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Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) record FY26 puts Western growth under the microscope
Fast Retailing delivered a fifth consecutive record year as North America and Europe overtook Greater China in combined UNIQLO revenue, but a roughly JPY 23 trillion valuation leaves little room for the international expansion engine to stall.
How Inpex turned a 22.8% oil volume drop into a record ¥510bn profit year
Inpex lifts 2026 net profit forecast to record ¥510 billion, launches ¥140bn buyback and eyes mid-2027 Abadi LNG FID as Ichthys covers Hormuz shock.
A tiny power chip could open a bigger automotive opportunity for Torex Semiconductor
Torex Semiconductor has launched its AEC-Q100 Grade 1-compliant XD9704/XD9705 automotive DC/DC converters, targeting communication modules, sensors and compact electronic systems where lower heat generation, high efficiency and reliable operation across wide voltage conditions are becoming increasingly important.
SoftBank offers corporate guarantee to salvage $10bn OpenAI stake loan
SoftBank revives $10 billion OpenAI-backed loan talks with a corporate guarantee after banks resisted the collateral terms.
Fujitsu ($FJTSF) signs dual AI pacts with Anthropic and OpenAI to lead Japan’s enterprise AI shift
Fujitsu signed dual AI pacts with Anthropic and OpenAI, deploying Claude to 100,000 staff just eight days after Hitachi, escalating Japan's enterprise AI race. Read more.
Claude Opus 4.7 enters enterprise cyber defense as TrendAI targets exploitable vulnerabilities
AI can find flaws faster than companies can fix them. TrendAI’s Anthropic tie-up tests whether cyber defense can finally close the gap.
KIOXIA bets on QLC economics to widen client SSD adoption
KIOXIA has launched its EG7 QLC SSDs for PC OEMs. Read why this lower-cost storage push could matter for laptops, margins, and market share.
Mizuho Financial backs AI-native compliance as Mizuho Securities adopts Behavox
Mizuho Securities has deployed Behavox to modernize communications monitoring. Read why this AI compliance move could matter across Japanese finance.
Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group as three-way distribution alliance deepens
Japan Post Insurance takes a minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group and launches a joint call center in April 2026. Read the full analysis.
SoftBank Group Corp. stock gains 1.98% on Q2 FY2025 earnings as OpenAI windfall and share split buoy sentiment
SoftBank Group Corp. shares rise 1.98% after earnings. Explore how OpenAI gains and a share split are reshaping market sentiment.