Hedge fund helps fight for Japan transparency Activists and business experts hailed Singapore’s company 3D Investment Partners, after it managed to land two of its nominees on the board of the Yokohama-based software developer Fuji Soft – a positive development for those seeking more independent oversight of Japanese firms. The campaign has faced several battles […]
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Industrial dispute hits iPhones Foxconn’s main iPhone plant in China is set to delay shipments of Apple products further, by the latest round of worker unrest to hit the factory in Zhengzhou. The Taiwanese electronics contractor – the world’s largest company doing such work for brands like Apple – could now see more than 30%
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Lawsuits, ad infinitum Google is facing multiple court battles in several countries, the latest being by a group of British website publishers who allege the US tech giant – and its parent Alphabet – abuse their dominant position in online advertising, depriving them of revenue. The class action claim was filed at the Competition Appeal
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War of the elements China’s dominance of the lithium market – a vital component in batteries for smart digital goods such as phones, laptops and electric vehicles (EVs) – could face a challenge as the West attempts to ramp up its processing of the metal labelled “white gold”. Following years of state support and a
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No surprises Energy prices and their rise have been the talk of thee coming for some time so it’s hardly a shock that suppliers are earning more than usual in times of war and scarcity, but the sheer level of profits being enjoyed by oil companies has led to ramifications beyond the fiscal. Global energy
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A crypto breakdown for our times The Cryptocurrency world has been reeling after the exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy under American laws recently, effectively casting aspersions on the entire industry. The pioneering company’s valuation plunged from USD $32bn to bankruptcy in a matter of days, dragging down founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s (aka SBF) $16bn
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Running out of gas A joint venture to build Jeeps in China is to file for bankruptcy, the companies behind the scheme, Stellantis and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), have said. The decision doesn’t bode well for outside automotive manufacturing in the country or for those looking to invest in such ventures. The conclusion is not
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Major agricultural sector takes hit Coffee farmers in Brazil are defaulting on contracts for a second straight year, causing chaos in the industry despite projections for a better yield next year. This is a result of producers failing to deliver on pre-agreed sales and exposing trade houses to losses. The defaults, reported by the country’s
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Time for change According to many experts, the era of cheap money, overpriced equities and low interest rates is at an end. The bull markets that dominated stocks and equities have also halted, begging the question: how does one protect oneself? For more than a decade interest rates for loans like mortgages have been at
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Solar power rises again With recent upheavals in the energy sector for Europe amid the war in Ukraine, Germany is trying to boost the EU’s energy security by reviving its solar industry. Officials are starting to react with some urgency as the continent faces years of trying to move away from Russian fuel for power
