Japan’s Funai fell victim to Asia competition, succession troubles

Japan's Funai fell victim to Asia competition, succession troubles Japan's Funai fell victim to Asia competition, succession troubles

OSAKA — Set to enter bankruptcy proceedings, audio and video equipment maker Funai Electric has struggled under intensifying competition with Asian competitors, with succession trouble after the death of its founder compounding its woes.

Funai, once a significant presence in the world’s original equipment manufacturing market, has received court approval to start bankruptcy proceedings.