Chang-RanKim
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Japan’s KDDI mulls investing up to $900m in Kabu.com Securities
KDDI's possible investment in Kabu.com Securities, a subsidiary of MUFG, would give it just under a 50% stake.
Japan’s LIXIL denies delisting move, but stock jumps 7% on news
A delisting in favour of an overseas bourse would be a rare move by a Japanese company.
Japan’s Renesas agrees to buy US chipmaker IDT for $6.7b
The deal allows Renesas to bring on board IDT's know-how in chips for wireless networks and data storage which are crucial for self-driving cars.
Japan’s Line raising $1.3b via convertible bonds for money businesses
The company said it plans to spend the bulk of the money raised on promotion of "LINEPay" and other new financial services by end-2021.
Japan’s Dai-Ichi Life to buy Australian unit of Suncorp for $460m
The move is seen as the latest overseas expansion attempt for a Japanese insurer grappling with a shrinking domestic market.
Japan Tobacco to buy tobacco business of Akij Group for $1.5b
Akij holds a one-fifth share of Bangladesh's cigarette market.
Silicon Valley-style coding boot camp seeks to reboot Japan Inc
Long known as a "monozukuri" - or manufacturing - powerhouse, Japan is in danger of getting left behind as artificial intelligence, robotics, and ma
LCD maker Japan Display mulls raising $470m
Japan Display will turn to investment from domestic and overseas funds for now to shore up its finances.
Nippon Life to buy 85.1% stake in MassMutual Japan unit for $980m
The deal had been expected after reports last year that the companies were in talks.
Mitsubishi Heavy to sell stake in Mitsubishi Motors for over $460m
Nissan Motor Co is Mitsubishi Motors' top shareholder with a controlling 34% stake.
