Panasonic (6752 JT) exits hearing aid business, according to Nikkei

Panasonic's exit from the hearing aid business signals a strategic refocus, which may streamline operations but raises questions about future growth prospects in healthcare.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 May 2026, 01:24 UTCOn the live feed at 01:04 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Panasonic (6752 JT) exits hearing aid business, according to Nikkei

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