Tokyo baffled at UK foreign and trade ministers’ tactics on eve of meeting

But risks remain as some fear prosecutors may produce ‘secret weapon’ at last minute 

French carmaker decides to cancel non-compete clause and performance shares

Jim Ryan elevated at games division as next-generation console launch looms

Third-quarter profits fall at sharpest rate since 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Tokyo confident it can secure better terms from the UK than it did in discussions with EU

Renault asks French authorities to look into financial arrangements for events at palace

Investors appear unsure over how people will play and where the big profits will be generated

Former Nissan boss faces charges of falsifying his pay 

Possible deal with Chinese buyer could prove controversial in Japan

Market unimpressed with new chief’s plans for movies, theme park rides and Tokyo store

Charge booked of ¥81bn related to historic deals for Lehman Brothers and Instinet

Dutch say over 250 companies in discussions over relocation

Expect a sharp rise in M&As and management buyouts if ‘Premiership’ index is set up

Ousted Nissan chief executive had offered to be electronically tagged

Ousted Nissan chief proposes posting shares as collateral and surrendering passport

Paris eyes leadership change as Mitsubishi, Nissan allege €7.8m in improper payments

Tsunekazu Takeda says $2.3m payment to Singaporean consultancy was legitimate

Ousted Nissan chief’s legal team to appeal decision which means he will remain in prison

President to stand down as investors make breakthrough in two-year campaign