Explainer-How Will Japan Resolve Shipping Insurance For Russian LNG Imports?

Explainer-How Will Japan Resolve Shipping Insurance For Russian LNG Imports?

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan, the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, is facing its latest challenge in securing vital gas supplies from Russia after Western reinsurers said they would halt marine war insurance for ships travelling in Russian waters from Jan. 1. Having joined other G7 countries in imposing sweeping sanctions…

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Ex-BOJ Deputy Yamaguchi Emerging As Next Central Bank Head Contender -Sankei

Ex-BOJ Deputy Yamaguchi Emerging As Next Central Bank Head Contender -Sankei

TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hirohide Yamaguchi, a vocal critic of Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stimulus programme, is emerging as a strong candidate to become next head of the central bank, the Sankei newspaper reported on Thursday. The choice would reflect Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s increasingly clear shift away from former premier…

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Novartis To Pay $245 Million To End Antitrust Cases Over Exforge Drug Generics

Novartis To Pay $245 Million To End Antitrust Cases Over Exforge Drug Generics

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Novartis AG said on Wednesday it will pay $245 million to end antitrust litigation accusing the Swiss drugmaker of trying to delay the launch in the United States of generic versions of its Exforge hypertension drug. The settlements with so-called direct purchasers, indirect purchasers and retailers require approval by…

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