´´ J- Links of Interest- Week 28, 2020

Thursday, July 9, 2020

J- Links of Interest- Week 28, 2020


Capitalism that work — Lessons from Japan | Jesper Koll | TEDxTokyo

This talk shares how Japan continues to be a leading country and it's potential to have a bright future from the lens of an economist. Jesper Koll has been researching and investing in Japan since he became a resident in 1985. He has been the head of research and chief strategist for major US investment banks and currently serves as senior advisor to several Japanese and global corporations, investors, This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

The Small Giant Tree-Ring Management

Deep in the woodlands of the city of Ina in Nagano Prefecture is a company named Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. with 531 employees that makes and sells products using the gelling agent agar. Despite its relatively small size compared to food industry powerhouses, the company hosts a never-ending stream of highly prominent visitors, including management teams from Toyota Motor Corporation and other global companies and the Governor of the Bank of Japan.

Ootoya eateries face 7.1bn yen takeover bid by cost-cutting peer

Japanese restaurant operator Colowide on Friday will launch a tender offer on Ootoya Holdings, after its push to cut its compatriot's costs and streamline operations was rejected at last month's shareholders meeting, the company announced on Thursday.


Japanese trading house Itochu announced on Wednesday it will take full ownership of the FamilyMart convenience store chain, raising its stake from just over 50% through a tender offer.

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