10:44โขAin Holdings Acquires Sakura Pharmacy in 100 Billion Yen Deal
โจThe newspapers report on pharmaceutical industry consolidation with Ain Holdings acquiring Sakura Pharmacy for over 100 billion yen, as drugstore chains expand into prescription medications (Nikkei Shimbun). International news includes Indonesia and France establishing a defense agreement covering fighter jets and submarines, with both countries supporting a Middle East peace summit proposal (Nikkei Asia). Additionally, Ukrainian President Zelensky has proposed trilateral talks between Ukraine, US, and Russia (Yahoo News Japan). Previously reported stories on treated water management (Huffington Post), the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel acquisition (Japan Times), and Onosato's record promotion to yokozuna (Kyodo News) remain in circulation.