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Once dubbed a "sinking giant" wrestling with substantial losses, Hitachi was awarded the scarlet letters of JTC- ‘Japanese Traditional Company’. In this article we will explore Hitachi’s remarkable transformation.
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Coffee Break Column – Discovering A New Tokyo Through Designer Toilets
Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of Sakigake HA
Date: 16th December 2024
Unveiling Shibuya’s Hidden Gems
Have you heard of the 'THE TOKYO TOILET SHUTTLE TOUR' in Shibuya? This tour takes about two hours, and participants visit eight to nine designer toilets. These destinations include unique public restrooms designed by internationally renowned architects and designers such as Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma.
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Exercise of Voting Rights: Activist Investors and Takeover Defence Measures from an Asset Manager's Perspective
Shinji Ayuha, Senior Stewardship Officer
Date: 12th December 2024
Here we examine the evolving relationship between companies, asset management firms and activists in the context of exercising voting rights in the Japanese market.
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Japan Market Outlook 2025
Date: 5th December 2024
Letter from SuMi TRUST AM – Japan Outlook for the First Half of 2025
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Coffee Break Column – Japan to Showcase Green Transformation at the Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama
Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of Sakigake HA
Date: 25th November 2024
The Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama. This huge event is expected to draw 15 million visitors and showcase Japanese horticulture to the world. As part of this wider mission, we are keen to see how the Expo will spotlight green transformation (GX) at its Urban GX Village pavilion.
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Navigating the Chip Wars: Japan seizes its moment amid U.S.-China Tensions
Date: 5th November 2024
[External Link] Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of the Sakigake High Alpha fund at SuMi TRUST AM explains how Japanese semiconductor firms are poised for success.
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Coffee Break Column - Achieving Sustainable Inbound Tourism in Okinawa
Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of Sakigake HA
Date: 18th October 2024
As the number of foreign tourists coming to Japan swells and shows no signs of stopping typical destinations like Kyoto are feeling the strain. In an effort to support this ever growing industry, less well-trodden areas, like Okinawa, are improving their tourism infrastructure and attractions.
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Coffee Break Column – The Allure of Tokyo Offices Draws in Both Companies and Investors
Shigemitsu Kurihara, Chief Portfolio Manager of Japan Quality REIT Strategy
Date: 30th August 2024
In recent years, Tokyo's office market has seen significant growth and development, attracting considerable investor attention. This article will introduce some of these diverse business hubs that make Japan’s capital a prime destination for investors.
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Prospects for the Japanese Stock Market After Its Major Shakeup
Oki Shiozawa, Investment Director
Date: 13th August 2024
Letter from SuMi TRUST - Prospects for the Japanese Stock Market After Its Major Shakeup