Forbes JAPAN

Micron, the US semiconductor maker, has reported earnings that are drawing heavy attention in Japan's tech and investment circles. Forbes Japan reports analysts see sharply divergent outcomes for the stock a year out, with forecasts ranging from an 81 percent rise to a 45 percent fall. The wide spread reflects uncertainty over memory chip demand and pricing tied to the AI boom.

Japan's Nippon Paint has agreed to acquire AkzoNobel's decorative paints business in Southeast Asia in a deal valued at $1.35 billion. The transaction, reported by Forbes, covers Akzo's consumer paint operations in the region, including brands such as Dulux. The move signals continued consolidation in the global coatings industry, with Japanese buyers expanding across Asian markets.