SMBC establishes expense budget for creation of Social Value and “Social Value Creation Investment…
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Norinchukin Value Investments (NVIC), an investment management and advisory company within the Norinchukin Bank Group, and Okasan…
Tokio Marine FY2023 Results & New Mid-Term Plan
Tokio Marine Holdings (TMHD) released its financial performance in fiscal year 2023 on May 20, 2024, including projections for FY2024, and…
Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka & Sapporo to be designated as “Asset Management Special Zones”
The Japanese government is actively promoting the development of “Financial and Asset Management Special Zones” as a key initiative for…
Visualization of CO2 emissions to encourage behavioral change among consumers
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Animechain.ai Lite Paper published
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MUTB completes acquisition of Link Administration, forms “MUFG Pension & Market Services”
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Digital carbon credits with settlement through domestic stablecoins
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Woodstock raises a total of JPY 750 million from Japanese and US investors
Woodstock has raised approximately JPY 500 million from Japanese and US venture capital firms and angel investors, led by Delight Ventures…
Japan Investment Corporation makes LP investment in Headline Asia V
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has decided to make an LP investment of USD 27 million in Headline Asia V, a VC fund managed by global…
Japan FinTech Observer #60
Welcome to the sixtieth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. We have tons of earnings results on tap, the three mega banks have all come…
Token-based Tourist Pass for a New User Experience with DCJPY Payment
This article outlines a technological verification conducted in March 2024, involving a token-based tourist pass using the digital currency…