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Update At 12:00    USD/JPY 157,20  ↑+0.2174        EUR/JPY 183,21  ↑+0.3296        GBP/JPY 211,16  ↑+0.3439        USD/EUR 1,17  ↑+0.0005        USD/KRW 1.454,85  ↑+2.6535        JPY/SGD 0,01  ↑+-0        Germany: DAX 46,62  ↑+0.01        Spain: IBEX 35 38,00  ↑+0.18        France: CAC 40 45,10  ↑+1.08        Nasdaq, Inc. 99,74  ↓-0.66        SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 689,51  ↓-0.07        Gold 4.470,24  ↑+18.6791        Bitcoin 90.906,00  ↓-120        Ethereum 3.109,57  ↑+2.96        

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Finance January 06, 2026

Japan’s Evolving Financial Landscape: How Hokuhoku Financial Group Is Positioning for Growth

Japan’s shift to positive interest rates, rising foreign investment, and major advances in digital finance are reshaping the country’s banking sector. Hokuhoku Financial Group is adapting...
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Finance January 05, 2026

News Release: B-EN-G Invests in BatchLine and Showcases AI-Driven Global Management at GLASIAOUS Next 2025

Japan’s manufacturing-DX specialist deepens SaaS partnership in pharma MES and advances AI-enabled finance and governance for multinationals
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Finance December 30, 2025

Ready, Set, ACT: A Moving Financial Force

Through digital innovation and face-to-face consulting, Saikyo Bank builds resilient partnerships that revitalize the regional economy.
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Finance December 23, 2025

Lending a Hand to Japan’s Next Big Thing

As Japan’s policy-based finance partner, JFC backs startups, small businesses, and regional industries with long-term loans and safety-net support—filling the gaps so good ideas can grow...
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Finance December 18, 2025

Shizuoka Bank Navigates Japan’s Shifting Economy with Local Strength and Global Reach

Shizuoka Bank is adapting to Japan’s changing economic landscape with a mix of sound management and forward-looking initiatives. From deposit strategies shaped by rising interest rates to expanding...
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Finance December 15, 2025

Japan’s Banking Shift: How Bank of Nagoya Is Supporting Growth, Digitalization and Regional Industry

Bank of Nagoya is navigating Japan’s changing financial landscape with a focus on regional industry, digital advancement, and long-term business support. The company is strengthening ties with...
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Finance December 12, 2025

Activating Japan’s Hidden Growth Engines

Founded in 2023 and backed by major institutional investors, Japan Activation Capital partners with mid- to large-cap Japanese firms—bringing private equity-style value creation, strategic engagement...
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Finance December 10, 2025

Where Local Roots Grow Big Futures

From Wakayama’s hometown banking to digital apps, SME lending and green finance, Kiyo Bank blends tradition with transformation—serving communities, empowering entrepreneurs and banking...
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Finance December 02, 2025

News Release: MUFG Backs Weave Living’s First Domestic Multi-Family Vehicle in Japan

Anchor investment supports JPY 20 billion Tokyo acquisition and accelerates Weave Living’s growth to USD 4 billion assets under management across Asia Pacific
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Finance November 30, 2025

Solutioning the Future with JIS

As both capital partner and industry mentor, Japan Industrial Solutions (JIS) breathes new life into companies—driving corporate turnarounds, growth acceleration, and global competitiveness one...
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Finance November 15, 2025

Trading Up with TRADERS

From FX platforms to binary options and crypto asset CFDs, TRADERS HOLDINGS powers Japan’s digital finance era—combining trading expertise, system know-how, and innovation to make global...
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Finance September 30, 2025

Banking on ‘To-Money’ Together

TOMONY Holdings unites community-rooted banks and financial services—deposits, loans, leasing, credit, tech—to grow “together with customers” across Tokushima, Kagawa in the...