HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2022/01/24
SoftBank to Expand Vision Fund Staff for More Japan Investment
"We believe Japan is emerging as a center of technology innovation, particularly in sectors such as biotech and frontier tech, which are poised to drive growth in the modern economy."
2022/01/07
Japan regional banks launch system to monitor ship-to-ship transfers
"This may lead to a new era of asset financing."
2022/01/02
One country is home to half of the 10 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the world
"Expensive meal does not make sense in this environment, but worth experiencing good service."
2021/12/25
Credit Suisse launches legal action against SoftBank
"Well, any business can fail, and CS responsibility includes investment decision."
2021/12/22
SBI to talk with government to repay public funds
"Next step shall be clear in February."
2021/12/11
SBI Holding's stake in Shinsei Bank nears 48% after tender offer
"This is a complementary report on this transaction. Looks like FSA, or major shareholder Japan government had supported this to happen."
2021/12/07
Murakami-linked fund boosts stake in Japan's Shinsei Bank
"Murakami again. Let's see what he is willing to propose."
2021/12/06
Toshiba walked away from potential buyout talks and Brookfield offer -sources
"Hope Toshiba managements seriously face the reality and make the best decision for shareholders and stakeholders, but not for themselves."
2021/11/29
Apollo’s Showa buys Mitsubishi aluminum assets
"Large deals are currently covered by non-Japanese private equity funds. Should shift to domestic PE going forward."
2021/11/25
Shinsei Bank drops poison pill defense
"This result might have been unexpected for several people."
2021/11/25
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials to sell aluminium business to U.S. fund
2021/11/25
Japanese megabanks join consortium launching a yen-based digital currency