- 2023/12/18
- US Steel to be acquired by Japan's Nippon Steel for nearly $15 billion, companies announce
"Another big activity. Corporate Japan are actively looking to expand businesses. Shall see more to come." - 2023/12/18
- JERA, NYK Line and Resonac launch joint study on supplying fuel ammonia to ships
"Move towards green environment." - 2023/12/18
- Japan’s MUFG to Buy Australia’s Link in $744 Million Deal
"Wish to expect integration of high quality administration services." - 2023/11/28
- Nippon Life to buy nursing care provider parent Nichii for $1.4bn
"Could had been a bit late, but consolidation with actual services, not only to provide money, is required amongst financial institutions." - 2023/11/27
- Japanese bank chief Jun Ohta dies aged 65
"May his soul rest in peace, and expect further expansion of SMFG services." - 2023/11/25
- Japan to exit COVID-era bank guidelines for borrower aid
- 2023/10/25
- Kokusai Electric shares jump 28% in Tokyo debut
"Good move for Japanese private equity to be classified as an important player in industry consolidations." - 2023/10/16
- KKR-backed Kokusai Electric's IPO becomes Japan's largest in five years
"This may be a catalyst for Japanese market." - 2023/10/14
- MUFG earned double its $9bn Morgan Stanley rescue investment
"This relationship might have last for longer than expected. There is a strong tie in Japan." - 2023/10/03
- Japan’s property sector sees ‘golden period’ as foreign investments surge 45%
"Japanese real estate may be the most attractive asset based in JPY, but relatively expensive. It is important to create relationships with banks and corporates to purchase at a discount." - 2023/09/11
- KKR, SBI to set up fund to tap into Japan's wealthy individuals
"Look to be creating a distribution platform." - 2023/09/07
- NEC acquires fintech company to help employees build assets
"Why NEC had to acquire the company? A strategic alliance should have been enough…"
