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Orion to be bought out and become a subsidiary of Nomura and a foreign investment firm

Orion to be bought out and become a subsidiary of Nomura and a foreign investment firm

 

January 24, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On January 23, Orion Beer announced the tender offer for Orion shares by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (HD) and U.S. investment firm The Carlyle Group, along with their approval to become a wholly owned subsidiary company.

In short, Orion intends to accept the buyout by both companies.

The price per share of the tender offer is 79,200-yen and the estimated buyout price is about 570-billion yen.

Orion hopes to strengthen...

 

Nomura and U.S. investment firm consider Orion Beer acquisition

Nomura and U.S. investment firm consider Orion Beer acquisition

January 18, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo Digital Edition

On January 18, multiple sources confirmed Nomura Holdings, Inc. and U.S. investment firm The Carlyle Group are considering the acquisition of Orion Beer.

Nomura and Carlyle are making adjustments with the idea that they acquire the shares...

Okinawa ranks third in the world for popular spring break travel destination

Okinawa ranks third in the world for popular spring break travel destination

January 10, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On January 9, travel search engine KAYAK announced its popular spring break travel destinations ranking for 2019, which was based on search data.

KAYAK is a leading subsidiary of one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, Booking...

Jetstar Asia CEO expresses gratitude for Naha-Singapore flights doing well

Jetstar Asia CEO expresses gratitude for Naha-Singapore flights doing well

December 5, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On November 29, Jetstar Asia Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi visited Governor Denny Tamaki at the prefectural office.

Pasupathi expressed his gratitude for service between Naha and Singapore doing well.

This service route has entered...

International patient care training for healthcare professionals

International patient care training for healthcare professionals

November 18, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

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JA Okinawa shows improvement in foreign sales, and popularity of goods on cruise ships

JA Okinawa shows improvement in foreign sales, and popularity of goods on cruise ships

 

November 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

JA...

MRO facility relocates to Naha airport, anticipates demand

MRO facility relocates to Naha airport, anticipates demand

 

November 9, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo 

 

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Hopes of outperforming Hawaii in tourism dashed

Hopes of outperforming Hawaii in tourism dashed

 

November 3, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

By Ryota Nakamura

 

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A 14 percent increase in tourism-related economic effect, record high at 1.17 trillion yen

September 26, Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 25, the Okinawa Prefecture Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports announced the economic ripple effect of travel-related services and tourism for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017.

The effect was calculated based on travel and tourism expenditure,...

Okinawan white sake intended for Chinese to be sold starting next month

Okinawan white sake intended for Chinese to be sold starting next month

 

September 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 19, Binkou HD, Mizuhoshuzo, and Nanto Liquor announced the completion of “Ohkoku Gongjiu (Kingdom Sake),” a new Okinawan white sake that uses raw liquor from Awamori (strong Okinawan liquor). It is intended for exportation...

Okinawa, Taiwan, and South Korea to work together to promote cruises

Okinawa, Taiwan, and South Korea to work together to promote cruises

 

September 4, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On August 29, the Okinawa Prefectural Government (OPG), Keelung Port of Taiwan, and the Jeju Special Self-Government Province of South Korea concluded a memorandum regarding cruise promotions. The three parties will cooperate to take...