Japanese groups collapse. - According to the FIEEC (Federation of Electronic, Electric and Communication Industries), the big Japanese consumer electronic producers are in trouble. The Sony, Panasonic and Sharp groups, former global leaders, have announced that 2011-2012 (which comes to a close on 31 March) will come to an end with record losses. An €8 billion deficit for Panasonic, €2.9 billion deficit for Sharp and losses of €2.2 billion for Sony. The explanation can be found in the...