Month: November 2023

Dare I say, convenience stores in Japan not only survive but also flourish?

Since their inception in the 1970s, these stores have evolved beyond their initial role as simple retail outlets. They have transformed into a vital part of the social infrastructure that offers a wide array of services, including financial and administrative ones. These stores, often referred to as “CVS”, provide a variety of fresh, high-quality products …

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Japanese IPO market bucks a trend

In a recent brief (the link below), KPMG offered an enlightening analysis of the current IPO market in Asia. The report accentuates the escalating IPO markets and VC fundings in Japan, a phenomenon that starkly contrasts with the rest of the Asian markets. An active IPO (Initial Public Offering) market is generally interpreted as a …

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