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17.07.2025

17.07.2025 — Seven & i Acquisition Retreat

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 17.07.2025.

It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.07.2025 ⇢ Seven & i Acquisition Retreat
⌨The day's media focus centered on the intricate developments surrounding Seven & i Holdings. Early reports highlighted Alimentation Couche-Tard's withdrawal of its acquisition bid, citing a lack of constructive engagement. This evolved into coverage of Seven & i's counter-arguments concerning the deal's collapse, followed by discussions of the company's independent growth strategy. Concurrently, domestic political narratives gained prominence, with reports on the current cabinet's record-low approval rating and intensifying discussions around the upcoming Upper House election, including analysis of an emerging "anti-foreigner" political party. Global economic shifts also received attention, notably China's reduction of dollar lending to developing Asia and Japan's efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.
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01:09⇢Couche-Tard Drops Seven & i Bid

⌨Japanese media prominently feature the withdrawal of Couche-Tard's $46 billion bid to acquire Seven & i, with reports citing a lack of "constructive engagement" from the Japanese conglomerate (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). This significant corporate development is drawing widespread attention. Meanwhile, discussions persist regarding the economic implications of the upcoming Upper House election, particularly concerning stock market reactions to a potential ruling party defeat (Japan Business Press).
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03:07⇢Seven & i Rejects Bid Blame

⌨Japanese media continue to prominently cover the aftermath of Couche-Tard's withdrawn $46 billion bid for Seven & i, with new reports highlighting Seven & i's rebuttal regarding the reasons for the deal's collapse, citing a lack of "constructive engagement" (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). This ongoing corporate saga remains a major focus. Concurrently, discussions persist regarding the economic implications of the upcoming Upper House election (Japan Business Press).
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06:18⇢China Shifts Asian Lending

⌨Japanese media continue to report on the aftermath of Couche-Tard's withdrawn bid for Seven & i, with discussion still focusing on the lack of constructive engagement (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, analysis persists regarding the economic implications of the upcoming Upper House election, particularly concerning potential stock market reactions to political outcomes (Japan Business Press). Further, attention is given to China's evolving financial influence as its banks trim dollar lending to developing Asia, favoring yuan loans amidst geopolitical shifts (Nikkei Asia).
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日本経済新聞

三菱商事、サーモン養殖世界2位へ浮上北欧大手1500億円で買収

三菱商事が約1500億円を投じてノルウェーのサーモン養殖会社を買収する。買収で生産量は2割強増え、世界4位から2位に浮上する。サーモンは必要な飼料量が少なく、環境負荷の低いたんぱく源として世界で需要が拡大している。主要産地が少なく供給拡大に制約があるなか、日本の食料安全保障もにらんで供給源を確保する。 株式を譲渡するノルウェーのグリーグ・シーフードが17日公表した。三菱商事はノルウェーのサーモン…
08:18
09:02
日本経済新聞

ペニシリン原薬を国内自給富士フイルムHDなど、中国依存脱却へ

感染症の治療に使うペニシリン系抗菌薬の国内自給に向けた投資が動き出す。富士フイルムホールディングス（HD）は2028年までに抗菌薬の原薬生産を始める。明治ホールディングスは今秋、原薬材料の生産設備を約30年ぶりに稼働させる。抗菌薬の原薬調達は中国に依存している。政府も補助金で供給網構築を支援する。 富士フイルムHD傘下の富士フイルム富山化学（東京・中央）は約100億円を投じ、富山市の工場に製造棟…
09:02
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09:21⇢Cabinet Support Plummets Amid Election Focus

⌨Japanese media continue to monitor domestic political shifts, with reports highlighting the current cabinet's record-low approval rating (Yahoo News Japan). This comes as discussions intensify around the upcoming 2025 Upper House election, with analyses concerning the rise of an "anti-foreigner" party reflecting broader societal trends (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, there is focus on Japan's efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical supplies like penicillin raw materials (Nikkei Shimbun).
10:56
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日本経済新聞

迷走セブン、単独路線に日米またぐ3つの壁カナダ社が買収撤回

カナダの流通大手アリマンタシォン・クシュタール（ACT）が16日（日本時間17日）、買収提案を撤回したのを受け、セブン&アイ・ホールディングスは単独路線での成長を改めてめざす。主力のコンビニエンスストア事業への集中を掲げるが、日米での回復は力強さを欠く。ACTの外圧を受けて非中核事業の整理という構造改革が一歩進んだ。スピード感を持って成長への一手を打ち出せるか。 国内コンビニ事業の立て直しは単独…
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11:59⇢Seven & i's Solo Path After Bid Withdrawal

⌨Japanese media continues to closely follow the corporate developments concerning Seven & i Holdings, as Nikkei Shimbun reports on the official withdrawal of Alimentation Couche-Tard's acquisition bid and the company's new independent growth strategy, facing challenges. Concurrently, domestic political discussions persist, including the upcoming 2025 Upper House election and the rise of an "anti-foreigner" party (Japan Business Press), alongside ongoing concerns about harassment faced by female candidates (The Japan Times).
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日本経済新聞

日本とEU、経済版2プラス2発足へ共同でレアアース調達

日本と欧州連合（EU）は外務・経済閣僚による協議「経済版2プラス2」を発足させる方針だ。レアアース（希土類）など重要鉱物の調達を巡り、中国依存からの脱却に向けて官民の共同事業を検討する。パートナーとしての関係を一段と深める。 このほど日EUの事務レベルで合意し、23日の首脳会談に合わせて公表する成果文書案に追加で盛り込んだ。「競争力アライアンス（連合）」の関係を結び、重要鉱物の供給網整備をともに…
14:07
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17:39⇢Rare Earth Alliance Forged

⌨Japanese media highlights a new strategic partnership between Japan and the EU to jointly procure rare earths, aiming to reduce dependence on China (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, political discussions intensify ahead of the 2025 Upper House election, with opposition parties expressing confidence (Yahoo News Japan) and ongoing analysis of nationalist sentiments (Japan Business Press). Meanwhile, Seven & i Holdings is charting its growth path independently after the acquisition bid withdrawal (Nikkei Asia).
20:13
日本経済新聞

セブンでは終わらぬ「黒船」襲来大買収時代、日本企業は覚悟すべし

カナダの流通大手アリマンタシォン・クシュタール（ACT）によるセブン&アイ・ホールディングスへの買収提案は、太平の眠りを覚ます「黒船」の襲来だった。日本を代表する大企業ですら常に買収されるリスクと隣り合わせにある現実を突きつけた。海外から買収者を乗せた「黒船」は次々に日本へ押し寄せる。大買収時代が後戻りする気配はない。 セブンはACTによる買収の脅威からひとまず解放されたが、いくつかの…
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21:23⇢Acquisition Era Dawn

⌨Japanese media reports on the perceived dawn of a new "era of major acquisitions" for Japanese companies, urging preparedness for foreign bids, following the recent Seven & i case (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, discussions around the upcoming Upper House election continue, with focus on emerging political forces, voter considerations (Japan Business Press), and opposition parties expressing confidence in their policy plans (Yahoo News Japan).
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