Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. said it has been approached by a specific investor, following Elliott Investment Management ’s disclosure of a “ significant stake ” in the Japanese shipping company. The cargo vessel and oil tanker operator said it will act in accordance with Japan’s fair disclosure rules and treat shareholders equally, and that it plans to announce details of its mid-term plan at the end of...
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. said it has been approached by a specific investor, following Elliott Investment Management ’s disclosure of a “ significant stake ” in the Japanese shipping company. The cargo vessel and oil tanker operator said it will act in accordance with Japan’s fair disclosure rules and treat shareholders equally, and that it plans to announce details of its mid-term plan at the end of March. Mitsui OSK didn’t identify the investor or disclose the size of the holding in its statement . Elliott, which manages about $80 billion in assets, has been stepping up its activities in Japan and recently succeeded in pushing the Toyota group to raise its buyout offer to privatize Toyota Industries Corp . With a market capitalization of ¥2.5 trillion ($15.8 billion), Mitsui OSK is one of Japan’s biggest providers of marine transportation, warehousing and cargo handling services. Mitsui OSK said it is committed to making sure that its action plan “contributes to the medium- to long-term enhancement of value for all stakeholders.” Elliott said in a prior statement that the shipping company is undervalued by the market and that it wants to make sure that its mid-term plan is “appropriately ambitious.” Read More: Elliott’s Toyota Clash Highlights a $5.5 Billion Japan Play The Nikkei newspaper reported that Elliott is pushing Mitsui OSK to conduct share buybacks of about ¥300 billion. Reuters first reported on the investment by the activist investor earlier this week. Takeshi Hashimoto , who will become Mitsui OSK’s chairman next month after serving as chief executive officer, said in an interview in November that he plans to introduce a progressive dividend policy as part of the mid-term plan. Read More: Mitsui OSK Mulls Progressive Dividends in Next Mid-Term Plan
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, has tasked its Department of Science and Technology with drafting a plan to develop the semiconductor industry, including support for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in establishing a research and development (R&D) center in the city. This request is part of the municipality’s recently-announced plan to advance the semiconductor sector and develop its...
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, has tasked its Department of Science and Technology with drafting a plan to develop the semiconductor industry, including support for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in establishing a research and development (R&D) center in the city. This request is part of the municipality’s recently-announced plan to advance the semiconductor sector and develop its workforce in 2026. A key objective is to attract four foreign direct investment (FDI) projects this year, building on the city’s collaboration with AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The city also aims to enroll 3,000 students in graduate programs, 300 in master’s programs, and 40 in doctoral programs, while graduating at least 1,400 bachelor’s degree holders, 110 master’s graduates, and six PhD holders. Regarding cooperation with AMD, the municipal Department of Science and Technology is required to submit the plan within the first quarter of the year, in line with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between AMD and the city in June 2025. The MoU sets a target of training at least 9,000 highly skilled talents by 2030, facilitating AMD’s establishment of an R&D center with a priority on recruiting Vietnamese staff, and promoting the use of AMD solutions in municipal agencies. Ho Chi Minh City also plans to collaborate with AMD to implement a regulatory sandbox for data centers and digital infrastructure. In addition, the city will encourage AMD to participate in public tenders for smart city projects in areas such as education, healthcare, big data centers, and digital infrastructure. AMD is also expected to provide training programs in artificial intelligence and integrated circuit design, leveraging its infrastructure for students in Ho Chi Minh City.