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Nikkei Asia
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Japan ESG bond issuance falls 8% in Trump's shadow
Bonds Second year of decline also coincides with anticipated interest rate hikes Fujifilm Holdings is one company that opted to issue only straight bonds instead of ESG offerings so far this year. (Photo by Kohei Yamada) HIDEAKI HIGASHIURA August 21, 2025 04:18 JST TOKYO -- The total value of environmental, social and governance bonds issued by Japanese companies fell 8% on the year to 1.92 trillion yen ($13 billion) for the January-July period, a second straight decline for this time frame.
Nikkei Asia
09-07-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Activist investor Oasis owns 5% stake in Japan electronics maker Casio
A Japanese institutional investor sees prospects for Casio Electronics accelerating reforms now that it could come under pressure from outside shareholders. HIDEAKI HIGASHIURA TOKYO -- Hong Kong-based activist investor Oasis Management now owns roughly 5% of Japan's Casio Electronics, according to a shareholding report. As of July 2, Oasis had acquired 12.33 million shares, equivalent to 5.19% of Casio's outstanding stock, according to a large shareholding report filed with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, a regulator whose jurisdiction includes Tokyo. The acquisition cost about 14.6 billion yen ($100 million).
