YOKOHAMA -- Thailand's central bank chief said Saturday he welcomed moves to wean Southeast Asia off its reliance on the U.S. dollar, as Japanese representatives put forward a bilateral currency swap proposal on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan's Iwata says conducting simulation on exit strategy from stimulus
TOKYO Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata said on Tuesday the central bank was conducting a study of how it could end its massive monetary stimulus in the future, but acknowledged it was still far from achieving its inflation target. Iwata, speaking ... ( read original story ...)
My Kuroda! Japan Real Wage Growth Goes Negative (Along with Inflation Growth)
According to CNBC, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda explained that he is seeing shifts in the country’s labor market, and that could augur good things for the Japanese economy. I certainly hope so, for the sake of workers in Japan. Because the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikkei loses momentum after strong rally, Sony climbs
TOKYO, May 9 Japanese equities dipped on Tuesday as the market ran out of puff after rallying to a 17-month high the previous day, though it was supported well by a confluence of factors like the significantly weaker yen. The Nikkei share average edged ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami risk
A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage or injuries. The magnitude 6.0 quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) in waters off the island of Miyako in the southern ... ( read original story ...)
6.0 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, No Tsunami Risk
Tokyo: A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage or injuries. The magnitude 6.0 quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) in waters off the island of Miyako in the ... ( read original story ...)
Crafting Tokyo cool: Why celebrities love this design duo
Fashion as expression Described as "Tokyo's premiere style icons" by digital publication Business of Fashion, the couple credits their status as tastemakers to the fashion industry in their home base: Japan. "In Japan, I often feel that fashion is a quiet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Idemitsu, Showa Shell to brief on joint business
TOKYO Japanese oil refiners Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK said they would brief on a joint business at 2:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) on Tuesday. Idemitsu Kosan completed the purchase of just under a third of Showa Shell last December, but their ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese manga comic helping Syrian refugee children dream
Obada is a Syrian student in Tokyo who, by a mixture of chance and determination, has become the translator of Japanese manga comics into Arabic. And by another twist of fate, many of these Arab editions of football saga Captain Tsubasa have been donated ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits southern Japan
A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage or injuries. Tokyo: A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Kitty Chiller is on track to lead the Australian Olympic team at the 2020 Tokyo Games
KITTY Chiller’s hopes of leading the Australian Olympic team at the 2020 Tokyo Games have been significantly boosted by John Coates’ re-election as AOC president. Chiller wants to continue as chef de mission despite a torrid baptism in Rio last year ... ( read original story ...)
Special Art Event “HOTEL ART FES” to Be Held at Park Hotel Tokyo
To offer a memorable experience in various parts of the stay, Park Hotel Tokyo will continue to maximize the role of Japanese aesthetics and hospitality. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/special-art ... ( read original story ...)
Populations in three Tokyo wards expected to keep swelling as capital shrinks
The populations of three wards in central Tokyo are projected to keep growing after 2025 even as the capital’s overall population is expected to decline, thanks to a construction boom and convenient transport. Chiyoda, Chuo and Minato wards have seen an ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks mixed as China tightens market oversight
TOKYO - Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after record highs on Wall Street overnight. Chinese markets lost ground on news of further tightening of market oversight by regulators. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 index edged 0.1 per cent lower to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Creates New Logo to Promote City Overseas
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new logo and slogan. The new "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New" logo and slogan, with the first Tokyo depicted in a brushstroke font and the second in a Gothic block typeface, will be used in various promotional ... ( read original story ...)
President inaugurates Tokyo Cement’s 2nd biomass power plant in Trincomalee
President Maithripala Sirisena ceremoniously inaugurated Tokyo Cement’s second biomass power plant in Trincomalee recently, as part of a series of events held in commemoration of late Deshamanya A.Y.S. Gnanam, Founder Chairman of the company. The plant ... ( read original story ...)