Richard Jerram, Macquarie Group's chief economist in Asia, said the entire northeast region accounts for about 8% of Japanese GDP, while the single Kobe City accounts for 4%.
Richard Jerram , Macquarie Group's chief economist in Asia, said the entire northeast region accounts for about 8% of Japanese GDP, while the single Kobe City accounts for 4%.
Harvey McGrath, its chairman, and Tidjane Thiam, the chief executive, are expected to confirm the deal is dead imminently and to reveal details of the exact cost of the aborted transaction.