Junko Fujita
Stories by Junko Fujita
Japan’s Unizo Holdings to restart bidding process for sponsor
Unizo triggered Japan's largest bankruptcy this year.
SMFG becomes first big Japanese bank to sell AT1 bonds since Credit Suisse’s debt wipeout
Investors have doubts about AT1 bonds amid the turmoil caused by the fall of Credit Suisse.
SoftBank shares crash on hefty Vision Fund losses
The shares are heading for their biggest one-day loss in more than two and a half years.
Toshiba CEO resigns as opposition to restructuring plans grows stronger
Taro Shimada, a former executive of Siemens AG, will become the new chief.
Nearly 85% of firms on Tokyo bourse qualify to list on new prime market
The new board has tougher listing criteria.
SoftBank Group shares slide 3% after Didi, Arm, Grab setback
SoftBank's shares fell to as low as 5,423 yen ($47.89) on Friday, before settling slightly higher.
Singapore’s SC Capital set sights on hard-hit Japanese hotels with $550m fund
SC Capital joins other fund managers aiming to scoop up Japanese hotels.
Seven & i shares surge 7% after news of ValueAct stake build-up
Seven & i became the latest in a growing list of Japanese companies to face pressure from investment funds.
Global PE firm Carlyle withdraws bid for Japan Asia Group
Carlyle teamed up with JAG's chairman and CEO Tetsuo Yamashita in November to launch a management buyout.
Carlyle raises offer to acquire Japan Asia Group to $463m
Carlyle also said it would extend the tender offer period to Feb. 9 from Jan. 28.
