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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2025 - Japan and U.S. Trade Agreement

After challenging negotiations and rising tariff tensions, the U.S. and Japan have reached a trade deal. This agreement precedes the August 1st tariff deadline, preventing a scheduled 25% tariff increase on Japanese...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Japan Renewables Alert 70

Amendments to the Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Utilization of Renewable Energy Electricity (Act No. 108 of 2011, the “REA”) and the Rule for the Enforcement of the REA (METI Ministerial Order No. 46 of...more

Legal Issues Facing Owners and Operators of Data Centers in Japan

As experienced investors in Japanese real estate know, the Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha (TMK) is the Japanese entity used by most investors to acquire and hold large real estate assets due to its favorable tax treatment. It is...more

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South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

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We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more

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AI Trends for 2025 - Has AI Put Japan’s Startup Scene on the World Map?

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While Japan has a longstanding reputation for innovation, its startup market has not historically drawn the same degree of interest as those in the U.S. and other countries, despite a tenfold increase in ecosystem investment...more

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Global M&A Trends: Spotlight on Japan

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According to a recent KPMG report, the global M&A landscape in 2024 signals a rebound despite challenges like geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and persistent inflation for much of the year. The dealmaking...more

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Japanese investment in Africa: opportunities and risks in a dynamic political landscape

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Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising the mutual benefits...more

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Land of the rising dissension: Japanese shareholder activism in focus

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A perfect storm of volatile market conditions and investor demands is brewing in Japan, fostering an environment ripe for increased shareholder activism in 2025 - Global shareholder activism surged in the first half of...more

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Despite short-term volatility, rising interest rates may improve Japan’s economic outlook

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Rising interest rates have challenged some markets, but in Japan, where rates have languished in negative territory for almost a decade, a rate increase is generally welcome news for investors - After waiting almost two...more

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Japan’s PE market is thriving, with potential for exits to follow

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Stronger stock market performance bodes well for exit conditions in Japan’s rapidly maturing PE space - Interested observers have long anticipated the “arrival” of Japan’s private equity market. As the world’s...more

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U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger: A Potent Catalyst for U.S.-Japan Relations and Technological Advancement

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As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - January 2024 #3

Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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AI Legal News Summer Roundup: Edition 1

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Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more

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Guide to Japanese Corporate Venture Capital Investments

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The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and the amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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Japanese Corporate Venture Capital Investments in US Startups: Part One

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The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially true in...more

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J.S. Held Global Intelligence Insights: Kazakhstan Election Update

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Introduction: Tokayev seeks to continue consolidating power - The 20 November ‘snap’ presidential election in Kazakhstan was a runaway victory for incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who received 81.3% of the vote. In line with...more

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Investment Opportunities Abound in Japan’s M&A Market

The outlook for inbound mergers and acquisitions opportunities in Japan is bright with the yen at a 20-year low. The yen’s recent plunge to around 135 to the U.S. dollar has made Japanese assets approximately 20% cheaper...more

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Renewables push drives M&A in Japan’s energy sector

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Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers - M&A in Japan’s energy and utilities sectors has reached a new peak in recent years, with 24 deals...more

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New Capitalism in the Kishida Administration and Competition Policy in Japan

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Fumio Kishida was appointed Prime Minister of Japan on October 4, 2021, and the Kishida Administration was formed on the same day. They are aiming to the "New Capitalism" based on the concept of "a virtuous cycle of growth...more

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Japan’s shifting attitudes change M&A market dynamics

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Driven by changing attitudes and economic priorities, Japan remains a powerful outbound investor and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for inbound transactions....more

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Financial Daily Dose 8.17.2020 | Top Story: White House Sets 90-day Deadline for TikTok Owner to Divest in U.S.

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The White House has “doubled down” on its recent actions against TikTok by “formally giving ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app, 90 days to divest from its American assets and any data that TikTok...more

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Japan Ministry of Finance Clarifies Revision of Inward Direct Investment Structure

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With the release of responses to public comments, the Ministry of Finance provided a highly anticipated clarification of the amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act....more

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Protecting Your Investment: Insights For 2020

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Investors and investment managers around the globe are seeing increasing rules and regulations on how they can deploy their money, how they can advertise their services, and how they have to report to regulators. ...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.9.2020 | Top Story: “Highlights” from Carlos Ghosn’s Accusatory Press Conference

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A recap of Carlos Ghosn’s big media moment on Wednesday, which was short on the escape details everyone wanted to hear and long on accusations against other execs at Nissan and Japan’s justice system....more

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