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Japan will consider a one-off cash payout of 100,000 yen ($901.55) to its low-income citizens to ease growing social disparity caused by the coronavirus pandemic, public broadcaster NHK quoted the …

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Honda, Nissan saw China sales tumble in June

July 27, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor saw their sales in China tumble in June as overall sales in the world’s biggest car market decline. Honda sold 118,168 cars in …

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Sainsbury’s sales beat expectations in latest quarter

July 26, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

The group, which trails market leader Tesco (TSCO.L) in annual sales, said like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose 1.6% in the 16 weeks to June 26, its fiscal first quarter – …

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Australia’s Crown ‘crying out’ for transparency, new CEO tells inquiry

July 25, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

The new chief executive of embattled Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd has defended efforts to overhaul its culture following a damning regulatory report, saying on Tuesday that employees were …

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Glass Lewis recommends vote against Adani director over Australian project

July 24, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended shareholders in Adani Enterprises Ltd vote out a member of the board’s risk committee. Glass Lewis said it was making the recommendation after …

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Charge of the Antipodean Brigade

July 23, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

A look at the day ahead from Saikat Chatterjee. World stocks are holding at record highs, Australia and New Zealand are striking an upbeat tone and a fresh push higher …

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India regulator to fine bourses for not swiftly acting on disruption

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 - by eopointcom

Indian stock exchanges that fail to respond to technical disruption and restore operations within 45 minutes will face stringent penalties, the market regulator said, months after a shutdown at the …