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Japan warns against excessive yen moves, repeats verbal intervention
Japan warns against excessive yen moves, repeats verbal intervention
April 5, 2024
JAPANESE Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday (Apr 5) that excessive exchange-rate moves were undesirable, reiterating the government’s resolve to take appropriate actions against sharp yen falls.“It is...
Japan approves 590 billion yen in aid to chip venture Rapidus
Japan approves 590 billion yen in aid to chip venture Rapidus
April 2, 2024
JAPAN approved up to 590 billion yen (S$5.3 billion) in subsidies to chip venture Rapidus, committing more money to its ambition to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing. The additional...
Japan approves 590 billion yen in aid to chip venture Rapidus
Japan approves 590 billion yen in aid to chip venture Rapidus
April 2, 2024
JAPAN approved up to 590 billion yen (S$5.3 billion) in subsidies to chip venture Rapidus, committing more money to its ambition to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing. The additional...
Japan warns of action against excessive yen volatility
Japan warns of action against excessive yen volatility
April 2, 2024
JAPANESE Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said authorities were ready to take appropriate action against excessive exchange-rate volatility, repeating his warning to yen bears as Tokyo tries to prevent a...
Top capsule-toy maker Bandai bets on huge market outside Japan
Top capsule-toy maker Bandai bets on huge market outside Japan
April 2, 2024
BANDAI, the Japanese toymaker that’s enjoying a growth spurt for anime characters, collectible cat figurines and other miniature goods sold in plastic capsules, will open more stores abroad to...
OpenAI to open new office in Tokyo as part of global expansion
OpenAI to open new office in Tokyo as part of global expansion
April 1, 2024
OPENAI plans to open an office in Tokyo in April, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the artificial intelligence pioneer begins to build out its international...
Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi looks to take Isetan Singapore private at S.20 per share
Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi looks to take Isetan Singapore private at S$7.20 per share
April 1, 2024
JAPAN’S Isetan Mitsukoshi is looking to take mainboard-listed Isetan Singapore : I15 0% private by fully acquiring all the shares it does not own, ending the departmental store operator’s...
Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi looks to take Isetan Singapore private at S.20 per share
Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi looks to take Isetan Singapore private
April 1, 2024
JAPAN’S Isetan Mitsukoshi is looking to take mainboard-listed Isetan Singapore : I15 0% private by fully acquiring all the shares it does not own, ending the departmental store operator’s...
Digital Core Reit acquires additional 10% interest in Osaka asset for 7.7 billion yen
Digital Core Reit acquires additional 10% interest in Osaka asset for 7.7 billion yen
April 1, 2024
DIGITAL Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has acquired an additional 10 per cent interest in a data centre located in Osaka, Japan, for 7.7 billion yen (S$68.9 million).Its...
Mizuho will expand focus on M&A for smaller Japanese companies
Mizuho will expand focus on M&A for smaller Japanese companies
April 1, 2024
MIZUHO Financial Group will expand its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business for small and medium-sized Japanese companies that have traditionally been under served. Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Securities will...