Business deals
CVC to enlist Japanese companies in Toshiba takeover bid
Private equity firm aims to take conglomerate private as early as October
Japan
Politics
Japan decides to release water from Fukushima plant into sea
Tokyo sees little risk from treated water, but locals fear consumer backlash
Companies
Toshiba waits on more clarity over CVC buyout offer
Board chair warns of long review and financing process
Interview
New Tokyo Stock Exchange chief all in for ESG but wary of SPAC boom
'Japan cannot be left out' as global exchanges compete for investment, says Yamaji
Business Spotlight
Nomura's stability boast undermined by Archegos woes
Warning over possible $2bn US loss hits CEO's pursuit of less risky performance
Coronavirus
In Djibouti, 21 Japan defense force members come down with COVID
Sporting event and large gathering blamed for infection at African base
Materials
Mitsui Chemicals to double Taiwan output of chipmaking material
Rising demand prompts $90m plant upgrade for wafer-protecting tape
Business trends
On Xinjiang, Japan's brands hold their breath ahead of Biden-Suga
Uniqlo's Yanai says 'no comment,' but will halt business with human rights violators
Business deals
How much is Toshiba worth? The answer depends on chip unit
Wildly diverging valuations of Kioxia complicate CVC's buyout offer
Technology
Japan, UAE to collaborate on hydrogen technology, supply chain
Link reflects rising interest in investing in hydrogen to fight climate change
