Oct. 18, 2024

Fuji Soft Founder Backs Bain Capital Offer over KKR's

Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)--The founder of Fuji Soft Inc. has proposed that the Japanese system integrator accept a tender offer from U.S. investment fund Bain Capital, instead of a rival bid from U.S. investment group KKR.

U.N. Panel Holds Meeting to Review Japan's Women Policies

New York, Oct. 17 (Jiji Press)--The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women held a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday to review Japan's policies on women.

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