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Brazil Halts BYD Factory Construction Over “Slave-like” Working Conditions

Brazil halts construction of a BYD factory due to severe "slave-like" labor conditions, with workers facing harsh treatment and confiscated wages.
Enterprise

Honda and Nissan Business Integration May Reshape 9,000 Overlapping Partners

Honda and Nissan's integration talks highlight over 9,000 overlapping partners. Restructuring and supply chain optimization expected.
Japanese economy

New NISA 2025: Why High-Dividend Stocks Like NTT Are Top Investment Picks

Discover why high-dividend stocks, especially NTT with 14 years of dividend growth, are must-haves for New NISA 2025 success.
Enterprise

US Authorities Leave US Steel Acquisition Decision to Biden, Reports Say

The US government reports to President Biden on Nippon Steel's US Steel acquisition, with a decision pending after inter-agency talks.
Japanese economy

Japan’s GDP Per Capita Ranks 22nd Globally Amid Weak Yen and Aging Population

Japan’s GDP per capita in 2023 dropped to $33,800, ranking 22nd globally. Factors include the weak yen (¥1 = $0.0064) and an aging population.
Enterprise

Nissan-Honda Merger May Cause 9,000 Subcontractor Bankruptcies: Can They Be Saved?

The Nissan-Honda integration could bankrupt 9,000 subcontractors, excluding smaller tiers. Explore possible solutions for their survival.
Japanese economy

Former BOJ Deputy Nakaso: 25 Years of Monetary Easing Despite Side Effects

Ex-BOJ Deputy Hiroshi Nakaso reflects on 25 years of monetary easing to combat deflation, acknowledging its side effects.
Enterprise

Honda and Nissan Agree to Business Integration, Honda to Appoint CEO

Honda and Nissan have reached an agreement on business integration, with Honda appointing the new company's CEO. Final agreement expected by June.
Enterprise

Panasonic’s 40-Year Quality Fraud Exposed: Shocking “Special Mode” Scandal

Panasonic Industry's 40-year quality fraud includes a shocking "special mode" to fake inspection data, with concealment at the top level.
Japanese economy

Tesla Shares Soar to 3-Year High, Doubling Since US Presidential Election

Tesla stock hits a 3-year high, doubling since the US election. Trump’s return fuels optimism for EV maker's success.
Japanese economy

Osaka-Kansai Expo Ticket Sales Lag: Losses Loom as Break-Even Point Nears

With only 7.44 million tickets sold, Osaka-Kansai Expo faces potential losses if 11 million tickets aren’t sold by opening day.
Enterprise

Ghosn: “Nissan Is in a State of Panic” in Bloomberg Interview

Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan Chairman, tells Bloomberg that Nissan is in panic and merger talks with Honda are difficult.