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Sapporo faces pressure to unlock hidden real estate value. (Photo: Sapporo Beer Garden)

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Business Japan Singapore

Activist investor 3D Investment pushes Sapporo for strategic asset spin-offs

Post Date 07/18/2024

Sapporo, the iconic beer maker, is under scrutiny after it announced a review of its real estate assets back in February. This month, activist investor [more…]

Mizuho boosts M&A strategy with key banker hires post-Greenhill acquisition. (Photo: Reuters | Kim Kyung-Hoon)

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Business Japan U.S.

Mizuho Financial Group gears up for M&A boom with strategic banker hires

Post Date 06/25/2024

In a move to seize the rising tide of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Mizuho Financial Group is ramping up its team of bankers following its [more…]

GS Caltex enters cosmetics market with eco-friendly GreenDiol partnership. (Photo: In Cosmetics | Korea)

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Business Japan South Korea

GS Caltex ventures into cosmetics ingredient supply, GreenDiol set to blossom globally

Post Date 06/13/2024

In a move to diversify its business portfolio, South Korean refiner, GS Caltex, has inked a promising deal with Summit Cosmetics, a subsidiary of the [more…]

Honda unveils micro electric van for Japan's delivery industry. (Photo: Honda Motor)

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Business Japan

Honda enters electric kei van market with October launch

Post Date 06/13/2024

Get ready for a new contender in the electric delivery vehicle arena! Honda Motor is gearing up to unleash a micro-sized electric van this October, [more…]

KEPCO enters discussions with UK for nuclear power station at Wylfa, Anglesey. (Photo: KEPCO)

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Business Japan South Korea U.K.

South Korea’s KEPCO explores UK nuclear project, following Hitachi’s retreat

Post Date 05/13/2024

In a potential bid to bolster its global energy footprint, Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) is reportedly in talks with the British government to construct [more…]

AirAsia takes off in Cambodia, aiming to revitalize aviation market amidst pandemic challenges. (Photo: Air Asia)

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Business Cambodia China Japan Malaysia Singapore South Korea Thailand Vietnam

AirAsia launches franchise in Cambodia, promising affordable travel options in recovering aviation market

Post Date 05/03/2024

In a bid to bolster Cambodia’s aviation sector, AirAsia launched its latest franchise in the country on May 2, aiming to revive a market that [more…]

Honda's ambitious plan in Ontario to include new assembly and battery plants, paving the way for all-electric future. (Photo: Honda)

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Business Canada Japan

Honda accelerates Canada’s EV future with $11 billion investment

Post Date 04/25/2024

In a move set to electrify Canada’s automotive industry, Honda Motor and its joint venture partners have unveiled plans to infuse $11 billion into Ontario, [more…]

PAG and partners inject billions into Dalian Wanda's mall arm, eyes on China's retail crown. (Photo: VCG)

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Business China Japan U.A.E U.S.

PAG led consortium’s $8.3 billion investment energizes Dalian Wanda’s mall unit

Post Date 03/30/2024

In a move set to shake up the Chinese property market, a consortium of investors spearheaded by private equity powerhouse PAG has just injected a [more…]

Legendary 'Dragon Ball' universe comes to life in Saudi Arabia with Toei Animation's epic theme park announcement. (Photo: Toei Animation)

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Business Japan Saudi Arabia

Toei Animation announces ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park in Saudi Arabia

Post Date 03/23/2024

In a surprising move that left fans ecstatic, Toei Animation has unveiled plans for the world’s first-ever “Dragon Ball” theme park, set to be constructed [more…]