TOKYO — DCM Holdings Co., Ltd. said Tuesday it will acquire 100% of HOME TECH Inc., a Tokyo-based renovation and real estate firm, converting it into a consolidated subsidiary effective Dec. 1. The deal, part of DCM’s strategy to evolve into a “Comprehensive Company for Comfortable Living,” will strengthen its presence in the Tokyo metropolitan…
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Chiba Kogyo Bank to take over subsidiaries Chiba General Lease and Chiba Kogin Computer Soft
TOKYO – The Chiba Kogyo Bank Ltd. (8337.T) said on Wednesday it will acquire all outstanding shares in two consolidated subsidiaries, Chiba General Lease Co. and Chiba Kogin Computer Soft Co., as part of a strategic move to strengthen governance and accelerate decision-making across its banking group. The bank’s board approved the plan to make…
NEC to buy U.S. software firm CSG in $2.89 billion deal to boost telecom offerings
TOKYO – Japan’s NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) said on Wednesday it will acquire U.S.-based software company CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGS) for approximately $2.89 billion in cash, a move aimed at significantly expanding its footprint in the North American telecom technology market. The deal, one of the largest overseas acquisitions by a Japanese tech firm…
FINDEX to launch certified medical data platform business in Japan
TOKYO — FINDEX Inc. (3649.T), a Japanese health tech firm listed on the JPX Prime Market, said on Wednesday it will launch a new Medical Data Platform Business on Nov. 1 after receiving certification from Japan’s Cabinet Office as a “Certified Medical Information Handling Business Operator” under the Next-Generation Medical Infrastructure Act. The new business…
Tokyo Gas targets early achievement of 2030 profit goals with ¥1.3 trillion investment plan
TOKYO — Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (9531.T) unveiled its FY2026–2028 Medium-term Management Plan on Wednesday, aiming to accelerate profit growth and achieve its Compass2030 profit target ahead of schedule through disciplined capital recycling and strategic investments totaling up to ¥1.3 trillion. The Japanese energy giant plans to generate ¥400 billion in free cash flow and…
Taiheiyo cement’s U.S. subsidiary to acquire California business of Vulcan Materials
LOS ANGELES: CalPortland Company, a major U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, announced Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire the California ready-mixed concrete business assets of Vulcan Materials Company. The deal, pending regulatory approval and other standard closing conditions, is expected to be finalized by December 2025, according to a statement from…
Trek 2000 partners with Aboard AI to develop aviation safety system
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Trek 2000 International Ltd said on Monday its subsidiary has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Aboard AI Inc to co-develop an artificial intelligence-driven solution for aviation safety and fleet management. The system will leverage Trek’s patented high-speed wireless memory technology and Aboard AI’s algorithms to analyse real-time flight data, aiming to identify early…
Winking Studios reports 27% revenue growth in 1H2025
Company expands global footprint with largest acquisition to date SINGAPORE: Winking Studios Limited (AIM / SGX: WKS), a leading global AAA game art outsourcing and development company, reported a 27.3% year-on-year revenue increase to US$19.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driven by resilient demand and strategic expansion. Gross profit rose 38.2%…
H2G Green sets strategy for Singapore clean energy growth
SINGAPORE: H2G Green Limited (SGX:5AI) has outlined a new strategy to expand Singapore’s role as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub and accelerate the country’s transition toward net-zero emissions. Following a leadership change, newly appointed CEO Pek Hak Bin said the homegrown energy company is positioned to help meet rising demand for clean energy in…
ST Group sells Gong Cha brand in the United Kingdom amid market shift
SINGAPORE: ST Group Food Industries Holdings Ltd. has disposed of three indirect subsidiaries operating under the Gong Cha brand in the United Kingdom, citing ongoing losses and a strategic shift toward franchising and supply chain operations. The disposal, completed through ST Group’s indirect subsidiary GCTea Ltd., transfers ownership of GCTea Outlets Ltd., GCTea Outlets 2…
HCLTech and CAST Forge Ahead with Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize OEM Chip Design
HCLTech and CAST forge ahead with strategic partnership to revolutionize OEM Chip DesignSINGAPORE: HCLTech, a global technology powerhouse, and CAST, a pioneer in semiconductor intellectual property (IP) cores, have announced an expansion of their partnership. This collaboration is set to transform the landscape of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) by offering bespoke chip solutions, propelling industries…
SingPost to restructure into three autonomous business units
Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost) has concluded its strategic review, initiated in May 2023 with Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (BofA Securities) as the financial advisor. The review aimed to enhance shareholder returns and ensure the Group’s appropriate valuation. Over recent years, SingPost has evolved from a traditional postal service into a technology-driven international logistics enterprise,…