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Asian Markets Slide as Global Sell-Off Continues

Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were down about 2 percent on Tuesday morning, after the S&P 500 had its worst day of the year.

By Joe Rennison River Akira Davis and Daisuke Wakabayashi

Aluminum Automobiles Commerce Department Customs (Tariff) Japan Metals and Minerals Protectionism (Trade)

Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions

Yoji Muto is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.

By River Akira Davis

Appointments and Executive Changes Convenience Stores Ito, Junro Japan Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Seven & I Holdings Co Stephen Dacus

7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.

By River Akira Davis

Academy Awards (Oscars) Black Box Diaries (Movie) Documentary Films and Programs Ito, Shiori Japan Sex Crimes Sexual Harassment Yamaguchi, Noriyuki

Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

By Kiuko Notoya and Martin Fackler