Finance
Tourist rebound squeezes Japan credit card firms with big fees
Money paid to brands like Visa and Mastercard exceeds commissions from stores
Money paid to brands like Visa and Mastercard exceeds commissions from stores
Two U.S. firms latest to downsize amid slowing economy and regulatory uncertainty
Policy of blanket radiation testing also affects Japanese snacks, condiments
Bankruptcies and defaults are up due to labor shortages and rising prices
Softening yen and stock market pressure spark flurry of dealmaking
Level of skiers and snowboarders has plunged to one-sixth of the peak in 1993
Tokyo plans corporate guidance this year, seeking transparency on data and risks
7-Eleven also rolls out deliveries as competition on services heats up
Some players aim as high as 70% as industry focuses on areas not hit by export controls
Apple, Amazon and other Big Tech players bounce back on cost cuts, ad sales
China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom continue to raise dividends
Country poised to become bigger exporter of clean-burning fuel than Russia
COVID-era loans due just as labor crunch and inflation take bite out of profits
Tokyo Metro and Tokyu set to roll out service, easing payment hassle for tourists
70% of major economies show shrinking production as China flags
Despite rally, stocks still cheap beyond biggest companies, Seth Fischer says
Chinese cars make inroads into Russia, Europe and Mexico in first half
Blue chips make slow progress toward goal of 30% representation by 2030
Outlook shakey despite companies' 'cautious optimism' on recovery, AmCham report
Fast-food chain relies on discounts to woo 'very value cautious' customers
Superstars' concert is just one way South Korean influence has engulfed country
NTT among companies that split stocks to reduce threshold, as requested by TSE
Automaker to apply for telecom's share buyback to gain funds for EV shift
Small nongames business gains traction, with blockbuster movie to boost earnings
Chatbots that streamline work are becoming widespread
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