Japan’s major trading houses are facing a prolonged slump in iron ore and coking coal prices as Chinese steel exports flood into Asia and beyond, constraining profits for at least the next six months. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/06/companies/china-steel-exports-trading-houses/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #china #steel #mitsubishi #sumitomo #marubeni #itochu
Marubeni is in talks to acquire Carlyle-backed TiAuto Investments, a South African retailer of auto parts, according to people with knowledge of the matter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/17/companies/marubeni-tiauto-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #tiauto #southafrica #cars #carmakers #marubeni #acquisitions
Marubeni plans to strengthen its presence in Japan’s power market by establishing a new trading venture, joining a wave of companies seeking to capitalize on the sector’s expansion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/01/companies/marubeni-trading-venture-power-market/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #marubeni #tradinghouses #energy
Marubeni has raised its stake in Senoko Energy to 50%, after acquiring shares in the Singaporean power generator’s holding company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/25/companies/marubeni-singapore-senoko/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies#marubeni #senokoenergy #singapore