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Foreign ministry hoses down concern over rocky bilateral ties, says purchases of US arms are still on course, despite differences on Russian oil and other issues
Group co-managing director Frank Sixt told analysts the $23-billion deal to sell 43 ports in 23 countries is still a chance of being approved with a major Chinese investor
The world's largest contract electronics maker reports a 27% rise in second-quarter profit, sees significant growth in third quarter as well
Liquidators said in a filing on Tuesday they've taken control of over 100 of the group's subsidiaries. They have received $45bn worth of creditor claims, but recouped just $167m in 18 months
Workers in China's manufacturing centres are feeling the impact of tariffs imposed by the US to counter the country's huge industrial overcapacity.
The Trump Administration and China's Commerce Ministry have extended their tariff truce till November 10, giving both sides greater time to discuss concerns about trade and other issues
"Japan needs a stable coalition.. [or] it's impossible to pursue consistent policies," an LDP heavyweight said, so it was best "to seek a coalition partner under a new leader."
The Japanese car giant's warning is the highest estimate yet of the negative impact that Trump's tariffs will have on a company
The deal announced on Tuesday is Tokyo's most significant defence sale since the country ended a military export ban
Ishiba has responded to criticism from opposition lawmakers for not having signed an official document when Japan agreed to a trade deal with the US last month
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