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Top Executive Interviews "SOU"

"SOU" (創, Beginning) is a series of interviews* with the founders and top executives of companies listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange that focuses on their character and other fine points, covering topics such as their experiences leading up to the listing of their company, their management vision, as well as a look into their honest opinions, thoughts, and personal lives.
*The English-language site mainly features interviews with companies with links to foreign countries. Please see the definition of such companies in the page below.

Recent IPOs of Companies with Links to Foreign Countries

Latest Interview

AXXZIA Inc.
  • Code：4936
  • Sector：Chemicals
  • Listing Date：Feb. 18, 2021
Taku Dan（AXXZIA Inc.）
OMNI-PLUS SYSTEM LIMITED
  • Code：7699
  • Sector：Wholesale Trade

  • Listing Date：Jun. 29, 2021
Neo Puay Keong（Omni-Plus System Limited）

Using the power of chemistry and science to provide solutions as the first Singapore company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Neo Puay Keong

QD Laser, Inc.
  • Code：6613
  • Sector：Electric Appliances

  • Listing Date：Feb. 05, 2021
QD Laser, Inc.

Original technology that manipulates light to depict an unseen world

Dr. Mitsuru Sugawara

Past Interviews

Past interviews with the top executives of listed companies are listed below.

Title Company Executive Interviewed Link PDF
Made in Japan Brand Led by a Chinese President Going Global with the Power of Japanese Quality Products AXXZIA Inc. Taku Dan Jun. 07, 2023 PDF
Using the power of chemistry and science to provide solutions as the first Singapore company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange OMNI-PLUS SYSTEM LIMITED Neo Puay Keong Jan. 25, 2023 PDF
Original technology that manipulates light to depict an unseen world QD Laser, Inc. Dr. Mitsuru Sugawara Aug. 25, 2022 PDF

Disclaimer

Interviews with the top executives of listed companies (hereinafter referred to as the "Interviews") were conducted by Tokyo Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as "TSE"). The purpose of the Interviews are solely for TSE to provide information on listed companies and are not intended as a solicitation to invest in individual stocks.
The Interviews are not disclosure documents under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.
TSE does not guarantee nor endorse the truth and accuracy of the Interviews, the absence of omissions of material information, or the value of the securities issued by listed companies in the Interviews.
The securities issued by the listed companies in the Interviews are instruments whose prices fluctuate, and invested principal amounts are not guaranteed.
TSE shall not be liable for any costs or damages incurred in connection with the use of information obtained from the Interviews.