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Mapping the firms dominating Japan’s health sector
Mapping Japan’s health sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
Aya Lin · · 1 min read
These are the most active investors in Japan’s startups
Which investors are writing the most checks to Japan-based startups?
Aya Lin · · 1 min read
SBI’s big stablecoin bet in SEA
We unpack SBI’s fintech acquisitions in the region, AI giants’ hunt for talent in Singapore, and GCash’s stock market debut.
Elyssa Lopez · · 4 min read
Broadcom signs 10-year VMware deal with NTT Docomo
Broadcom said the contract is its first 10-year VMware agreement in Japan covering those services.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readJapan’s startup funding, as explained in charts
Knowing where the money flows matters. Take a look at the current fundraising landscape in Japan.
Aya Lin · · 1 min readBehind SBI’s bid to build a digital asset empire in SEA
The Japanese financial giant has spent hundreds of millions backing Southeast Asian fintech firms. Now comes the hard part: making them work together.
Elyssa Lopez · · 7 min readFoxconn to buy 50% stake in Mitsubishi EV unit for $727m
Mitsubishi Electric’s auto unit posted ¥876 billion in revenue in the year ended March.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readDeepSeek’s leaner AI model hits Samsung, SK hynix shares
Memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix each dropped more than 4% before trimming losses.
Minh Le · · 1 min readFinTechSpace teams up with Japan VCs to expand Taiwan startups
The five startups presented products in digital asset security, AI anti-money laundering, digital identity authentication, and smart wealth management.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readJapan to invest $21b in GlobalFoundries chip plants in US
The project is part of Japan’s US$550 billion investment agreement with the US.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read