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Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:MFG) is one of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now. On April 1, Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:MFG)’s units, Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Research & Technologies Ltd., completed their planned merger and business integration.

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Following the merger, Mizuho Bank is the surviving company expected to bring together personnel with a diverse range of expertise from banking to research consulting, and technological development. With the personnel working together, Mizuho Bank is to extend its strength into new capabilities and better take on imposing challenges.

Mizuho Bank plans to set up a research center for information mathematics and engineering following the merger. The ultimate goal is to unlock technology’s potential for finance and to address various social and economic issues.

On the other hand, Mizuho has also moved to modernize its infrastructure by leveraging Oracle Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). By migrating to Oracle Autonomous AI Database, Mizuho Bank hopes to reduce operational overhead, optimize costs, and strengthen security.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) is a major Japanese financial institution providing global banking, securities, and investment services. It offers corporate financing, asset management, and trading services to corporate and institutional clients across Japan, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and EMEA. The firm operates through subsidiaries, including Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Securities.

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