HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2019/05/31
Toshiba Memory to borrow 900 billion yen from a group of banks
"The company’s board has also decided to issue 300 billion yen worth of non-convertible-bond-type preferred stock to Development Bank of Japan Inc, taking the total amount of new financing to 1.2 trillion yen. "
2019/05/31
Japan’s Biggest Bank Offers Redundancy to Hundreds of Managers in London
2019/05/28
MUFG Bank to close 35% of Japan branches
2019/05/28
Masayoshi Son names Tokyo university AI professor to SoftBank board
"MASAYOSHI Son can't stop talking about how artificial intelligence is going to change the world."
2019/05/21
Nomura’s retreat again highlights how Japan’s banking behemoths struggle to succeed abroad
"Who would win and how?"
2019/05/20
Japan’s Megabanks Still Can’t Find Success Abroad
2019/05/19
Regional bank in Japan battles ultralow interest rates with wine bar and sea urchins
"They look too serious. Might transform to a real estate operating company?"
2019/05/12
METI and JETRO to boost e-commerce support for Japanese firms via Japan Mall websites
"Looks like a good thing, but how a government operate an e commerce site, how they can be responsible?"
2019/05/11
Companies urged to aim for growth through continued reform efforts
"It is encouraging to hear Mr. Toyoda’s commentary. Understanding where we are is the most important thing."
2019/05/09
Toyota, Panasonic form joint venture in housing for Japan
2019/04/28
MUFG Bank to trim headquarters staff by half
"First news pick up under Reiwa. Should see more news on innovations, new business models and new lifestyle. Hope to see more interesting news on asset liquidations and investment opportunities."