KentaroHamada
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Japan to extend life of state-backed innovation fund INCJ
INCJ was created in 2009 as a temporary scheme to promote new industries by offering funds to risky, long-term investments until March 2025.
Bain-SK Hynix consortium ups bid for Toshiba chip unit to $22b
The move comes after Western Digital Corp reportedly revised its offer.
Western Digital offers to exit Toshiba chip bid for better JV terms
The move may help Toshiba finally seal a deal to sell its prized unit after months of delays.
Bain-led consortium in last-minute $18b bid for Toshiba chip unit
Apple, a key client for Toshiba, is a new member of the consortium, which also includes South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc.
Japan’s Renesas keen on acquisitions, may issue shares to build warchest
It is hungry for more amid a wave of megamergers in the industry
Japan to vet bidders in Toshiba chip sale for national security risks
US players appear to be most suitable bidders.
Foxconn not favoured bidder for Toshiba’s chip unit due to China link
Toshiba is considering selling majority of its marquee chip business
Hitachi, Carlyle, Permira among bidders for $1b Takeda Pharma unit
Takeda Pharmaceutical, Japan's largest drugmaker by market value, has put its 70 percent stake in unlisted Wako Pure Chemicals Industries Ltd on the b
Sony invests in US startup Cogitai, bets big on AI as key business pillar
Sony was a pioneer in AI with robotic dog AIBO in 1999 and humanoid robot QRIO in 2003, both launched with much fanfare. But its AI drive stalled duri
