HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2025/10/27
Japan's first fusion energy company achieves key milestone towards commercial reactor
"Fusion energy investments have grown a lot recent years, as research progresses and more government attention, the commercialization might be possible in the future."
2025/10/24
Japan's century-old Fujikura rides AI data centre boom to become Nikkei standout
"Optical fiber is also AI related industries, this century-old enterprise is riding the wave and plans to build new factory."
2025/10/16
Tekscend Photomask's shares jump nearly 13% in Tokyo debut on tech optimism
"The photomask manufacturer is a carved out business from Toppan Holdings. AI related businesses are gaining attention."
2025/10/09
Uniqlo Owner Projects Stronger Earnings Despite U.S. Tariff Impact
"Global operation enables First Retailing to cut cost to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs."
2025/09/25
Japan's Tokio Marine and OpenAI to partner on developing AI agents, Nikkei reports
"The AI technology starts being used in insurance industry."
2025/09/22
Nissan showcases assisted driving system using UK startup Wayve's technology
"New technology has been adopted by auto industry."
2025/09/22
KKR Holds First Asia Board Meeting in Tokyo, Focused on Regional Growth
"KKR attaches importance to Japan market. It will increase the investment in Japanese companies and local talents."
2025/09/12
Japanese chemical giants merge plastics units to tackle market challenges
"The collaboration might streamline the operations of enterprise and drive innovation in sustainable materials."
2025/09/11
Elliott opens new frontier with Japan nuclear bet
"Tokyo Gas stock price continues to increase, the activist investor’s latest move should prompt consideration of other untapped opportunities in the electricity industry."
2025/09/10
Top Japan start-up Sakana AI touts nature-inspired tech
"Japan lacks run data centres, but it is possible to boost the productivity of the workforce."
2025/08/25
Japan Gold Announces Closing of Upsized Private Placement
"Gold investment is gaining a trend upon USD weakness."