HC Picks 316

June 23, 2021
by Akane Hashimoto

Period : June 16, 2021 – June 22, 2021

Category : [Economy] [Business] [Governance/Stewardship/Fiduciary]

-Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-


● Japan exports jump most in 41 years, machine orders rise

 > “This tells how COVID impact was great in 2020.”

#Economy


● Exclusive: Harvard wasn’t pressured over Toshiba, former Japan adviser says

 > “Who knows what the truth is. Out of the mouth comes evil…”

● Japan’s Toshiba promises to improve corporate governance

 > “Should keep an eye on this traditional corporate Japan paths.”

#Business

#Governance/Stewardship/Fiduciary


● Tokyu Hotels has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen hotel in Japan

 > “This is a small initiative by a private company, but you can see things progressing.”

● 7-Eleven parent to cut stake in home goods chain to focus on core

 > “In this case, the company is trying to focus on core business.”

● Hitachi plans to invest $2.7bn in health care within three years

 > “This company is trying to diversify its business.”

#Business