The Nikkei newspaper reported that Nissan discontinued integration efforts with Honda which would have formed the world's third-largest automaker. Nissan faces greater uncertainty regarding its ability to tackle industry challenges because talks for a merger with Honda have ended. &nbsp;
Nissan shares plummeted by more than 4% after the news announcement which led to trading suspension on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Honda's stock prices rose above 8% after investors celebrated that the expected merger with rival companies had been terminated. &nbsp;
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Nissan publicly rejected the information published by Nikkei which claimed to have official confirmation regarding the merger. A spokesperson confirmed that their committee will determine the direction by mid-February before public announcement occurs. Honda confirmed it had not been informed officially by Nissan about ending their memorandum of understanding. &nbsp;
Japan's third and second-largest automakers Nissan and Honda started exploring merger possibilities due to electric vehicle competition from Chinese leader BYD and emerging manufacturers in the market during the previous year. Insiders disclosed that increasing variance between the two companies made their discussions evolve into a tougher challenge. &nbsp;
Honda proposed making Nissan their subsidiary instead of equal partnership which became an essential obstacle during merger discussions. The proposed arrangement generated tension between the companies because Nissan refused to relinquish executive authority. The market value of Honda exceeded Nissan by around five times leading to increased doubts regarding Nissan's ability to achieve its ongoing business transformation. &nbsp;
The major issue of control emerged from Nissan's unwillingness to become a Honda subsidiary according to Christopher Richter who serves as CLSA's senior Japan autos analyst. Honda seems set to end their business relationship with no possibility of controlling it. &nbsp;
Nissan has struggled with the transition to electric vehicles and has yet to fully recover from the turmoil caused by former Chairman Carlos Ghosn&rsquo;s 2018 ouster. Compounding these challenges, the automaker faces potential new U.S. tariffs that could disproportionately impact its operations in Mexico. &nbsp;
Nissan&rsquo;s alliance partner Renault had signaled openness to a Honda merger in principle, but the French company, which holds a 36% stake in Nissan, now faces further uncertainty over the automaker&rsquo;s next steps.

World: Lawmakers in the Philippines’ House of Representatives on Wednesday (Feb 05) voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. 'Motion is approved,' House Speaker Martin Romualdez announced.

The Nikkei newspaper reported that Nissan discontinued integration efforts with Honda which would have formed the world's third-largest automaker. Nissan faces greater uncertainty regarding its ability to tackle industry challenges because talks for a merger with Honda have ended. Nissan shares plummeted by more than 4% after the news announcement which led to trading suspension on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Honda's stock prices rose above 8% after investors celebrated that the expected merger with rival companies had been terminated. Also Read | 2025 Honda CB650R and CBR650R launched: Check price, features Nissan publicly rejected the information published by Nikkei which claimed to have official confirmation regarding the merger. A spokesperson confirmed that their committee will determine the direction by mid-February before public announcement occurs. Honda confirmed it had not been informed officially by Nissan about ending their memorandum of understanding. Japan's third and second-largest automakers Nissan and Honda started exploring merger possibilities due to electric vehicle competition from Chinese leader BYD and emerging manufacturers in the market during the previous year. Insiders disclosed that increasing variance between the two companies made their discussions evolve into a tougher challenge. Honda proposed making Nissan their subsidiary instead of equal partnership which became an essential obstacle during merger discussions. The proposed arrangement generated tension between the companies because Nissan refused to relinquish executive authority. The market value of Honda exceeded Nissan by around five times leading to increased doubts regarding Nissan's ability to achieve its ongoing business transformation. The major issue of control emerged from Nissan's unwillingness to become a Honda subsidiary according to Christopher Richter who serves as CLSA's senior Japan autos analyst. Honda seems set to end their business relationship with no possibility of controlling it. Nissan has struggled with the transition to electric vehicles and has yet to fully recover from the turmoil caused by former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s 2018 ouster. Compounding these challenges, the automaker faces potential new U.S. tariffs that could disproportionately impact its operations in Mexico. Nissan’s alliance partner Renault had signaled openness to a Honda merger in principle, but the French company, which holds a 36% stake in Nissan, now faces further uncertainty over the automaker’s next steps.

Philippines House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte

Fresh legal challenges mounted for embattled Philippine vice president Sara Duterte Wednesday (Dec. 4) as a second impeachment complaint was filed against her by leftist groups. The recent complaint accuses her of misusing public funds and "betrayal of public trust" in misspending 612.5 million pesos ($10.49 million).

According to the complaint filed at the House of Representatives, she ordered her subordinates to forge fake reports to cover up the alleged misuse of funds. She also reportedly failed to defend her budget before the Congress. Targeting Sara, the complaint said the Philippine constitution "does not permit such cynical disregard for public trust".

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"It does not allow the Vice President to treat public funds as a personal war chest while stonewalling all attempts at oversight," it added.

Earlier on Monday (Dec. 2), Philippine civil society groups, religious leaders, and former government officials filed their first impeachment complaint against the vice president, accusing her of incompetence, graft, and amassing ill-gotten wealth while in office.

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The complaints further add to legal troubles for the vice president, who last month set the cat among the pigeons by saying she will get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and cousin, who is the House speaker, killed if she were to be assassinated.

Law enforcement agencies have now opened a slew of criminal cases against her, with police already having filed a formal criminal complaint of assault, disobedience, and coercion.

<h2>Will Sara Duterte get impeached?</h2>

The impeachment process begins at the lower house of the Congress. The proposal must receive support from at least a third of the 308-member House of Representatives to qualify at the House of Representatives.

Once approved, the proposal will then be discussed at the Senate, with the assembly effectively acting as an impeachment court. A conviction would require support from two-thirds of the 23-member upper Congress. All in all, the proposal would require approval of at least 16 members.

Once impeached, Sara Duterte will have to vacate her office and would be barred from holding any public office.

Fresh legal challenges mounted for embattled Philippine vice president Sara Duterte Wednesday (Dec. 4) as a second impeachment complaint was filed against her by leftist groups.

Fresh legal challenges mounted for embattled Philippine vice president Sara Duterte Wednesday (Dec. 4) as a second impeachment complaint was filed against her by leftist groups. The recent complaint accuses her of misusing public funds and "betrayal of public trust" in misspending 612.5 million pesos ($10.49 million). According to the complaint filed at the House of Representatives, she ordered her subordinates to forge fake reports to cover up the alleged misuse of funds. She also reportedly failed to defend her budget before the Congress. Targeting Sara, the complaint said the Philippine constitution "does not permit such cynical disregard for public trust". Also read: ‘Have talked to assassin to kill you,’ Filipino vice president issues open threat to Prez Marcos "It does not allow the Vice President to treat public funds as a personal war chest while stonewalling all attempts at oversight," it added. Earlier on Monday (Dec. 2), Philippine civil society groups, religious leaders, and former government officials filed their first impeachment complaint against the vice president, accusing her of incompetence, graft, and amassing ill-gotten wealth while in office. Also read: Philippine VP faces impeachment complaint after she issued death threat against president The complaints further add to legal troubles for the vice president, who last month set the cat among the pigeons by saying she will get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and cousin, who is the House speaker, killed if she were to be assassinated. Law enforcement agencies have now opened a slew of criminal cases against her, with police already having filed a formal criminal complaint of assault, disobedience, and coercion. Will Sara Duterte get impeached? The impeachment process begins at the lower house of the Congress. The proposal must receive support from at least a third of the 308-member House of Representatives to qualify at the House of Representatives. Once approved, the proposal will then be discussed at the Senate, with the assembly effectively acting as an impeachment court. A conviction would require support from two-thirds of the 23-member upper Congress. All in all, the proposal would require approval of at least 16 members. Once impeached, Sara Duterte will have to vacate her office and would be barred from holding any public office.

More trouble for Philippine VP Sara Duterte as second impeachment complaint filed in parliament

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Philippines House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte

More trouble for Philippine VP Sara Duterte as second impeachment complaint filed in parliament