sloths rescued from bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 die in its care
Over a dozen sloths were rescued from a bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 died in its care before the embattled business could even open.
· Ella Morrison