The largest faction of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has backed Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga to become the party’s leader, giving him overwhelming support among its top brass …
Why Buffet’s bet on Japan could turn on higher inflation, weakening dollar
Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s $6.2 billion foray into Japan’s five largest trading houses may signal billionaire Warren Buffett’s expectation that inflation and a falling U.S. dollar may make international …
The heady days of Japan Post’s 2015 IPO have long since passed
Five years on from its $12bn debut, the investment case for a politically hamstrung business with an ageing customer base looks threadbare …
Land comes in the way of Modi govt’s Neighbourhood First and Act East, study shows
India-financed infrastructure projects in Nepal have a greater propensity to get delayed than projects supported by Japan, UK or organisations such as World Bank or ADB.
Japan’s $5 Trillion Man Matters More Than Abe’s Successor
September, when Shinzo Abe’s successor is likely to be formalized, Tokyo pundits will go through the motions as Japan picks a new leader. But the one that really matters is at BOJ headquarters.
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Provides an overview of Japan, including key events and facts about this earthquake-prone country on the western rim of the Pacific.
Warren Buffett invests $6bn in Japan’s five biggest trading houses
The 90-year-old US business tycoon hopes for ‘opportunities of mutual benefit’ …
Buffett looks to Japan with $6 billion bet on five biggest trading firms
The long-term investment in Itochu Corp , Marubeni Corp , Mitsubishi Corp , Mitsui & Co Ltd and Sumitomo Corp could see the stakes rise to 9.9%, Berkshire said on Sunday, Buffett’s 90th birthday. “The …
Berkshire Hathaway takes stake in Japan’s five biggest trading companies
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a slightly more than 5% stake in each of the five leading Japanese trading companies. CNBC’s “Squawk Box” crew discusses.
Berkshire Hathaway Buy Stakes Valued at a Total of $6 Billion in Five Japanese Companies
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway took stakes of slightly more than 5% in five of Japan’s most venerable corporate names with big investments in energy.