HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2026/03/03
Japanese homebuilders go on a U.S. shopping spree
2026/03/02
SoftBank Group’s PayPay Targets $13.4 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO
"This is a familiar service in Japan. Let's watch what they wish to target in the US market."
2026/02/26
Japan Government to Become Top Shareholder in Chip Maker Rapidus
"Japan currently lacks the capability for large-scale production of advanced semiconductor chips, and the mission of Rapidus is to change this situation. This amount doesn't look to be enough, hope this is just the initial step."
2026/02/24
Daesang Successfully Concludes First Participation at Japan's Largest Retail Trade Show, "SMTS 2026," Showcasing the Excellence of K-Fermented Foods
"With the background of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food become more and more popular in Japan, Fermented Foods like Kimchi turn to new trend."
2026/02/13
SoftBank's PayPay moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
"PayPay’s U.S. listing could mark a turning point for Japanese fintech companies gaining recognition in global capital markets, while also serving as a strategic move to support SoftBank’s AI investment ambitions."
2026/02/06
Japan's biggest banks ready to increase JGB holdings despite growing losses
"Even with rising losses, banks still view government bonds as a necessary holding, drawn by higher yields on longer-duration JGBs."
2026/02/05
TSMC CEO flags 3-nanometre chip production in Japan, investment reported at $17 billion
"The scale of the investment might support Japan's strategic push into advanced semiconductors and AI."
2026/02/03
Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2026 - APAC Officially Kicks Off - empowering startups across Japan, Singapore, and South Korea to lead the AI innovation
"Japan can also benefit from the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators across APAC."
2026/02/02
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
"It will be meaningful achievement if the sediment containing rare earth elements can be used to produced rare earth in Japan."
2026/02/01
Is JAPAN POST BANK (TSE:7182) Recasting Its Fee Model With a Unified Asset Management Platform?
"Could be a meaningful size, potentially including Daiwa."