(New) HC Picks 426

December 17, 2025
by Investment and Research Team

Period : December 8, 2025 – December 16, 2025

Category : [Business] [Policy (BOJ)] [Economy]

-Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-


● Japan needs a niche approach to get back in the chip game, NTT chairman says

 > “Rather than low-cost, high-volume chips, high-mix, low-volume mode might be more suitable for Japan.”

● JERA Signs Its First Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement with India’s Torrent Power, Leveraging Complementary Seasonal Demand in Asia

● Japanese firms to get more control in LNG JVs with state-backed group

 > “As the world’s second-biggest LNG buyer, it’s a good choice to secure LNG supply in advance if the energy demand will be huge in the future.”

● Tokyo Gas to Steer More Than Half of Overseas Investments to US in Next 3 Years, CEO Says

 > “Japan makes various efforts to ensure the energy supply.”

#Business


● Japan to expand rules on foreigners’ property purchases, finance minister says

 > “Speculative purchase of residential property might be restricted.”

#Policy (BOJ)


● Japan’s Governance Model Strengthened by Digital Capability and Institutional Stability, the Chandler Good Government Index 2025 Finds

 > “Japan continues to advance its digital transformation and strong institutions seem successful.”

#Economy