Dec. 28, 2025

Berkshire to Keep Japanese Trader Shares after Buffet's Exit

New York, Dec. 27 (Jiji Press)--U.S. investment company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. plans to keep its shares in five major Japanese trading houses over the long term, even after the exit of CEO Warren Buffett on Wednesday.

INTERVIEW: Lawson May Start OTC Drug Delivery in 2026

Tokyo, Dec. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese convenience store chain Lawson Inc. plans to launch as early as 2026 a delivery service for over-the-counter drugs at its stores with no pharmacists or registered sellers present, President Sadanobu Takemasu has said.

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