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Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic, remains one of Japan's most revered entrepreneurs even 35 years after his death aged 94 in 1989

Japanese 'god of management' back as AI avatar

Japanese firm Panasonic has brought back the "God of Management" in AI avatar form, ready to answer all your business questions.

Business • 29 Nov 24

Panasonic has sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla for about $3.61 billion

Panasonic sells Tesla stake for $3.6 billion

Panasonic sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla for about 400 billion yen ($3.61 billion) in the year ended March, a spokesperson for the Japanese company said today.

Business • 25 Jun 21

The Blue Yonder deal is Panasonic's biggest deal in ten years

Panasonic buys supply-chain software firm Blue Yonder

In its biggest acquisition in a decade, Panasonic said today it will buy US supply-chain software company Blue Yonder in a deal worth $7.1 billion.

Business • 23 Apr 21

Nissan has said it will axe production at its Sunderland plant

Brexit accelerating Japanese exodus from UK - analysts

Panasonic, Sony, Nissan and now Honda - a recent exodus of Japanese firms from Britain is not solely down to Brexit, analysts say, but it has in many cases accelerated the decision to leave.

Business • 19 Feb 19

Panasonic cited slower demand for home appliances and factory automation equipment in China amid an escalating Sino-US trade war for the drop in its operating profit

Panasonic cuts profit outlook after weak third quarter

Japan's Panasonic has reported a 19% drop in third-quarter operating profit and cut its full-year earnings outlook.

Business • 04 Feb 19

Panasonic is the latest multinational firm to pull jobs and operations out of the UK

Panasonic to move European HQ from UK to Amsterdam

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has become the latest firm to announce plans to shift its European headquarters out of the UK ahead of Brexit.

Business • 30 Aug 18

Sony has been particularly badly hit as it tries to catch up with rivals in the smartphone market

Panasonic, Sony hit by competitive market

Results from Japanese firms Sony and Panasonic have shown both continuing to struggle in the competitive electronics market.

Business • 31 Oct 14

Panasonic - along with rivals Sharp and Sony - has struggled with big losses in the TV market

Panasonic books first annual profit in three years

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic booked a net profit of $1.17 billion for the year to March, its first annual profit in three years and reversing a huge loss in the previous 12 months as it presses on with a sweeping restructuring.

Business • 28 Apr 14