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Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.

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Nissan Stock Soars on Potential Merger with Honda"

Following anonymous reports of a potential merger, Nissan's stock soared 24%—its biggest jump in 50 years—while Honda's dipped 3%, and Mitsubishi's rose nearly 20%. The three companies are exploring collaborations to counter the rise of Chinese automakers and the shift to electric vehicles.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nissan Stock Soars on Potential Merger with Honda

Reports of a potential merger between Nissan and Honda sent Nissan's stock soaring 24%—its largest increase in 50 years—while Honda's fell 3%; Mitsubishi's also rose significantly. This follows an August announcement of shared EV components and autonomous driving research among the three Japanese au...

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Nissan, Honda Explore Merger Amidst Chinese EV Competition

Nissan and Honda are discussing closer collaboration, including a possible merger, to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicle makers and improve their competitiveness in a rapidly changing auto industry; however, no decisions have been made yet.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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