Japan
JT to buy Reynolds' Sante Fe unit, aims for deal this week: Nikkei
TOKYO - Japan Tobacco Inc is in the final stages of talks to buy Reynolds American Inc's Sante Fe Natural Tobacco unit for about $5 billion, aiming to reach an agreement this week, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.
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U.S. admiral signals wider role for powerful Third Fleet in Western Pacific
TOKYO - A top U.S. admiral wants the powerful Third Fleet to expand its engagement in the Western Pacific region from its headquarters in San Diego by operating more closely with the Japan-based Seventh Fleet to focus on areas with the "greatest instability".
U.S. admiral signals wider role for powerful Third Fleet in Western Pacific
TOKYO - A top U.S. admiral wants the powerful Third Fleet to expand its engagement in the Western Pacific region from its headquarters in San Diego by operating more closely with the Japan-based Seventh Fleet to focus on areas with the "greatest instability".
Residents of Russian-held isles disputed by Japan await diplomatic resolution
KUNASHIR, Kurile Islands - Russian residents of an island chain at the center of a dispute between Japan and Russia that has held up a treaty to formally end World War Two hope a diplomatic solution will lure tourists and investment to help refurbish rickety infrastructure.
Japan Tobacco in talks to buy Reynolds assets worth $5 billion: Bloomberg
- Japan Tobacco Inc is in advanced talks to buy assets worth about $5 billion from Reynolds American Inc , including some of the Natural American Spirit tobacco brand, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
Japan TPP chief negotiator: Broad agreement is within reach: Jiji
TOKYO - Japan's chief negotiator for the 12-nation pan-Pacific trade talks said on Friday a broad agreement of the ambitious trade pact was within reach, Jiji news agency reported.
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