Japan tightens rules on foreign stakes in 518 companies, citing national security

Japan tightens rules on foreign stakes in 518 companies, citing national security

Asakusa, Taito, Japan. Photo: Claudio Guglieri/unsplash

Japan announced on Friday a list of its firms subject to tighter foreign ownership rules, including majors such as Toyota Motor Corp and Sony Corp, as the United States and Europe step up scrutiny of industries key to national security.

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