HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2022/03/07
Uniqlo Owner Pledges to Stay in Russia as Wave of Companies Exit
"It may be a good chance to know how companies act in emergency."
2022/03/04
Sony and Honda team up to develop electric cars with goal of sales beginning in 2025
"Technology companies may be key for EV developments."
2022/02/06
Japan’s Seibu to Sell Assets to GIC in $1.3bn deal – Nikkei
"Real estate may be the most valuable assets for Seibu. What will be left?"
2022/01/27
Japan $87 Billion Innovation Fund Ramps Up Alternative Focus
"Estimated return looks to be too optimistic for such a big fund. Shall be interesting to monitor the outcome."
2022/01/24
SoftBank to Expand Vision Fund Staff for More Japan Investment
"We believe Japan is emerging as a center of technology innovation, particularly in sectors such as biotech and frontier tech, which are poised to drive growth in the modern economy."
2022/01/07
Japan regional banks launch system to monitor ship-to-ship transfers
"This may lead to a new era of asset financing."
2022/01/02
One country is home to half of the 10 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the world
"Expensive meal does not make sense in this environment, but worth experiencing good service."
2021/12/25
Credit Suisse launches legal action against SoftBank
"Well, any business can fail, and CS responsibility includes investment decision."
2021/12/22
SBI to talk with government to repay public funds
"Next step shall be clear in February."
2021/12/11
SBI Holding's stake in Shinsei Bank nears 48% after tender offer
"This is a complementary report on this transaction. Looks like FSA, or major shareholder Japan government had supported this to happen."