NIDEC Withdraws TOB Amid Concerns Over Makino’s Countermeasures

Nidec cancels its bid for Makino after court rejects injunction, citing economic concerns.

Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Fell in April 2025, but Thailand Continues 4-Month Growth Streak

JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in April​ 2025 totaled 130.214 billion yen (approx. USD 912.13 million), marking a 13.8% decline from March 2025.

US Steel Acquisition Approved: Nippon Steel Moves Forward with ¥4 Trillion Investment Offensive

Nippon Steel wins approval to acquire US Steel, backed by Trump’s reversal. A ¥4 trillion investment aims to boost U.S. manufacturing and counter China’s steel dominance.