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BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.

Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is country's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper. The daily newspaper and website carries carrying news and features about Japan and the world. In October 2013, the paper commenced an alliance with The International New York Times and launched The Japan Times on Sunday. The company also publishes The Japan Times Alpha, as well as both English and Japanese language-learning books.

Nikkei Asia brings you news and insights on the region's most influential companies, plus comprehensive coverage of politics, the economy, markets and trends - all from a uniquely Asian perspective. For more than 140 years, Nikkei has been providing unparalleled coverage of Japan's economy, industries and markets. The group's business portfolio includes publishing, broadcasting and the Nikkei 225 stock index. Its flagship newspaper, The Nikkei, has a circulation of approximately 3 million. With 37 global bureaus and over 1,500 journalists, Nikkei is ideally positioned to provide Asian news and analysis to a global audience. The Financial Times(FT), the global business newspaper, joined the Nikkei group in 2015. As content partners, Nikkei Asia and the FT share select articles with their respective audiences and collaborate editorially on joint projects. For more information visit: https://asia.nikkei.com