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The video discusses market trends in Japan and South Korea, focusing on Osaka Gas and the impact of Japan's power market liberalization. It highlights the challenges smaller gas utilities face due to increased competition from electric utilities. The video also covers Cookpad, a Japanese company that operates a recipe website, detailing its financial strategies, including raising funds overseas and potential mergers and acquisitions.

What is one of the main challenges Osaka Gas is facing in the market?

• Decreasing demand for gas

• Increased competition from electric utilities

• Government subsidies for gas companies

• Rising gas prices

What is Cookpad's primary business?

• Publishing culinary recipes online

• Offering cooking classes

• Manufacturing kitchen appliances

• Selling cooking ingredients

How much money is Cookpad planning to raise overseas?

• 10 billion yen

• 8.6 billion yen

• 5 billion yen

• 12 billion yen

At what price per share is Cookpad planning to price its shares?

• 4000 yen

• 3616 yen

• 3930 yen

• 3500 yen

What is a potential area for Cookpad's business expansion?

• Developing a new app

• Opening physical stores

• Expanding internationally

• Partnering with chefs