Category: Japan

Taisho Pharmaceutical chose to pursue an MBO after determining that as long as it remained a publicly listed company, it would face ongoing pressure to fulfill shareholder demands and maintain short-term profitability. (Photo: Taisho Pharma)
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Business Japan

Japanese companies pursue MBOs amid shareholder pressure

  • Post Date 01/21/2024

In a strategic move to alleviate the mounting pressures from shareholders and financial markets, an increasing number of large companies in Japan have been opting [more…]

Japan Airlines has appointed Mitsuko Tottori, its first female president, marking a significant milestone. Tottori, a senior managing executive officer, will assume the presidency on April 1. (Photo: Traicy Global)
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Business Japan

Japan Airlines appoints first female president, Mitsuko Tottori, in a bid to address gender gap

  • Post Date 01/19/2024

In a landmark move, Japan Airlines (JAL) has named Mitsuko Tottori as its first female president, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to [more…]

Japan's KDDI revealed its plans to aid in the construction of Manila's inaugural subway by building telecommunications and fare collection systems. (Photo: Rail Professional)
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Business Japan Philippines

KDDI to spearhead telecommunications and fare collection systems for Manila’s first subway

  • Post Date 01/16/2024

In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in Manila, Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI has announced its involvement in the development of [more…]

Dec. 18, 2023 - Japan's Nippon Steel announced its acquisition of U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion, boosting its capacity in a market poised for a price increase. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Business Japan U.S.

Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel in $14.9 billion deal

  • Post Date 12/18/2023

In a significant move that could reshape the global steel industry, Japan’s Nippon Steel has announced its plan to acquire U.S. Steel in a deal [more…]

On Friday, the Japanese gas company Iwatani announced its intention to acquire approximately a 20% stake in Cosmo Energy Holdings from a consortium of activist investors. (Photo: FuelCellsWork)
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Business Japan

Japanese gas company Iwatani to acquire 20% stake in Cosmo Energy Holdings, ending battle with activist investors

  • Post Date 12/01/2023

In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the energy sector, Japanese gas company Iwatani has announced its decision to purchase a 20% stake [more…]

Initially, Nissan had announced a 1.3 billion reais investment plan in April 2022, but now, they are injecting an additional 1.5 billion reais from 2023 to 2025. (Photo: Nissan)
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Brazil Business Japan

Nissan announces ambitious plans to expand presence in Brazil

  • Post Date 11/08/2023

In a move aimed at boosting its foothold in Latin America’s largest economy, Nissan recently unveiled a substantial increase in its investment in its Brazilian [more…]

Suntory Spirits, a premium Japanese whisky, has announced plans for capacity expansion to cater to the escalating worldwide demand, with expectations of increased output by 2027. (Photo: Suntory)
Estimated read time 4 min read
Business Japan

Suntory Spirits expands to meet soaring Global demand for Japanese whisky

  • Post Date 11/06/2023

In response to the surging international appetite for Japanese whisky, Suntory Spirits, one of the most esteemed premium Japanese whisky suppliers, has embarked on a [more…]