OSAKA – The city of Osaka has been struggling to respond ... The city is also trying to track down such service providers through property owners, but efforts have been blocked by privacy rules. “Having no means of investigation, we’re up against ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese forward had to do it all on his own as he fired Oita Trinita into the lead against Yokohama with an excellent strike
After two tries to find a team-mate in the box merely bounced right back to him, Kazushi Mitsuhira took matters into his own hands to give Oita Trinita a late lead against Yokohama. With the scores tied at 1-1 heading into the final 10 minutes, the 29-year ... ( read original story ...)
New evidence reveals source of 1586 Sanriku, Japan tsunami
A team of researchers re-examined historical evidence around the Pacific and discovered the origin of the tsunami that hit Sanriku, Japan in 1586 -- a mega-earthquake from the Aleutian Islands that broadly impacted the north Pacific. Until now, this was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Arrests Longest-Sought Fugitive After Nearly 46 Years
The authorities this week confirmed the identity of the fugitive, Masaaki Osaka, 67, who was arrested last month in Hiroshima on a separate charge and refused to give his name, according to Kyodo, the Japanese news agency. The police said they identified ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post chief plans to slow acquisitions after Toll losses: Nikkei
TOKYO Japan Post Holdings (6178.T) plans to slow the pace of future acquisitions, shifting away from its earlier aggressive investment strategy as it smarts from losses over its purchase of Australian logistics company Toll Holdings, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
MIZUHO BANK BEGINS API BANKING ON IBM CLOUD TO HELP DRIVE INNOVATION WITH PARTNERS
IBM Japan today announced the launch of API (*1) banking for Mizuho Bank, designed to enhance the customer experience by providing them tailored services and solutions. The bank will run IBM Japan’s FinTech API solution (*2), as well as IBM API Connect ... ( read original story ...)
Kuroda Says Japan Still a ‘Long Way’ From Meeting Inflation Goal
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the country had escaped from deflation but still had more progress to make before reaching its goal for 2 percent inflation. “While the policy approach has steered Japan’s economy in the right direction ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: BOJ to offer brighter view on economy, but downbeat on inflation
TOKYO The Bank of Japan is set to upgrade its economic assessment as early as next week to signal its growing conviction the recovery is gathering momentum, people familiar with its thinking told Reuters, reinforcing expectations its next move would be to ... ( read original story ...)
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Aug 10
TOKYO - Bank of Japan starts its two-day monetary policy meeting (to June 16). BERN - Swiss National Bank to publish its Financial Stability Report 2017 – 0430 GMT. BRUSSELS - Eurozone Finance Ministers meet in Brussels. FRIDAY, JUNE 16 DALLAS ... ( read original story ...)
Maynilad inks P10.8-B loan deal with JICA, 3 Japan banks
Joining JICA in the loan agreement are three private Japanese banks: The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU), Mizuho Bank Ltd. (Mizuho), and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). The loan will be comprised of three facilities: (1) JPY facility and (2 ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwis prefer smartphone over bank branch
The Netherlands came in second at 79 per cent, while in the US and Japan, online banking was comparatively lower at 58 per cent and 57 per cent respectively. Visiting a branch was the third most preferred way to bank in Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands ... ( read original story ...)
Global Banking Systems Software Industry 2022 Market Services, Solutions, Applications, Trends – NovoDoba, Corniche, Moneyman
analyzes the developments of Banking Systems Software market and analyzes its services in United States, EU, Japan, China, India and Asia. The research report on Banking Systems Software market illuminates crucial and key characteristics guiding and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan updates on bond buying
The Bank of Japan plans to keep its bond buying activity at unchanged levels in June. The central bank is expected to accumulate ¥7.85T of notes next month based on the purchase ranges of various maturity dates. The BOJ lowered its projection for Treasury ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo plots course to become global financial hub
TOKYO -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is determined to make the Japanese capital a "global financial city." According to a blueprint obtained by the Nikkei, the plan is to slash taxes and dismantle regulatory hurdles, aiming to draw in 40 foreign fintech or ... ( read original story ...)
2018 Subaru BRZ tS, hardcore WRX STI Type RA coming to North America
19-inch BBS wheels wrapped in sticky Yokohama Advan Sport tires, a carbon fibre roof and wing, and Recaro racing seats inside. On the other hand, the BRZ tS – in which tS stands for ‘Tuned by STI’ – is a bit more divisive. Like the WRX STI Type RA ... ( read original story ...)
Arc System Works’ – New Frontier Days ~Founding Pioneers~ Available Today on Steam (PC)
YOKOHAMA, Japan – June 7, 2016 – Today, Arc System Works is releasing town-building, simulation game New Frontier Days ~Founding Pioneers~ on Steam (PC)! Build the town of your dreams and use your pioneers to colonize a foreign and uncultivated land ... ( read original story ...)