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.
Latest Interview
- Code：5027
- Sector：Information & Communication
- Listing Date：Mar. 29, 2023
- Code：4180
- Sector：Information & Communication
- Listing Date：Mar. 30, 2021
Transferred from TSE Growth to TSE Prime just one year and nine months after its listing Initially founded in Taiwan as an AI x SaaS company, it now seeks to become a global corporation following its listing on the TSE.
Dr. Chih-Han Yu
- Code：4936
- Sector：Chemicals
- Listing Date：Feb. 18, 2021
Made in Japan Brand Led by a Chinese President Going Global with the Power of Japanese Quality Products
Taku Dan
- Code：7699
- Sector：Wholesale Trade
- Listing Date：Jun. 29, 2021
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
- Code：6613
- Sector：Electric Appliances
- Listing Date：Feb. 05, 2021
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.
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| Expanding Throughout Asia by Organically Connecting Diverse Businesses. The View of a Cutting-Edge Technology Company That is Growing at Breakneck Speed | AnyMind Group Inc. | Kosuke Sogo | Aug. 02, 2024 |
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| Transferred from TSE Growth to TSE Prime just one year and nine months after its listing Initially founded in Taiwan as an AI x SaaS company, it now seeks to become a global corporation following its listing on the TSE. | Appier Group Inc. | Dr. Chih-Han Yu | Nov. 28, 2023 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Original technology that manipulates light to depict an unseen world | QD Laser, Inc. | Dr. Mitsuru Sugawara | Aug. 25, 2022 |
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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.