Sept. 12, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

US blocking of acquisition deal chills Japanese firms: Rethinking of ally relationship

On January 3, 2024, US President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel Corporation's (Nippon Steel) acquisition of US Steel Corporation (US Steel), citing the potential risk to the national security of the United States.

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Can price reduction promotions save Apple phones?

Recently, Apple launched the "Ultimate Benefit" price reduction promotion, lowering the prices of multiple products such as iPhone.

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Microsoft plans to spend S $109.5 billion on data centres this fiscal year

Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion on data centers this fiscal year, underscoring the huge demand for capital for artificial intelligence.

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Mexico's New Tariff Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for Cross-border E-commerce

The new tariffs, issued by Mexico on December 31, 2024, impose a 19 percent tariff starting January 1, 2025, on goods entering Mexico via Courier companies from countries that do not have an international treaty with Mexico.

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Changes in the Russian liquefied petroleum gas market under EU sanctions

In today's deepening globalization, the interweaving influence of international trade and geopolitics is becoming more and more significant.

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Apple's sudden price cut will bring what?

As the world's leading technology company, Apple has always been known for its high-quality and expensive products.

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Asics enters the work shoes market: a strategic choice under the coexistence of challenges and opportunities

In today's competitive business environment, major brands are seeking new growth points to secure their market position.

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The business logic behind the weakening global boycott of Musk's Starlink

In 2024, the US presidential election once again attracted global attention.

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Nvidia supplier Ibiden plans to accelerate production expansion to meet AI demand

Japan's Ibiden, a major supplier of Nvidia's chip package substrates, may need to expand production to cope with growing demand.

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Japan's semiconductor gamble: a double risk of technology and capital

According to a recent in-depth report on the website of the German "Economic Weekly", Japan is trying to regain the throne of the semiconductor industry with the help of foreign cutting-edge technology and huge financial subsidies in an almost desperate gesture. This ambitious plan is not only jaw-dropping, but also triggers a deep reflection on the dual risk of technology and capital.

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