Japan – Page 15

7-Eleven Founding Family’s Bid to Block Foreign Takeover Collapses

The proposal worth over $50 billion by Junro Ito, the son of the founder of Seven & i Holdings, was aimed at fending off a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

By Yan Zhuang

Bank of Japan Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market Japan Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024

Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

Automobiles Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Honda Motor Co Ltd Japan Nissan Motor Co

Honda and Nissan Scrap $50 Billion Merger Plan

The Japanese companies’ decision to call off negotiations highlights the challenges legacy automakers face in partnering to tackle new technologies.

By River Akira Davis

Canada Customs (Tariff) International Trade and World Market Japan Mexico Stocks and Bonds Trump, Donald J United States

Global Markets Brace for Fallout From Trump Tariffs

Shares in Japanese and South Korean manufacturers tumbled on concern that tariffs will hurt trade in North America, where they have major investments in factories.

By River Akira Davis and Joe Rennison