Business
Yen Falls to Upper 159 Against Dollar as Finance Ministry Warns on Speed
The currency neared the 160 line for the first time in about two months, prompting a senior Finance Ministry official to hint at another round of yen-buying intervention.
Wholesale prices climb 7.1% in October as oil and AI demand bite
Corporate goods prices accelerated from September's 6.9% pace, with petroleum, chemicals and electronics leading the rise, the Bank of Japan said.
Kadoya Sesame Oil takeover fight draws in Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co.
The maker of a household sesame oil brand extended its tender offer period after a rival fund bid higher, with its two biggest shareholders backing the new suitor.
Sompo Japan to stop new fire insurance sales through Tamahome
The insurer acts after suspected fraudulent claims at the homebuilder, cutting off a channel that let sales and claims run through the same company.
Amazon Japan drops lowest-price rule for sellers after antitrust probe
The Fair Trade Commission accepted the company's improvement plan, letting it favor its own cheapest listings over matching rival sites.
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