Deal terms, Renault’s position, differing cultures and a possible rival bidder could all upset plans for a combination
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Arguments to be heard about a week before the measure is set to take effect
Rather than trying to build electric-vehicle manufacturing scale, traditional carmakers should seek out a different route
Miner says representative class action has been filed in Australian federal court
Carmakers face problems of Chinese competition, a shrinking domestic market and the threat of tariffs
Private equity group finally floats Japanese flash memory provider at a valuation far below what it paid in 2018
FTSE 100 group reportedly faces difficulties in selling drugs to Chinese hospitals
Chinese tech giant’s $16bn unit sets sights on becoming big supplier to electric car industry despite US sanctions
The Japanese carmakers are grappling with fast-growing Chinese rivals and sluggish consumer demand for EVs
Chinese social media platform suspected of failing to tackle risks of manipulation linked to Russia
Commodities trading house knocked by repeated failures of risk controls that have taken financial and reputational toll
Australia’s Novonix to build North America’s largest facility making synthetic form of vital battery component
President-elect has said his incoming administration is looking at how to save popular video app from looming deadline
New chief executive takes over streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseas
Bank accused of ‘widespread and systemic’ shortcomings in protecting customers
Treasury cuts $5.4bn from budget estimates over next four years, citing ‘significant impact’ of softer commodities demand
Newly listed group plans to quadruple fleet and predicts big cities will extend boundaries for self-driving services
Beijing-based company has lured top AI talent from local rivals while becoming China’s biggest buyer of Nvidia chips
Mining major is betting on metal’s future because of its key role in electric vehicle batteries despite global glut
Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in Tokyo
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic market
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegations
Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurer
