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Citi's credit card business in Japan gets joint bid from three buyers: Nikkei

- Three companies have emerged to make a joint bid for Citigroup Inc's credit card business in Japan, the Nikkei reported, as the U.S. lender goes ahead with plans to exit consumer banking in the country.

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Japan Credit Rating Agency cuts Takata to A-, outlook negative 05 Dec 2014

TOKYO - The Japan Credit Rating Agency cut its credit rating on Takata Corp by one notch to A- on Friday, saying the company was likely to face increased costs over an expanded airbag recall in the United States.

Japan Credit Rating Agency cuts Takata to A-, outlook negative 05 Dec 2014

TOKYO, Dec 5 - The Japan Credit Rating Agency cut its credit rating on Takata Corp by one notch to A- on Friday, saying the company was likely to face increased costs over an expanded airbag recall in the United States.

Japan's SESC seeks fine against Hong Kong fund for stock price manipulation 05 Dec 2014

TOKYO, Dec 5 - Japan's securities watchdog said on Friday that it was seeking a fine against Hong Kong-based Areion Asset Management, accusing it of manipulating a company's share price.

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Japan's economy likely shrank less than expected in third quarter, but still fragile 05 Dec 2014

TOKYO - Japan's economy likely shrank less than initially estimated in the third quarter thanks to an increase in capital expenditure, underscoring views that the country only slipped into a shallow recession.

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Japan's economy likely shrank less than expected in third-quarter, but still fragile 05 Dec 2014

TOKYO - Japan's economy likely shrank less than initially estimated in the third quarter thanks to an increase in capital expenditure, underscoring views that the country only slipped into a shallow recession.

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