HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2020/05/14
Fir Tree Comments on JR Kyushu’s Response to Shareholder Proposals
"Don't ignore groups that are sincerely thinking about long term growth!"
2020/05/11
In virus-hit Japan, cabs deliver ¥32,000 steaks and boxes occupy plane seats
"Well, who would use this service…"
2020/05/11
Japan's central bank gets its first woman executive director in 138 years
2020/05/09
Bain Capital makes $1bn bet on Japan’s nursing homes
2020/05/06
Japan to ease investment rules to push bank-fintech marriage
"Digital banking service may not be new, but positive for those who are aiming to provide innovative new services."
2020/05/05
Many Japan Firms Resist Telecommuting, Raising COVID-19 Risk for Call Center Staff
"No sense. Anyone should be able to call from home. Companies are responsible to protect both employee health and data security."
2020/04/27
Japan to review top obstacle to telework — the personal seal
"Digital working environment should spread across Japan in the near term. This should be one benefit from today's horrible situation."
2020/04/09
Japan to Fund Firms to Shift Production Out of China
"Look to be a reasonable risk management policy."
2020/04/03
Another Activist Buys Into SoftBank, This Time as a Value Play
"Who's right?"
2020/04/01
SoftBank bolsters investment team with ex-Goldman hire
"Ex Japan Post Bank leaderships joining Softbank. Pay attention to their recovery strategies."
2020/03/30
‘Jobs for life’ in South Korea and Japan set to cushion virus blow
2020/03/30
Japan’s Auto Industry Was Slowing Down Before Coronavirus Crash in March