- 2023/04/27
- Japan’s SMBC plans to triple stake in Jefferies in Wall Street push
"Japanese banks are in expansion mode supported by healthy balance sheets." - 2023/04/13
- SoftBank moves to sell down most of its Alibaba stake
"Softbank always takes dynamic liquidity management." - 2023/04/12
- Warren Buffett’s Japan Bet Is Paying Off Big
"Generally, western investors avoid trading houses due to conglomerate discount, but Mr. Buffet might have found upside potential." - 2023/04/12
- Warren Buffett: why he bought 5 Japanese trading houses - CNBC
- 2023/04/12
- Elliott and other activists shake corporate Japan into action on investor returns
"Proposals shall work as long as activists do not look for short term gain that may damage long term corporate profitability." - 2023/04/12
- Goldman Sachs to start offering transaction banking services in Japan
"While Japanese banks are looking to expand to new services, it is quite surprising why GS wish to expand to transaction banking services." - 2023/04/09
- Narita airport to build 3rd runway and consolidate 3 terminals
"Could be good news for visitors." - 2023/04/04
- Japan to increase chip-gear spending by 82%, higher than any nation
"This is one way to diversify supply chain of semiconductor." - 2023/04/03
- Japan's SMBC CEO is watching out for chances to expand US assets
JFSA's approach to maintain stability look to have been proved. Let's see how they may expand business. - 2023/03/15
- Samsung Joins Korea’s $400 Billion Bid to Lead in Key Tech
"Korea aims to be politically and economically open in order to commit to national sustainability." - 2023/03/14
- SVB crisis drives concern over Japanese banks’ exposure to U.S. bonds
"SVB loan to deposit ratio and asset components are similar to Japanese banks. Similar risk exists in matured economy. Therefore, growth of retail direct investment exposure vs deposits is essential." - 2023/03/13
- This startup is one step closer to cracking the code on 3D printing shoes with a $3 million investment led by former Nike executives
"Tech companies that survive after the SVB's collapse will be those that appeal to the real demand of their customers." - 2022/11/11
- Japan to invest $500 mln to manufacture advanced chips
"Good news for corporate Japan." - 2022/11/11
- Seven & i to sell Sogo & Seibu dept. stores to Fortress Investment
"If Fortress spends too much time and expenses on adding value to Yodobashi business, this wouldn't look like a real estate deal." - 2022/11/11
- SoftBank Is Said to Expect About $100 Million Loss on FTX Stake
