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Japan has been celebrating the end of a near 20-year deflationary cycle. But the country's shrinking population remains a serious cause for concern. Gideon talks to the FT's Kana Inagaki and Leo Lewis about whether the new mood of optimism about Japan is justified. Clip: BBC Free links to read more on this topic: Why good news for Japan may be bad news for hedge fundsJapan relaxes defence export rules to allow sales of new fighter jetUS and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 yearsMarriage holds key to Japan's falling birthsThe professor vs the PM: a political funding probe shakes Japan's governmentSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Simon Panayi.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Investors are increasing their bets that Europe will sink into a painful economic downturn, and luxury groups are bracing for the end of the post-pandemic recovery boom. Plus, the FT's Tokyo bureau chief Kana Inagaki explains why Nissan's focus on regaining ground in China might be a bit of an uphill battle. Mentioned in this podcast:Investors turn gloomy over Europe's economic outlookLuxury sector slows after ‘bonkers' post-pandemic spending spreeWhy Nissan's woes in China are not just about electric vehiclesThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comhttps://www.ft.com/content/64380f52-df32-4ad7-b2b6-fec42ee95ce1Federal Reserve governor Randal Quarles' decision to leave the US central bank next month creates yet another opening for the Biden administration to fill amid uncertainty about the institution's leadership, Tesla shares fell nearly 5 per cent on Monday after millions of Twitter users polled by chief executive Elon Musk concluded that he should sell 10 per cent of his stake in the electric carmaker. Plus, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has promised an $8.8bn share buyback programme over the next 12 months. 30-day free trial of the Moral Money newsletter: http://www.ft.com/cop26podcastTesla shares slide after Musk's Twitter poll backs stake sale - with Richard Waters https://www.ft.com/content/2ac226d6-0eba-4f97-91c1-fb70076c20b0Fed governor Randal Quarles to leave post next month - with James Politi https://www.ft.com/content/6e312624-0399-4d76-85e9-80e61f1f8c91SoftBank unveils $8.8bn share buyback following investor pressure - with Kana Inagaki https://www.ft.com/content/ca7df7d4-7e7e-43b2-85d6-36432d0d9d66The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann and Michael Bruning. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comhttps://www.ft.com/content/ad0b0068-1100-49b9-bc88-2055e1936efcA bitcoin-linked ETF is on track to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, marking the first time regular investors will be able to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies through a big Wall Street bourse; China's hypersonic missile test stuns the US military and intelligence community; and the FT's Tokyo bureau chief, Kana Inagaki, spoke to Japan's minister for economic security about the country's new semiconductor strategy. Bitcoin exchange traded funds prepare for US debuthttps://www.ft.com/content/d7601039-e98e-47c8-97af-79f96c2c3d94China tests new space capability with hypersonic missilehttps://www.ft.com/content/ba0a3cde-719b-4040-93cb-a486e1f843fbJapan plans long-term strategy to build semiconductor resiliencehttps://www.ft.com/content/f59173b6-211c-4446-aa57-5c9b78d602c2The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As sanctions derail its traditional business, China's Huawei is scrambling to reinvent itself by shifting into areas less dependent on foreign chip supplies. China's Belt and Road Initiative has left scores of lower and middle-income countries saddled with “hidden debts” totalling $385bn. Hong Kong's stock market is on track for its worst quarter for new listings since the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic. And Japan's new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is seen as unlikely to veer from his predecessor's economic policies.Hong Kong faces worst quarter for stock listings since pandemichttps://www.ft.com/content/40436534-cd31-4959-a7c1-95065e281046?‘Hidden debt' on China's Belt and Road tops $385bn, says new study, with Ed White https://www.ft.com/content/297beae8-7243-4d93-9fac-09e515e82972The necessary reinvention of Huawei, with Kathrin Hille https://www.ft.com/content/9e98a0db-8d0a-4f78-90d3-25bfebcf3ac9Japan's ruling party appoints ‘Mr status quo' Fumio Kishida as next leader, with Kana Inagaki https://www.ft.com/content/9c3b578f-2dd5-4913-acc9-4252c80214e1The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The annual Get In The Mecha Mid-Year Review is back! In this episode, just like last year, I take the time to reflect on what I've learnt about anime this year. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a review of actual anime from this year, this isn't the episode for you - this will be looking at some more anime news-related topics and industry-centred ideas! This time around I discuss the state of the anime industry, why paying attention to credits is important and a bit more. Timestamps (Yes, these are a thing now.): 0:00 - Previously & Intro 2:07 - What is The GITM Mid-Year Review? 4:01 - State of the Anime Industry 7:19 - Kadokawa, Overproduction & Limitations 12:17 - SB/ED/AD Credits 17:43 - Animation Direction's Impact 22:11 - Anthology Series, Studios & 'Aesthetics' 26:57 - Closing Thoughts 29:55 - Outro & Music Credits Relevant Links: Producer Umehara Tweet example: https://twitter.com/kafunsyokougun/status/1376935815788425226?s=20 Kadokawa Article - Animation Business (written by Tadashi Sudo) http://animationbusiness.info/archives/11269 Animator Dormitory Channel's Video on The low wage problem: https://youtu.be/3TLLZfeF8WU 'Japan's anime goes global: Sony's new weapon to take on Netflix'- Financial Times (written by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki): https://www.ft.com/content/9b7c1670-89b1-484c-ae25-61a500369dc3 Other related links: 'Former MAPPA Animator Describes Working Conditions as Like a 'Factory'' - ANN (writen by Lynzee Loveridge): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-18/former-mappa-animator-describes-working-conditions-as-like-a-factory/.172930 'Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?' - The New York Times (written by Ben Dooley and Hikari Hida): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/japan-anime.html SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Synth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Difference by chasersgaming Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)
Half of the global financial system is made up of shadow banks. You have probably already used one. What are shadow banks and what to be wary of when using them.Topics covered include:What are the roles of shadow banksWhat are examples of shadow banksHow two shadow banks, Greensill Capital and Archegos Capital Management, contributed to billions of dollars in lossesHow China's massive use of shadow banks differs from the rest of the worldHow individuals investors can benefit from the careful use of shadow banks.Thanks to Mint Mobile and Clear for sponsoring the episode. Use code David to get two months of Clear for free.Show NotesQ+A-What is shadow banking and why does it matter? by Michelle Martin—ReutersWhat You Need to Know About the Shadow Banking System Now by Craig Kirsner—KiplingerGlobal Monitoring Report on Non-Bank Financial Intermediation 2020—Financial Stability BoardHow fintech will eat into banks’ business—The EconomistWhy is supply-chain finance, as practised by Greensill Capital, risky?—The EconomistTokio Marine defends governance over Greensill exposure by Leo Lewis, Kana Inagaki, and Ian Smith—Financial Times
EU lawmakers want to force Big Tech companies to pay for news, echoing a similar move in Australia, Tesla’s $1.5bn investment in bitcoin sends the cryptocurrency to record highs, and oil hits $60 a barrel for the first time in a year. Plus, the FT’s Tokyo correspondent, Kana Inagaki, explains what drove SoftBank’s Vision Fund to have its best quarter in four years. EU ready to follow Australia’s lead on making Big Tech pay for newshttps://www.ft.com/content/4c40c890-afd3-40a3-9582-78a66c37a8afTesla sends bitcoin to record high with $1.5bn investmenthttps://www.ft.com/content/5e83f15e-ea2c-4d2f-8ae8-bf72fc5effd0Oil hits $60 for first time in a year as supply cuts outweigh lockdownshttps://www.ft.com/content/3032d80d-89b0-4020-922e-f4fa15435b5dSoftBank’s Vision Fund posts best quarter since launch in 2017https://www.ft.com/content/c2f107a7-734d-450a-bf46-eb68a65ceaf4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Japanese couples are putting off parenthood over coronavirus concerns. The FT’s Tokyo correspondent, Kana Inagaki, explains what this means for a country already suffering from population decline. Plus, countries around the world are aiming to roll out contact-tracing apps as they seek to reopen economies. The FT’s South Asia correspondent, Stephanie Findlay, reports on India’s mandatory system. To get free access to the FT’s Coronavirus Business Update newsletter for 30 days, visit ft.com/newsbriefingcovid or follow this link: https://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/coronavirus?segmentId=9f398053-342f-c623-b5b3-1506d651696f. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Facebook has unveiled a shopping service that puts it in direct competition with Amazon and eBay, and a €500bn EU recovery fund put forward by Germany and France is facing some resistance. Plus, SoftBank announced a record $13bn annual loss earlier this week. The FT’s Tokyo correspondent, Kana Inagaki, explains what is next for founder Masayoshi Son. To get free access to the FT’s Coronavirus Business Update newsletter for 30 days, visit ft.com/newsbriefingcovid or follow this link: https://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/coronavirus?segmentId=9f398053-342f-c623-b5b3-1506d651696f. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
GeneralSubscribe to Fully Vested on SimpleCast, or wherever you listen to podcasts.WeWork & SoftBank (Update)Section starts at 11m45sWeWork.comWeWork's Crunchbase ProfileSoftBank.jpSoftBank's Crunchbase ProfileFair.comFair's Crunchbase ProfileFair, the SoftBank-backed car subscription startup, lays off 40% of staff, sacks CFO (Ingrid Lunden for TechCrunch)Sprint.comSprint's Crunchbase ProfileSoftBank is turning to its Sprint leaders to bail out WeWork—they’ll need to do better this time (Ari Levy and Alex Sherman for CNBC)SoftBank’s Son uses rare structure for $93bn tech fund (Arash Massoudi in London, Kana Inagaki in Tokyo and Leslie Hook in San Franciscofor Financial Times)Zuckerberg TestimonySection starts at 33m15sFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces sharp questioning in Congress about Libra cryptocurrency (Irina Ivanova and Grace Segers for CBS)Zuckerberg’s testimony left lawmakers just as concerned about libra as they were beforehand (Lauren Feiner for CNBC)Blind TechnologySection starts at 54m35sAccessibility, the future, and why Domino’s matters (Kate Cox for Ars Technica)Be My EyesAbout The Co-HostsJason D. Rowley is a data journalist for Crunchbase News, volunteers with the Python Software Foundation as an organizer of Startup Row at PyCon US, and sends occasional newsletters from Rowley.Report.Graham C. Peck is a Venture Partner with Cultivation Capital and additionally helps companies build technology development teams in partnership with Brightgrove and other technology development organizations.
Carlos Ghosn remains a hero in Lebanon, where his achievements are celebrated alongside other tycoons of Lebanese origin. But it is here that evidence was found that allowed Japanese prosecutors to build what could potentially be their most damaging charge against the former Nissan and Renault boss. Naomi Rovnick, Kana Inagaki, Leo Lewis and Chloe Cornish tell the story so far.Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Naomi Rovnick, Live news reporter, Chloe Cornish, Middle East correspondent, Kana Inagaki and Leo Lewis, Tokyo correspondents. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carlos Ghosn, former boss of the Renault-Nissan alliance, could be released as early as tomorrow after spending 107 days in a Japanese prison, charged with understating his pay and other financial misconduct. Tom Braithwaite, Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki explain the latest twists in the story.Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Tom Braithwaite, companies editor, Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki, Tokyo correspondents. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carlos Ghosn, one of the most powerful figures in the auto industry, was arrested this week after an internal investigation at Nissan that uncovered what the Japanese automaker called numerous “significant acts of misconduct”. Tom Braithwaite talks to Kana Inagaki, Peter Cambell and Vanessa Houlder about what this means for Mr Ghosn and the three way alliance he built between Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi.Contributors: Tom Braithwaite, companies editor; Kana Inagaki, Tokyo correspondent, Peter Campbell, motor industry correspondent and Vanessa Houlder, Lex writer. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
SoftBank shares took a hit after agents of Saudi Arabia, its main funder, were accused of carrying out the gruesome murder of a Saudi journalist in Turkey. Malcolm Moore discusses what this means for the Japanese technology company with Kana Inagaki and Arash Massoudi.Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, Kana Inagaki, Toyko correspondent and Arash Massoudi, corporate finance editor. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Japanese prime minister's policy of promoting female economic empowerment, known as 'womenomics', has succeeded in increasing the female workforce, but is being held back by a culture of discrimination and long working hours, Kana Inagaki tells Naomi Rovnick.Read Kana's article here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The former leader in Japan's global corporate expansion and technological innovation has faced humiliation after humiliation from soured investments, nuclear disaster and scandal. And after sell-offs, writedowns and a boardroom clear-out Toshiba's troubles do not appear to be over yet, say Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Suntory's $16bn takeover of US spirits maker Beam in 2014 catapulted the Japanese group to number 3 in the global spirits markets. The tie-up was not without its problems, and Kana Inagaki explains how Beam is trying to overcome the differences in the Japanese and American corporate cultures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Surging mergers and Y10tn in outbound deals in 2015 are being cited as evidence that the once-mighty interventionist ministry of international trade — reborn as Meti — is reclaiming power, boosted by the Abenomics stimulus project and seeking to compete more effectively with China, say Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Toyota is back at the top of the global auto industry five years after safety lapses savaged its reputation, sales had plunged and losses soared. Kana Inagaki goes to the Japanese carmaker's HQ to assess the reality of the rebound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.