Rio Tinto to become world’s third-largest lithium producer with Arcadium Lithium acquisition
Rio Tinto, one of the world’s foremost mining conglomerates, has announced its plan to acquire US-based Arcadium Lithium in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.7 ... Read More
Seven & i Holdings considers selling supermarket stake ahead of IPO: Strategic overhaul gains momentum
Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co., a prominent retail conglomerate renowned for its iconic 7-Eleven convenience stores, is reportedly contemplating a substantial strategic transformation involving ... Read More
Nippon Steel offloads $211m in assets as U.S. Steel takeover hits political storm!
Nippon Steel Corporation, one of Japan's largest steelmakers, is selling $211 million worth of assets in a strategic move to manage its ballooning debt, a ... Read More
Quad countries team up to end cancer crisis in Indo-Pacific region—thousands of lives at stake
The Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—have launched a collaborative effort under the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative, aiming to significantly reduce cancer rates ... Read More
US just backed India’s power move to join UNSC—Quad agrees, world watches
The United States has strongly reiterated its support for India’s long-standing ambition to gain a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This ... Read More
China’s super-merger to crush global shipbuilding competition
China is shaking up the global shipbuilding industry with a monumental merger between its two largest state-owned companies, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China ... Read More
Artisan Partners pushes for Seven & i buyout, sparking market frenzy
Shares of Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven convenience stores, surged nearly 3% as U.S.-based Artisan Partners urged the company to consider ... Read More
Japan battered by deadly Typhoon Shanshan – see the shocking damage and aftermath
Japan is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Shanshan, one of the most powerful storms to hit the nation in decades, which has left a ... Read More
Shocking exit! Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down amid political turmoil
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to step down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September 2024, a move ... Read More
Japan reels from 7.1 magnitude earthquake: A detailed analysis of damages and response
On August 8, 2024, Japan experienced a severe 7.1 magnitude earthquake, centered off the southern coast of Kyushu, causing widespread alarm and prompting a swift ... Read More