The US asset manager held discussions to acquire two subsidiaries of T&D Holdings as well as a life insurance unit belonging to Japanese investment firm Orix, with the latter talks described as being …
Finance minister Katayama says Japan’s budget reform the biggest since 1945
Japan is currently undergoing the greatest budgetary reform process since the end of World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.
Myanmar releases Japanese executive after he was arrested for selling rice above set prices
TOKYO—A Japanese business executive who was detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released after being convicted of violating rice pricing rules, officials said Tue …
Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
TOKYO, June 11 (Reuters) – Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle …
Starbucks weighs Japan stake sale or IPO
The coffee chain has held preliminary talks with investment banks on options for its Japan unit, which could be valued at up to $3.1 billion …
Starbucks said to weigh Japan unit options, including a stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
June 9 (Reuters) – Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale, following the disposal of a majority interest in its China operations, Bloomberg News reported on …
Starbucks Said to Mull Options in Japan Including Stake Sale
Starbucks Corp. is considering options for its Japanese business including a stake sale, according to people familiar with the matter, following the disposal of a majority interest in its China …
Japan’s largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027
TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) – Japan’s three largest banks said on Wednesday they will jointly issue stablecoins during the current fiscal year ending in March 2027, a sign of growing momentum for digital …
Japan’s Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger business
By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) – Japan’s Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in …
Starbucks said to weigh Japan unit options including stake sale
The U.S. coffee chain has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, one of Starbucks’ biggest markets.