
Mitsuru Obe
@mit_obe
@NikkeiAsia desk editor; former @WSJ
日本経済新聞
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18-07-2013 00:22:01
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Osaka Expo crowns tourism-driven rebound of Japan's 'second city' (Photo by me) asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Big-… Nikkei Asia


Foreign investors account for a much higher share of real estate transactions in Osaka than in Tokyo. Why does this matter? Because how they invest often sets the tone for the broader market. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Big-… via Nikkei Asia




A CEO who has created the world's largest gas turbine maker from what was once a cottage business. This turbine maker is also Japan's largest defense contractor. Is Trump a blessing or a curse? The CEO aims to stay above the fray. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Big-… via Nikkei Asia


Electricity demand is soaring due to AI. Example: OpenAI's Ghibli-style image generation tool, which was so popular that OpenAI had to impose a limit on its use. Mitsubishi Heavy's gas turbines are behind global power supply. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Big-… via Nikkei Asia




Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know The Associated Press By Ayaka McGill and me apnews.com/article/japan-… apnews.com/article/japan-…


Despite all the geopolitical tensions, Mitsubishi Heavy has chosen a turbine expert as its new CEO, indicating that the energy business has the most potential for growth in the coming decade. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Big-… via Nikkei Asia


Why are Japanese drug stocks seen as a haven despite a 25% tariff threat from Trump? For one, innovative patented drugs are not easily replaceable, making them more resilient to trade measures like tariffs. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharm… via Nikkei Asia
