Bain Launches Hostile Bid for Fuji Soft, Escalating Bidding War with KKR
Bain Capital is launching a $2 billion hostile takeover bid for Fuji Soft, competing with KKR, which currently holds a 34% stake, despite Fuji Soft's board preferring KKR's lower offer. Bain is backed by Fuji Soft's founder, and the higher offer price is creating a bidding war that has increased the...
Bain Launches Hostile Bid for Fuji Soft, Escalating Bidding War with KKR
Bain Capital is launching a $2 billion hostile takeover bid for Fuji Soft, competing with KKR, which currently holds a 34% stake, despite Fuji Soft's board preferring KKR's lower offer. Bain is backed by Fuji Soft's founder, and the higher offer price is creating a bidding war that has increased the...
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Honda and Nissan Explore Merger Amidst Chinese Competition and Sales Decline
Honda and Nissan are reportedly discussing a merger to better compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and address declining sales; the merger would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger Amidst Chinese Competition and Sales Decline
Honda and Nissan are reportedly discussing a merger to better compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and address declining sales; the merger would create the world's third-largest automaker.
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Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request, Releases Paul Watson
Denmark released Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, from Greenlandic detention on Tuesday, rejecting Japan's extradition request for a 2010 incident involving a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic due to uncertainties regarding sentencing.
Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request, Releases Paul Watson
Denmark released Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, from Greenlandic detention on Tuesday, rejecting Japan's extradition request for a 2010 incident involving a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic due to uncertainties regarding sentencing.
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Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
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Anti-Whaling Activist Freed, Will Not Face Japanese Extradition
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 74, was freed from a Greenland prison on Tuesday and will not be extradited to Japan, where he faced a potential 15-year sentence for allegedly obstructing a whaling research ship in 2010; he plans to return home to his family before Christmas.
Anti-Whaling Activist Freed, Will Not Face Japanese Extradition
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 74, was freed from a Greenland prison on Tuesday and will not be extradited to Japan, where he faced a potential 15-year sentence for allegedly obstructing a whaling research ship in 2010; he plans to return home to his family before Christmas.
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Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Aim to Counter Chinese Automakers
Honda and Nissan, facing falling sales, are reportedly discussing a merger to form the world's third-largest carmaker, aiming to compete with China's BYD, which surpassed Tesla in quarterly revenue last October; talks began in March, focusing on electric vehicles and software.
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Aim to Counter Chinese Automakers
Honda and Nissan, facing falling sales, are reportedly discussing a merger to form the world's third-largest carmaker, aiming to compete with China's BYD, which surpassed Tesla in quarterly revenue last October; talks began in March, focusing on electric vehicles and software.
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Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
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Orioles' Data-Driven Approach Lands Top Japanese Pitcher Sugano
The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly signed Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, focusing on a baseball-oriented approach rather than city marketing, showcasing a data-driven strategy that impressed Sugano with collaborative discussions on improving his pitching.
Orioles' Data-Driven Approach Lands Top Japanese Pitcher Sugano
The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly signed Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, focusing on a baseball-oriented approach rather than city marketing, showcasing a data-driven strategy that impressed Sugano with collaborative discussions on improving his pitching.
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Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
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South Korea's Political Crisis: Impeachment of President Yoon and Regional Implications
South Korea faces political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment proceedings, raising concerns about regional stability and the future of key alliances.
South Korea's Political Crisis: Impeachment of President Yoon and Regional Implications
South Korea faces political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment proceedings, raising concerns about regional stability and the future of key alliances.
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Japan's Aging Crisis: Social Isolation and the Threat of 'Lonely Deaths'
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's aging crisis, with a government report projecting 44.3% of households to be single-person by 2050, leading to concerns about social isolation and "lonely deaths.
Japan's Aging Crisis: Social Isolation and the Threat of 'Lonely Deaths'
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's aging crisis, with a government report projecting 44.3% of households to be single-person by 2050, leading to concerns about social isolation and "lonely deaths.
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56% Bias Score