HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2021/09/06
Daiichi Sankyo Positions Its Covid Vaccine as a Booster in Japan
"Although it looks a bit slow, if they can create a vaccine that works better for Asians, it is a positive news."
2021/09/04
Corporate Japan opens wallet for Miracle Meat maker
"Japanese tend to take vegetarian protein, but still this article shows we are looking for healthier earth-friendly food."
2021/08/30
The best news Japan has had in years can save Yoshihide Suga
"Business activities are always proof of innovation. Shall keep an eye on both of them."
2021/08/19
More than $90 million in cryptocurrency stolen after a top Japanese exchange is hacked
"Unless regulated, this asset is quite difficult for investors to analyze."
2021/08/19
Japan’s VisasQ to Buy Coleman Research for $102 Million
"Another M&A activities."
2021/08/03
Houlihan Lokey Agrees to Buy Japan’s GCA in $595 Million Deal
"30% premium shows how Houlihan Lokey expect accelerating M&A activities in Japan."
2021/07/21
MGM Resorts Reveals Plans for $9 Billion Casino in Japan
"The project delay might have helped casino operators and promoters under this COVID situation."
2021/07/08
Google to buy Japan payment startup for $182 mln-plus -Nikkei
"In Japan, member rankings are Rakuten Pay, PayPay, LINE Pay, dPay (Docomo) then auPAY."
2021/06/30
Private Equity Gears Up for the Siege of Japan Inc.
"Private equity should be classified as one of the important social functions in Japan."
2021/06/28
Cultured Milk, Corporate Culture and Investor Activism in Japan
"Companies are owned by shareholders. Not the managements. Toshiba is not somebody else's problem!"
2021/06/27
Japan FY 2020 cigarette sales dive on shift to vaping amid pandemic
"Looks good for environment, health and non-smokers."