Business deals
Business deals
Japan's Daiwa House to buy engineering firm for $1.9bn in data center push
Acquisition of Sumitomo Densetsu gives developer 'the best technology'
Business trends
Japan M&A deals hit record as companies consolidate at home
Construction, insurance acquisitions among biggest moves in April-September
Food & Beverage
CP Group, NH Foods to feed Thai appetite for Japanese food
Venture between ham company and Thai conglomerate targets SE Asia's rising middle class
Semiconductors
Toshiba scraps power semiconductor cooperation with Chinese wafer maker
Economic security considerations seen behind decision to end technology pact
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft, OpenAI reach new deal valuing OpenAI at $500bn
ChatGPT maker would become public benefit corporation, allowing a listing
Business deals
Japan's Taiheiyo Cement to buy California concrete plants for $712m
Deal comes amid US boom in data center, other AI infrastructure construction
Business deals
SoftBank, Toshiba, Hitachi among firms tipped to make $400bn in US deals
At least 21 potential projects mentioned, from energy and AI to critical minerals
Media & Entertainment
Sony Group has no desire to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO says
Sony Pictures Entertainment can succeed without pursuing scale alone: Totoki
Business deals
SoftBank approves remaining $22.5bn OpenAI investment: report
Installment to come as long as OpenAI completes corporate restructuring
Business deals
Activist investor Palliser acquires 3% stake in Japan's Taiheiyo Cement
UK firm proposes cement company explore spinoff of US business
Business deals
Yageo seeks growth in AI era with Shibaura acquisition
Taiwanese company's chairman sees 'important role' for temperature sensors
Business deals
Japan's Orix to help broker maritime and shipbuilding M&A
Financial services group to tap sales network in business succession support
Business deals
Yageo completes bid for Shibaura, capping lengthy takeover battle
Taiwan company says deal is 'pivotal advancement' in its global strategy
Business deals
Japan's Obayashi to buy US data center builder GCON
Construction group taps AI-driven demand to offset sluggish domestic market
Companies
Sanrio weighs spending up to $660m on M&A by March 2027
Candidates include overseas companies 'in the digital space'
Business deals
Investors call for greater disclosure in Toyota's buyout of group company
Premium for Toyota Industries viewed as well below average for similar deals
Interview
SMBC Nikko aims to win 'top-tier' deals in tie-up with Jefferies, CEO says
Investment banks plan to collaborate on equity underwriting, M&A advisory services
Business deals
US transaction advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal to open Japan offices
Increased M&A and corporate restructuring provides 'clear opportunity,' says co-founder
Business deals
Honda raises investment in US automotive AI startup Helm.ai
Collaboration to bolster research in self-driving tech
Business deals
Denso to sell overseas air filter stakes to Toyota Boshoku in EV push
Deal marks latest divestment from businesses tied to gasoline-powered vehicles
Automobiles
Hino to face life without Toyota's backing after Mitsubishi Fuso merger
Truck maker will lose access to lending by Toyota, along with strategic factory
Business deals
Japan's Sapporo nears deal with KKR-PAG group to sell real estate business
Brewer aims for agreement next month of properties sales including Yebisu Garden Place
Automobiles
Toyota's Hino and Daimler Truck unit to consolidate Japan production
Merging companies to invest in new technology to fend off competition from China
Business deals
SoftBank's Son looks to 'next frontier' of AI robots with ABB deal
Japanese group focuses on robotics after investing in data centers, semiconductors
Artificial intelligence
SoftBank to buy ABB's robotics unit for $5.4bn in 'physical AI' push
Deal underscores founder Masayoshi Son's high hopes for robotics and automation
Finance
Japan banks ramp up LBO financing business amid M&A surge
MUFG, Mizuho, SMBC move on from Marelli failure, but beef up risk management
Artificial intelligence
AMD signs AI chip-supply deal with OpenAI, shares surge
Agreement includes warrant for OpenAI to buy up to a 10% stake in AMD
Business deals
China bubble tea chain Mixue to buy takeout draft beer purveyor for $40m
Country's beverage leader eyes older consumers
Business deals
Japan Post to buy into KKR-owned Logisteed for $950m
Investment part of push to expand logistics network amid losses in postal business
Business deals
Japan's Yanmar partners with Sony to develop ship-cleaning drones
Cleaning system improves vessels' fuel efficiency and addresses environmental worries