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| Nov 6, 2026 | CesiumAstro Raises $730 Million In Series D Funding At Over $4.5 Billion Valuation To Build 737-Satellite AI Constellation | CesiumAstro, an Austin, Texas-based provider of space and defense communications technology, has secured $730 million in Series D financing at a valuation exceeding $4.5 billion. The company also unveiled Synchronicity, a planned constellat... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires 25% stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires 25% stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm
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| Oct 13, 2026 | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires 25% stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm | The acquisition, made through its fifth flagship fund, strengthens Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' UK energy infrastructure portfolio and supports delivery of the up to 1,080MW project off the Essex and Suffolk coast.
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| Oct 9, 2026 | JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 03 - 09 October ,2026 | The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business matters.
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| Oct 5, 2026 | Sumitomo invests in 500MW/200MWh solar-wind-storage project in India | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HIFI Raises $37 Million To Scale Stablecoin Payments and Tokenized Markets Infrastructure | Most businesses still find it difficult to send money with stablecoins. Banks, cards, and blockchains do not relate well with each other. However, there’s a company building the pipes that connect them. That company is HIFI.
To guarantee th... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | AMPIN gets equity investment of up to $100 mn from Norfund | Credit: Pixabay
India's AMPIN Energy Transition on Monday said it secured an equity investment of up to $100 million from Norway's Norfund, giving the Indian renewable energy company fresh backing to expand operations.
Here are so... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga conferred Labor Hero, BRG Group and SeABank awarded First-class Labor Medals | HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2026 – Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group and Standing Vice Chairwoman of SeABank’s Board of Directors, has been conferred the title of Labor Hero in the Renewal Peri... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | AIsa Raises $6.5 Million To Build The Transaction Network For AI Agents | AIsa, a San Francisco–based company building what it describes as the transaction network for the AI agent economy, has raised $6.5 million in total funding to date, including a new seed round co-led by Alibaba and Tribe Capital, with parti... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Cobalt Market Set for Strong Growth Driven by EV Batteries and Clean Energy Demand | The Cobalt Market size was valued at 149.61 Kilo tons in 2024 and the total Cobalt revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly 298.11 Kilo tons.
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| Jul 8, 2026 | AIsa Closes Seed Funding | AIsa, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a transaction network for the AI agent economy, raised an undisclosed amount in Seed funding.
The round was led by Alibaba and Tribe Capital, with participation from Draper Associates, Sumitomo Co... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | AIsa Raises $6.5M, Co-Led by Alibaba and Tribe Capital, to Build the Transaction Network for AI Agents | the transaction network for the AI agent economy, today announced it has raised US$6.5 million in total funding to date, including a new seed round, co-led by Alibaba and Tribe Capital, with participation from Draper Associates, Sumitomo Co... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Update to Tintina Mines Previous Announcement on June 2, 2026 of a C$91 Million Private Placement and Strategic Partnership with the Gignac Family and Sumitomo Corporation for the Development of the Domeyko Sulfuros Copper-Gold Project in Chile | NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES
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| May 27, 2026 | When Industrial Giants Discover Vertical AI: Inside Sumitomo’s Acquisition of Viaduct with Storm Duncan and Chris Hayes of Ignatious | Created by
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| Nov 10, 2025 | Krisumi Corporation Leads Indo–Japan Engagement as Title Sponsor of Tokyo Cup 2 | Gurugram, Haryana, India
Krisumi Corporation, India’s first Indo–Japanese real estate venture between the Krishna Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, was the Title Sponsor of the Tokyo Cup 2, held at the ITC Classic Golf & Country C... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Archer Announces $650 Million Equity Raise And Hawthorne Airport Acquisition | Archer Aviation announced its third-quarter results and the signing of definitive agreements to acquire control of Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles for $126 million in cash. The airport occupies an 80-acre site and features approximately 19... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Japan's Sumitomo to spend $5.9 billion to buy IT firm SCSK | TOKYO :Japan's Sumitomo Corp said on Wednesday it would spend about 881.7 billion yen ($5.85 billion) to turn SCSK, an IT service company, into a wholly owned subsidiary.
The Japanese trading house will launch a tender offer on Thursda... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Berkshire’s Japanese stock positions top $30 billion | (This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.)
The total value of the five Japanese “trading house... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Hung Yen is emerging as a key FDI hub in northern Vietnam | HUNG YEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2025 – Hung Yen has recently emerged as one of the leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in northern Vietnam. With its strategic location, continuously improving inf... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | The Spark Accelerator Program Unveils the Second Cohort to Drive Innovation and Scale in Africa | Share this:
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| Oct 3, 2025 | The Spark Accelerator Program unveils the second cohort to drive innovation and scale in Africa | The Spark Accelerator Program has announced the 10 startups selected for its second cohort, chosen from a highly competitive pool of over 200 applicants.
The selected startups – Mediakits.Io, WePlay Arcade, GoPay, FlexPay, QuePay, Leta.AI, ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | BYD bids Warren Buffett’s Berkshire an unfazed farewell: Selling is ‘normal’ | (This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.)
Hours after we first reported last week that Berksh... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Elizabeth Line operator doubles profit before contract loss | Profit at the first company to operate the Elizabeth Line in London more than doubled in the year before it lost the contract, it has been revealed.
The division of MTR Corporation is part of the wider majority government-owned public trans... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | State of Freight
Panama Canal is making major play to win back lost energy trade | The Panama Canal Authority is making changes to its booking system for LNG transits, and constructing a new pipeline offering energy and tanker companies an alternative to move natural gas liquids across the critical global trade gateway.
I... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Malaysia’s digital employee health and wellness provider Naluri raises $5 M Series-B equity funding | The digital employee health and wellness provider Naluri Pte Ltd, based in Malaysia, announced on Tuesday that a $5 million Series-B equity fundraising round had been successfully completed.
In addition to current investors Sumitomo Corpora... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Airplane leasing world shrinks with $7.4 billion takeover of Air Lease | Aircraft lessor Air Lease, founded by aviation mogul Steven Udvar-Házy, has agreed to a $7.4 billion takeover.
The take-private deal is led by a group of investors led by Sumitomo Corporation and SMBC Aviation Capital, as well as asset mana... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | GDEV Management Announces Over $200M of Fund II Capital Commitments | GDEV Management, a NYC-based middle-market specialist in distributed energy resources, announced over $200M in capital commitments to its second flagship fund.
Limited Partners include a large Canadian pension plan and multiple U.S. insuran... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | SM Lee hails enduring Singapore-Japan ties | Listen
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| Aug 13, 2025 | Deals in brief: Naluri and Prefer raise funding, Antler invests in seven AI startups, six China deals, and more | Naluri raises USD 5 million to expand digital health services
Naluri, a Singapore-based digital employee health and wellbeing provider, has raised USD 5 million in funding. Telus Global Ventures’ Pollinator Fund for Good led the investment,... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Mahindra Acquires Majority Stake in SML Isuzu, Set to Rebrand as SML Mahindra The board has also approved a proposal to rename the company SML Mahindra Limited, subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals. | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has acquired a 58.96 percent stake in SML Isuzu Ltd (SML) from Japan's Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors Limited. The acquisition, valued at INR 555 crore at INR 650 per share, was announced on... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Thameslink boss steps down after less than two years | The chief executive of Go-Ahead, the group which operates London’s Thameslink, Gatwick Express and the Elizabeth Line through a joint venture, has stepped down after less than two years in the role.
Miguel Parras has resigned from his role ... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Independence Hydrogen Receives Investment from Sumitomo Corporation | Independence Hydrogen, a Petersburg, VA-based clean gaseous hydrogen provider, received an investment from Sumitomo Corporation.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its dev... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | UK secures $10 billion clean energy investment deal with Japan's Sumitomo Corp | LONDON :Britain secured a deal to unlock 7.5 billion pound ($10 billion) in investments with Japan's Sumitomo Corp, funding clean energy infrastructure such as offshore wind and hydrogen projects over the next 10 years, the government ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | The Rise of Financial Tech: Innovations and Acquisitions Shaping the Future | In the bustling world of financial technology, innovation is the lifeblood. Companies are racing to develop solutions that make transactions smoother, safer, and more efficient. Two recent developments highlight this trend: Payall Payment S... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Japan’s Africa playbook has lessons for SEA founders | |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Payall Payment Systems Receives Investment from BAT VC | Payall Payment Systems, a Miami, FL-based provider of infrastructure for financial institutions for cross-border payments, received an investment from BAT VC.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
The company intends to use the funds to... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Hoxton Farms and Mitsui Chemicals Collaborate to Expand Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Across Asia-Pacific | UK-based cultivated fat producer Hoxton Farms and Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals have entered a strategic partnership to advance biomanufacturing infrastructure in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Hoxton Farms teams up with Mitsui Chemicals to lower cultivated fat COGS | [Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Hoxton Farms.]
UK-based cultivated fat startup Hoxton Farms and Japanese chemicals giant Mitsui Chemicals have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate biomanufac... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | «Безусловны достижения японской компании в плане внедрения водородных технологий» | |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Expanding pregnancy AI solutions access to Southeast Asia and more briefs | Photo: Doto Health/LinkedIn
Indian startup brings pregnancy AI solutions to rural Vietnam, Laos
Women's health startup Doto Health from India has entered into a strategic partnership to expand across Southeast Asia.
It signed a memoran... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | bolttech: $147 Million Series C Closed At $2.1 Billion Valuation For Insurance Technology Platform | bolttech, which is one of the fast-growing global insurtech companies, announced the addition of Sumitomo Corporation (one of Japan’s largest trading houses) and Iberis Capital (a leading private equity and venture capital manager in Portug... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Thameslink operator slumps into the red ahead of Elizabeth Line takeover | The operator of London’s Thameslink and Gatwick Express slumped into the red before taking over the Elizabeth Line, it has been revealed.
Go-Ahead has reported a pre-tax loss of £36.9m for 2024, having posted a pre-tax profit of £9.7m for t... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Bolttech's Bold Leap: A $147 Million Bet on Embedded Insurance | In the fast-paced world of insurtech, bolttech has made waves with its recent Series C funding round, securing a hefty $147 million. This Singapore-based company is not just another player in the insurance game; it’s a pioneer, reshaping ho... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Opus Park Superblock Apartment: An Indonesia-Japan Collaboration Offering a Premium Lifestyle Amid the Natural Serenity of Sentul | JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid Bank Indonesia's interest rate cuts and growing optimism in the property sector, Opus Park officially unveiled its new concept through a media gathering titled "#ElevateToOpus:... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Payall Payment Systems Receives Investment from Ventura Capital | Payall Payment Systems, a Miami Beach, FL-based provider of end-to-end infrastructure for financial institutions, received an investment from Ventura Capital.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
The company intends to use the funds to... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Bolttech closes Series C round, adds Sumitomo and Iberis to investor mix | Bolttech has wrapped up its Series C funding round with USD 147 million in total investments, bringing new investors into its cap table and reaffirming a USD 2.1 billion valuation. The Singapore-headquartered insurtech company said on June ... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | bolttech Closes US$147M Series C Funding | bolttech, a Singapore-based global insurtech company, added Sumitomo Corporation, and Iberis Capital as strategic investors.
Sumitomo Corporation and Iberis Capital, which joined Dragon Fund, Baillie Gifford, Generali’s Lion River, and othe... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | bolttech closes Series C fundraise, welcomes strategic investors Sumitomo Corporation and Iberis Capital | With investments totalling US$147 million, bolttech closes Series C with t he addition of new investors
SINGAPORE, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- bolttech, the fast-growing global insurtech, today announced the addition of Sumitomo Corporatio... |
| May 23, 2025 | The Winds of Change: SAS Reopens Seattle Route Amid Economic Revival | In the world of aviation, every flight tells a story. The reopening of SAS's direct route from Copenhagen to Seattle is more than just a new connection; it’s a lifeline for economies and communities. This route, launched on May 21, 202... |
| May 23, 2025 | The Elizabeth Line has clocked enough miles for 45 round trips to the moon | The Elizabeth Line has clocked up enough miles in its first three years to reach the moon and back 45 times, it has been revealed.
More than 600m passenger journeys have been made on the UK’s single busiest railway service since operations ... |
| May 22, 2025 | Lessor SMBC says Boeing and Airbus output has made some progress | DUBLIN :Boeing and Airbus have made progress in boosting aircraft manufacturing, but there is "a way to go" to get a stable, predictable production cycle, the head of aircraft leasing giant SMBC Aviation Capital said on Thursday.
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| May 13, 2025 | Sumitomo deal gives clarity on SBI’s stake: Yes Bank CEO Prashant Kumar | |
| May 12, 2025 | Sumitomo may merge India NBFC with YES Bank after acquiring 20% stake | |
| May 11, 2025 | Bridging Continents: The Rise of Strategic Partnerships in Asia | In a world where borders blur and economies intertwine, strategic partnerships are the lifeblood of growth. Recent developments in Asia highlight this trend, showcasing how companies and nations are forging alliances to harness technology, ... |
| May 11, 2025 | Abu Dhabi and Japan sign agreements to strengthen partnerships, boost bilateral trade and investments | ABU DHABI, UAE, May 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An Abu Dhabi economic delegation, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), concluded a successful visit to Japan, signing agreements with government entities and the priva... |
| May 9, 2025 | bolttech partners with Sumitomo Corporation | Sumitomo Corporation Sumitomo Corporation
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| May 7, 2025 | Japanese Trading Houses Navigate Uncertainty Amid U.S. Tariffs | In the intricate dance of global trade, Japanese trading houses are stepping cautiously. The looming shadow of U.S. tariffs has cast a pall over profit forecasts, prompting firms like Mitsui & Co, Sumitomo Corp, and Sojitz to tread ligh... |
| May 7, 2025 | Japanese Trading Houses: A Beacon Amidst Uncertainty | In the bustling heart of Tokyo, a financial renaissance is unfolding. Japanese trading houses are emerging as titans, weathering storms and luring investors with promises of healthy returns. Amidst the backdrop of U.S. tariff uncertainties,... |
| May 4, 2025 | The Oracle's Last Stand: Buffett's Legacy at Berkshire Hathaway | In the heart of Omaha, a spectacle unfolds. The annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting draws thousands. They come to witness the wisdom of Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha. This year marks a significant milestone: Buffett's 60th annual m... |
| May 3, 2025 | Mitsubishi's Profit Forecast: A Cautionary Tale in Capital Gains | In the world of finance, predictions are like weather forecasts. They can change with the wind. Mitsubishi Corporation, a titan in Japan's trading landscape, recently announced a storm on the horizon. The company expects its net profit... |
| May 3, 2025 | Buffett defends trade amid tariff pressures, as Berkshire cash sets record | Buffett defends trade amid tariff pressures, as Berkshire cash sets record
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| May 3, 2025 | Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them 'forever' | Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them 'forever'
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| May 2, 2025 | Japanese trading houses lure investors with healthy returns amid US tariff uncertainty | TOKYO :Japanese trading houses from Mitsubishi to Sumitomo Corp promised healthy shareholder returns this year amid cautious profit forecasts, trying to keep investors, including Warren Buffett, happy amid U.S. tariff uncertainty.
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| May 2, 2025 | Itochu reports record annual profit helped by textiles, FamilyMart | TOKYO :Japanese trading house Itochu reported on Friday a record annual net profit of 880.3 billion yen ($6 billion), bolstered by its textile, food, and FamilyMart convenience store units.
Profit rose 10 per cent from the previous year, al... |
| May 2, 2025 | Mitsubishi forecasts 26% drop in annual profit, citing lack of capital gains | TOKYO :Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp forecast on Friday its net profit for the year ending March would fall 26 per cent to 700 billion yen ($4.82 billion), citing the absence of major capital gains.
Mitsubishi posted 950.7 billion ... |
| May 2, 2025 | Japan’s Buffett-Backed Trading Houses Brace for Tariff Impact | Major Japanese trading houses, backed by Warren Buffett, this week released cautious profit forecasts for the year, setting aside millions to hedge against persistent tariff uncertainty.
Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsui & Co. forecast this f... |
| May 1, 2025 | Japanese trading houses conservative on profit forecasts amid US tariffs | By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova
TOKYO, - Japanese trading houses Mitsui & Co, Sumitomo Corp and Sojitz on Thursday issued cautious profit forecasts for the current fiscal year as U.S. tariffs threaten global supply chains and incre... |
| May 1, 2025 | Sumitomo Corp eyes record profit, creates loss buffer against US tariffs | TOKYO :Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp on Thursday forecast a record net profit of 570 billion yen ($4 billion) for the current fiscal year and set aside a financial buffer to hedge against the potential negative impact of U.S. tariffs... |
| May 1, 2025 | Japan's Sumitomo, Builders Vision invest in US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings | Japan’s Sumitomo and impact investment fund Builders Vision have invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings, the latest move by manufacturers to boost production of the critical minerals outside of China.
Rare ea... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | The End of an Era: Ford Focus Bows Out Amidst a Changing Automotive Landscape | The Ford Focus, once a symbol of compact car excellence, is set to exit the stage. This departure marks not just the end of a model, but a significant shift in Ford's identity. The Focus has been a beloved nameplate for decades, a stap... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Forge Nano Raises $40M in New Funding | Forge Nano, a Denver, CO-based technology company developing domestic battery and semiconductor solutions, raised $40M in new funding.
The round was led by RockCreek and Ascent Funds. Additional participants included Top Material (KRX: 3600... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Mahindra & Mahindra to buy majority stake in SML Isuzu for $65 mn | Credit: Reuters
India's Mahindra & Mahindra, known for its muscular SUVs and tractors, said on Saturday it had entered into a deal to buy a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu for 5.55 billion rupees ($65.00 million) to bolster its truck and... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | The Future of Innovation: Bridging Technology and Food in Kenya and Japan | Innovation is the lifeblood of progress. In two corners of the world, Kenya and Japan, we see this truth manifesting in distinct yet interconnected ways. Safaricom’s Spark Accelerator in Kenya and IntegriCulture’s cultivated duck products i... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Japanese Food Tech Showcases Cultivated Duck Products for Restaurants & Supermarkets | 4 Mins Read Japan’s first cultivated meat company, IntegriCulture, has unveiled several prototype dishes and products made from duck liver cells.
Japanese cellular agriculture specialist IntegriCulture has provided a glimpse of the potentia... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Second Safaricom, M-Pesa Spark Accelerator open for applications | The second phase of the Spark Accelerator program, a collaboration between Safaricom, M-Pesa Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation, will soon be accepting applications. The program’s goal is to expand and scale commercially viable companies that... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | The Rise of OneKitty: Transforming Crowdfunding in Kenya | In the heart of Kenya, a digital revolution is brewing. OneKitty, a startup born from a simple conversation, is reshaping the landscape of crowdfunding. It’s a story of innovation, community, and the relentless pursuit of transparency.
Crow... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Ashok Leyland's Strategic Moves: A Dual Approach to Growth | In the fast-paced world of business, companies often find themselves at a crossroads. For Ashok Leyland, a titan in the commercial vehicle sector, the road ahead is marked by two significant developments. One is a potential acquisition that... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Applications Open for Second Edition of Safaricom and M-Pesa Spark Accelerator | Safaricom, in collaboration with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, has announced the opening of applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator Programme.
This initiative aims to support early-stage startups in Kenya by pro... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Hoxton Farms and Sumitomo Target Asia’s Health Crisis with Cultivated Pork Fat | Hoxton Farms and Sumitomo Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to bring Hoxton Fat, a cultivated pork fat, to the Asia-Pacific market. This collaboration will focus on addressing public health and food security challenges in the ... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Can Hoxton Farms’s Cultivated Fat Satisfy Asia’s Appetite for Pork? | 5 Mins Read British cultivated meat player Hoxton Farms has partnered with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to bring its pork fat ingredient to Asia.
For cultivated meat, fat is all the rage right now.
In Europe, Mosa Meat has filed for regulat... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Hoxton Farms and Sumitomo strike strategic partnership to bring cultivated fat to Japan, APAC | [Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Hoxton Farms.]
Pork fat grown in a bioreactor instead of a pig could be heading to Japan and other markets in Asia-Pacific in the coming years following a strategic partne... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Ashok Leyland may pick up majority stake in SML Isuzu | Sources aware of the deal talks say negotiations are at an advanced stage between Ashok Leyland and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu.
In what could be the first major acquisition by Ashok Leyland in recent years, India’s second larges... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Buffett's Bold Bet: A Deep Dive into Berkshire's Japanese Investments | Warren Buffett is a name synonymous with investing wisdom. The "Oracle of Omaha" has made headlines again, this time with a significant move in Japan. Berkshire Hathaway, his investment vehicle, has increased its stakes in five ma... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Shares in Japan’s largest trading houses rally after Buffett’s Berkshire hikes stake | Shares of the largest Japanese trading houses rallied on Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed that Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway raised its stakes in them.
The five companies are the biggest trading houses, in Japan and invest “in ... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Buffett’s Berkshire hikes stakes in five Japanese trading houses to almost 10% each | Warren Buffett’s love for Japanese stocks grows fonder even as he increasingly sells U.S. equities.
The 94-year-old investor’s Berkshire Hathaway holding company raised its holdings in five Japanese trading houses — Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsub... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Стартап Dexterity в сфере ИИ-робототехники получил оценку в $1,65 млрд | Сделка увеличивает общий денежный поток Dexterity до почти $300 млн и включает поддержку стратегических инвесторов, таких как Sumitomo Corp.
Роботы Dexterity предназначены для выполнения повторяющихся, потенциально опасных задач, таких как ... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | AI-powered industrial robotics startup Dexterity raises $95M
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The Shifting Sands of Global Alliances: A Transatlantic Perspective | The world is a chessboard. Pieces move, alliances shift, and the stakes are high. Recently, the transatlantic relationship between Europe and the U.S. has been under the microscope. The German federal election has stirred the pot, revealing... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Europe-U.S. relationship takes center stage | The transatlantic relationship between Europe and the U.S. has been one of the world’s longest alliances, and yet it has never been more closely watched than the past month.
Over the weekend, exit polls showed Germany’s conservative CDU-CSU... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Europe’s relationship with the U.S. in focus after German election | The transatlantic relationship between Europe and the U.S. has been one of the world’s longest alliances, and yet it has never been more closely watched than the past month.
Over the weekend, exit polls showed Germany’s conservative CDU-CSU... |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Berkshire Hathaway's Bold Bet on Japanese Trading Houses | In the world of investments, few names shine as brightly as Berkshire Hathaway. Under the steady hand of Warren Buffett, this conglomerate has navigated the turbulent waters of finance with remarkable skill. Recently, Buffett revealed plans... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses | “Over time, you will likely see Berkshire’s ownership of all five increase somewhat,” Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders.
The Japanese names in Berkshire’s portfolio are Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo. Berk... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash | Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
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| Feb 22, 2025 | Warren Buffett advises Donald Trump to ‘spend wisely’ in Berkshire Hathaway’s annual letter to shareholders: 10 Points | Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, while celebrating another success of his multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, offered some advice to US President Donald Trump in his annual letter to shareholders on Saturday, February 22. Buf... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Berkshire to boost investments in Japanese trading houses | Berkshire to boost investments in Japanese trading houses
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| Feb 4, 2025 | Japan's Sumitomo raises annual profit forecast despite Ambatovy loss | TOKYO :Japan's Sumitomo Corp on Tuesday raised its net profit forecast by 6 per cent for the fiscal year through March as stronger earnings in overseas power generation and higher aluminium prices offset a loss in its nickel project in... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Temasek-founded GenZero led $32M Series C funding raised by BeZero Carbon | BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency, announced a $32 million Series C investment round led by GenZero, a Singapore-based global investment firm focused on decarbonization and founded by Temasek, to facilitate carbon markets throug... |
