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Boom jet plan gets $10mn funding from Japan Air

Japan airlines new employees attend a company entrance ceremony

Bloomberg Boom Technology Inc., seeking to build a supersonic jet for passenger travel, got a $10 million investment from Japan Airlines Co. as the Denver-based startup aims to revive ultra-fast travel that ended a decade back with the Concorde. Japan Air also agreed to take an option to purchase up to 20 aircraft, the two companies said in a statement. ...

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FamilyMart Uny mulls sale of Hong Kong retail business

Bloomberg FamilyMart Uny Holdings Co., Japan’s second-largest convenience store operator, is considering a sale of its Hong Kong retail business, people with knowledge of the matter said. FamilyMart Uny is working with a financial adviser to gauge potential buyer interest in its three stores in the Chinese territory, according to the people. It is seeking to fetch close to $100 ...

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Amazon seeks to conquer new continent with Australia debut

Australian amazon launch

Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc. is now up and running in Australia, offering millions of products and one-day delivery in some areas, seeking to seize a share of the nation’s growing online retail market. The e-commerce giant will offer products across more than 20 categories, including consumer electronics, clothing and sports equipment, and offer free delivery on some orders, the Seattle-based company ...

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