Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with Japanese TV drama Vivant after Chinese state media and online critics condemned the show's portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents as a "deliberate smear", according to the Guardian.
BBC News – Business Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
BBC News – Business Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
NYTimes – Business European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to step down in February 2027, nine months before her eight-year term ends. Her planned departure triggers a selection process among European leaders for a successor. European Council President António Costa said the process to find a replacement is underway.
NYTimes – Business The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged - despite persistently high inflation and repeated calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs.
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