EQT acquisition of Kakaku.com reported at Â¥590 billion as Tabelog operator set to be taken private Sweden’s EQT is reported to have agreed to acquire Kakaku.com, operator of the Tabelog …
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EQT set to acquire Kakaku.com, owner of Tabelog, for 590 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEQT moves to buy Kakaku.com, owner of Tabelog, in deal reported at about Â¥590 billion Swedish private equity firm EQT is reported to be set to acquire Kakaku.com, operator of …
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NEC announces ¥100 billion submarine cable investment to boost laying capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNEC submarine cable push: more than Â¥100bn investment to expand undersea capacity NEC will invest over Â¥100bn in submarine cable technology and manufacturing over five years to boost capacity and …
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DNA cassette tape developed by Chinese researchers could store 3 billion songs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese researchers unveil DNA cassette tape as a step forward for DNA data storage Chinese researchers unveil a DNA cassette tape prototype, highlighting DNA data storage’s potential for massive capacity …
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AirAsia signs $19 billion Airbus A220 order for 150 jets in fleet overhaul AirAsia signs a $19 billion order for 150 Airbus A220 jets to modernize its fleet, reduce fuel …
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Thailand approves emergency 400 billion baht borrowing to ease living costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …
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Port Island revival: Kobe launches 2 billion yen plan to rebuild community
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPort Island revitalization: Kobe invests more than Â¥2 billion to revive aging artificial island Kobe is spending over Â¥2 billion on a Port Island revitalization project to counter depopulation and …
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Japanese health insurance societies forecast ¥289 billion fiscal 2026 deficit
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan’s health insurance societies face widespread deficits in fiscal 2026, federation warns Over 70% of Japan’s health insurance societies are set to record deficits in fiscal 2026, totaling Â¥289 billion …
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Uzbekistan Bans Cash for Key Purchases, Seeks to Digitize $41 Billion Shadow Economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUzbekistan cash ban aims to pull $41bn shadow economy into digital payments, but hurdles remain Uzbekistan cash ban announced in April 2026 targets key purchases to expand digital payments and …
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Japan megabanks, JBIC commit ¥250 billion to finance US energy projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan megabanks and JBIC to lend Â¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide Â¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …