Great, even must-read, article/diary here  in The Economist, by a correspondent working in the paper’s Tokyo bureau. Essentially he’s taking us through his week, starting with the premise that news in the country doesn’t “break,” but “creeps, slinks and whispers,” and then taking the reader to informal meals, cafes and even a language lesson, where [...]

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Some interesting news from the business sector as Coca-Cola is attempting to buy Huiyuan, one of China’s largest juice makers for $2.4 billion. If the sale is approved by local authorities, the deal would be the largest takeover by a foreign firm of a Chinese company.
However, China’s commerce ministry is saying it intends to [...]

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If you read or listen to The Economist you’re probably aware of its Special Reports section, which are several article in-depth looks at specific subjects. This week the magazine is dissecting The Business of Sport in a massive eight article section called Fun, games and money. I know I often gush about the magazine, but [...]

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