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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…

Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project

As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.

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.

Honda and Nissan Merger Talks in Peril

Two of Japan’s largest automakers have been in talks to combine their operations to form one of the world’s biggest car groups.

Kenichiro Yoshida Will Step Down as C.E.O. of Sony

Kenichiro Yoshida, who has led Sony since 2018, will be succeeded as C.E.O. by the company’s chief financial officer.

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety

After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons…

Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals

Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.

Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find

A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident.

Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.