Shareholder activism continues to gain momentum in Japan as domestic institutional investors become increasingly receptive to shareholder proposals and board nominees. Even when activist proposals are ... ( read original story ...)
Tour Operators Anxious for Japan Reopening and Other Top Travel Stories This Week
Throughout the week we are posting original stories night and day covering news and travel trends, including on the impact of coronavirus. Every weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Jesper Koll, Global Ambassador & Expert Director, Monex Group Japan: Episode #87 Japan’s Top Business Interviews
Jesper Koll, Global Ambassador & Expert Director, Monex Group Japan: Episode #87 (Audio here) (Video here) Japan's Top Business Interviews Jesper Koll is a highly respected member of the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
After five decades, Sega is leaving the Japanese arcade center business
Sega announced its intentions to leave the arcade business for good, after selling its remaining arcade shares to GiGo entertainment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni to sell Gavilon grain business to Glencore arm in up to $3.5 bln deal
Marubeni Corp said on Wednesday it will sell U.S. unit Gavilon's grains business to commodities trader Glencore PLC's Viterra arm in a deal the Japanese trading house expects to be worth up to $3.5 ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Is Promoting Ocean Sustainability Through Science And Startups
In Japan, scientists and entrepreneurs are applying leading-edge science and technology to change our relationship with oceans and protect them, and our planet, for future generations. ( read original story ...)
Sega leaves the Japanese arcade business for good
Sega is leaving Japanese arcades behind. The company announced it is selling its remaining arcades to a company called Genda, Inc. (also known as GiGO), and leaving the coin-op business, where it ... ( read original story ...)
Executive overseeing investments leaves Japan’s SoftBank
Marcelo Claure, who joined SoftBank Group after turning around one of its key investments, office-sharing business WeWork, is leaving ... ( read original story ...)
JETRO Osaka (Japan External Trade Organization): Making an Innovation Movement From Osaka
The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million people and a GDP of approximately 100.05 trillion yen. It equals the ... ( read original story ...)
2Foods Raises $4.4 Million to Grow Plant-Based Food Business in Japan
TWO Inc., the company behind Japan’s plant-based food brand 2foods, reports to vegconomist it has raised USD 4.4 million in Series A from Kagome Corporation, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 3.01 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average falls 3.01 percent to 26,197.29 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 2.42 percent to 1,846.13. TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni to sell Gavilon grain business to Glencore arm for US$1.1 billion
TOKYO: Japanese trading house Marubeni will sell the grains business of its US unit Gavilon to commodities trader Glencore PLC's Viterra arm for US$1.125 billion, plus working capital, Viterra said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni to sell Gavilon grain business to Glencore arm for $1.1 bln
Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp will sell the grains business of its U.S. unit Gavilon to commodities trader Glencore PLC's Viterra arm for $1.125 billion, plus working capital, Viterra said on ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why bugs are becoming big business in Japan
Insect vendors say this is because of the numerous nutritional and environmental benefits of this form of protein. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest UAS Association, JUIDA and DLE are joining hands by signing an MoU
Singapore, recently Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) and Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on various fields related to the Drone delivery industry. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni to sell Gavilon grain business to Glencore arm in up to $3.5 billion deal
Marubeni Corp said on Wednesday it will sell U.S. unit Gavilon's grains business to commodities trader Glencore PLC's Viterra arm in a deal the Japanese trading house expects to be worth up to $3.5 ... ( read original story ...)