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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an event at the Airbus A220 delivery center in Mirabel, Quebec, on Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 7, 2026
AirAsia signs major deal for Airbus A220 jets made in Canada
The deal for 150 aircraft is potentially worth about $6.8 billion.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at an event in Montreal on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 18, 2026
Mark Carney to bolster defense spending, steering more to Canadian firms
The new strategy outlines will raise the share of acquisitions awarded to Canadian firms to 70% from about 30% ¡ª a major shift for a country long reliant on U.S. suppliers.
Seven & I Holdings, the operator of 7-Eleven storesm has pushed back against Alimentation Couche-Tard¡¯s unsolicited ?7.39 trillion ($51.3 billion) takeover proposal and is overhauling its business under a new CEO.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 12, 2025
Couche-Tard sees ¡®clear path¡¯ to Seven & I deal with U.S. stores divestment
The Canadian retailer says several potential buyers have made proposals to acquire its convenience stores in the U.S. that overlap with Seven & I¡¯s.
Potential buyers for a package of 7-Eleven and other convenience stores have until the end of March to express their interest, Alimentation Couche-Tard Chief Financial Officer Filipe Da Silva said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 26, 2025
Couche-Tard sees strong interest in U.S. stores for Seven & I deal
The Canadian company has agreed with Seven & I to seek a buyer for overlapping retail outlets as a prerequisite for takeover talks to sidestep U.S. antitrust concerns.
Alex Miller, CEO of Alimentation Couche-Tard, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo last week.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 20, 2025
Couche-Tard seeks to reassure investors on Seven & I approach
The parent company of the Circle K chain has been pursuing Seven & I for months, bidding almost $50 billion for it, but has been rebuffed.
Seven & I Holdings says it has agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with Alimentation Couche-Tard to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 10, 2025
Shareholder pushes Seven & I to engage with Couche-Tard
The operator of 7-Eleven stores says that it is doing so, and has rebuffed Artisan Partners Asset Management¡¯s assertions of conflicts of interest within the board.
Couche-Tard has made clear that it wants to learn from Seven & I Holdings to improve its North America operation, and has ruled out going hostile in takeover talks.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 7, 2025
Couche-Tard holds talks for sale of U.S. shops in Seven & I deal
The retailer last year proposed to purchase Seven & I Holdings for $18.19 per share, but so far hasn¡¯t been able to enter negotiations with the firm.
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney speaks on the day he announces that he is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Jan. 16.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 26, 2025
Trudeau¡¯s Cabinet lines up behind Carney as ex-banker brushes up on French
The support shows that many believe the former central banker is the best bet to counter Donald Trump¡¯s trade threats and boost the Liberal Party¡¯s electoral fortunes.
Alimentation Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller said on Tuesday the Canadian retailer remains persistent in its efforts to pursue a deal with Seven & I Holdings.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2024
Couche-Tard not giving up on bid to acquire 7-Eleven owner
The commitment comes despite a new management buyout proposal from the founding family of Seven & I Holdings valued at about $59 billion.
Alimentation Couche-Tard is discussing raising its takeover bid for Seven & I Holdings, informed sources say.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 12, 2024
Couche-Tard weighing higher price for 7-Eleven owner, sources say
Its bid would need to be significantly higher than the initial proposal of $14.86 per share in order to get Seven & I to enter negotiations, they said.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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