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Industrial waste treatment company "Daiei Kankyo": Market capitalization tripled in 3 years since listing. Why is the waste management business a growth sector? | The truth and strategies of infrastructure investment. We will explain the details of its market capitalization of 390 billion yen and operating profit margin of 23.41 TP3T.

In Japanese companies, anonymous ownership by custodians continues, making it unclear who is exercising voting rights. This article explains the background and impact of transparency regarding effective shareholders, including comparisons with Europe and the United States, proposed amendments, and concerns from overseas investors.

This book presents practical know-how and strategies from a local newspaper's investor relations (IR) case study, showing how a company on the verge of delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market recovered its market capitalization. In today's increasingly competitive shareholder market, this offers valuable insights into enhancing corporate value.

This article provides a detailed explanation of the current situation regarding soaring cocoa bean prices and the measures Rakuten Group is taking to address its overseas business. It also introduces localization strategies and research and development progress in Indonesia. By examining the problems facing the entire confectionery industry, readers will gain insight into the importance of adaptability in the workplace.

In 2025, the toy "Monchhichi," which celebrated its 50th anniversary, experienced a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to Thai influencers. Sales increased 3.7 times in just one year. Why has it remained so beloved for so long? This article explains the turning points in the retail industry and the potential of intellectual property held by small and medium-sized enterprises.

The rise of geoeconomics (geopolitical economics) is transforming the global economy. This article explains yield curves, financial market dynamics, and political intervention in trade policy. We will clearly explain five key points that will be useful for business strategies and investment decisions in an age of uncertainty.

Why are ASEAN countries once again focusing on nuclear power? This article provides a thorough explanation based on three major factors: data center construction, the predicted power shortage in 2050, and the worsening situation in the Middle East. It also analyzes the cost advantages of small modular reactors (SMRs) and their competitive advantages against China and Russia. This is a must-read article for anyone considering energy strategies in the decarbonization era!

The message conveyed by this statement is that ‘in addition to detailed knowledge of the operational front line, a broad perspective is required to take a comprehensive view of production, procurement, sales and social issues’. In the United States, where logistics COs often go on to become CEOs, the importance of this is even more pronounced.

This article explains the organisational management methods of DISCO Corporation, which has been ranked number one as a ‘great place to work’ with a workforce of several thousand employees. We explore what ordinary business professionals can put into practice, from the company’s internal currency ‘Will’ to the systems that enable freedom of transfer and autonomy in work.

The digital camera market is experiencing a rapid recovery! Despite the widespread use of smartphones, the number of people seeking the experience of ‘taking photos’ is on the rise, leading to significant changes in the strategies of the four major manufacturers. We analyse the latest trends and business lessons from Fujifilm, Sony, Canon and Nikon.