- 2022/06/10
- Top Toyota Supplier Denso Mulls $3 Billion Chip Unit Spinoff
"Semiconductor industry is an important industry nowadays. Whether they will split or not, I hope Desno leads Japan's semiconductor industry." - 2022/06/07
- Toshiba’s CEO Says Staying Public Is Still an Option as PE Firms Circle
"Toshiba's case is a representative traditional corporate Japan issue. Due to historical growth especially in the 70s, the company might again need to build innovative culture, entrepreneurial mindset under strong corporate governance." - 2022/06/05
- Astra, Daiichi Drug Study Raises Hope in Breast Cancer Fight
"I hope this new drug helps more people and saves their lives." - 2022/05/16
- Yen, Supply Chain Chaos Send Japan Manufacturers Home
"Covid, Ukraine invasion and inflation, many things have changed in this few years. Now is the turning point for Japanese manufacturers' supply-chain." - 2022/05/12
- SoftBank suffers historic loss with $27bn blow to Vision Fund
"When running a sector focused portfolio, flexible cash management and financing options are key to go through volatile environment." - 2022/05/11
- Toyota to halt 8 plants in Japan due to Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns
"Stable supply chain is the most important thing for global economy. Covid was unexpected, but political tense needs to be solved through negotiations." - 2022/04/25
- Nissan shares fall 4% after report Renault exploring stake sale
"It should have been a nightmare for Nissan during these couples of years." - 2022/04/25
- An Activist Fund Manager Takes Aim at Japan’s Revolving Door
"Interesting activity to a traditional corporate Japan. Hope this boosts a new shareholder value discussion." - 2022/04/22
- Japan banks target growth in cooling U.S. high-yield debt market
"When there is a pressure in profit, companies tend to tap into new businesses. Let's hope risk control is well considered." - 2022/04/18
- Uber Ties Up With Rakuten for Food-Delivery Payments in Japan
"It is nice to earn and spend Rakuten Points when ordering Uber." - 2022/04/12
- Honda to spend $64 billion on R&D as it revs up electric ambitions
"It's interesting that whether hybrids would survive and whether Japanese companies win against Tesla."
