HC Picks Category: 01 Business

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."
2022/04/11
Japan’s $777,000 Flying Motorbike
"Wow! What would road mean for such a vehicle."
2022/04/08
Japan's Nissan plans 'game changing' electric car batteries
"New technology may change the world. Competition is good for innovations."
2022/04/07
Japan launches university fund to spur innovation
"Hope new fund provides both risk money and innovation."