Enmore AI-Driven Industry Conference & Expo 2026 | AI Industry

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A survey conducted by "Bild am Sonntag" polling all companies listed in Germany's leading DAX index, indicated that the relief bonus planned by the federal gove... https://news.osna.fm/?p=42385 | #news #amid #bonus #caution #companies
Nippon Express Holdings will acquire Canada-based Metro Supply Chain Group for as much as ¥255 billion to strengthen its logistics presence in North America. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/17/companies/nippon-express-metro-supply/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #nipponexpress #acquisitions #metrosupplychain #canada
Nippon Express to buy Metro Supply for as much as ¥255 billion

The transaction is expected to close between July and December this year.

The Japan Times
New merger rules are no free ride for European champions, says Teresa Ribera

The EU’s competition chief rejects consolidation-as-strategy argument ahead of next month’s unveiling of the revamped regulations.

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The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office indicted five Japanese oil distributors Friday over their alleged operation of a price cartel for gas oil sold to transport and other companies in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/17/companies/oil-distributors-cartel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #oil #japanesecourts #ftc
Five Japanese oil distributors indicted over cartel after FTC probe

According to the indictment, officials from the firms allegedly agreed to raise the selling prices of gas oil and curb price reduction at meetings in Tokyo in 2024.

The Japan Times
[#TRADESHOW] 2026 #Shanghai #International #Metal #Recycling #Expo from July 8 to 10, 2026, at Shanghai New International Expo #Center, #China. #Event focuses on #recycled #metals, recycling #equipment, processing #technologies, and downstream #industrial applications across the non-ferrous metals #sector. #Exhibition provides a focused #B2B #business #platform for #companies involved in scrap metal processing, recycled raw material #supply, and industrial #reuse. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/2026-shanghai-international-metal-recycling-expo/
2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo

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Japan's largest labor union group reported that workers under its umbrella secured an average pay increase exceeding 5% in this year's wage talks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/17/companies/labor-unions-wage-hikes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #boj #wages #rengo #japaneseeconomy
Japan’s wage growth holds momentum after small firms reach deals

The development comes even after results from smaller firms were factored into the tally, an outcome that will keep the Bank of Japan on track for a near-term interest rate hike.

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A Japanese drone maker has noted a tailwind as demand jumps and Chinese drones are frozen out of the U.S. due to national security concerns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/17/companies/japanese-drone-maker/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #drones #tech #china #defenseministry #japaneseeconomy #defense
Japanese drone maker notes tailwind as demand jumps and China frozen out of U.S.

Escalating geopolitical tensions might present opportunities for Japanese companies in a market long dominated by China's DJI. 

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[#TRADESHOW] #Lightweight #Asia 2026 (Asia’s Lightweight #Automotive #Trade #Fair) from July 8 to 10, 2026, at #Shanghai New #International #Expo #Center, #China. #Event #focuses on lightweight #materials, processing #technologies, and engineering #solutions for the automotive #industry. #Show provides a focused #B2B #business #platform for #automakers, parts #suppliers, materials #companies, and equipment #providers in lightweight vehicle #design and #manufacturing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/lightweight-asia-2026-asias-lightweight-automotive-trade-fair/
Lightweight Asia 2026 | Automotive Lightweight Expo Shanghai 2026

Register now to explore Lightweight Asia 2026, Asia's lightweight automotive trade fair in Shanghai, China, from July 8–10, 2026, for automakers, parts suppliers, materials companies, and e

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An executive at Sanrio, the company behind characters like Hello Kitty, has been suspended after it came to light he might have received off-the-books compensation from a subsidiary totaling several hundred million yen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/17/companies/sanrio-executive-improper-compensation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #sanrio #corporategovernance
Sanrio executive suspended amid accusations subsidiary gave him extra money

Kiyoshi Saito is believed to have received compensation from a U.S. subsidiary of the group that he was in charge of, on top of his executive salary.

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