OSAKA – As the government finalizes the basic guidelines for casino operations, Osaka is pushing forward with a separate but related plan to host the 2025 World Expo — if Japan’s bid beats out the competition — at the new integrated gambling resort ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expected to slap higher import tariff on frozen U.S. beef
Japan is likely to impose an emergency tariff on frozen beef from the United States — starting next month — in response to a spike in imports, a government source said. The measure, designed to protect domestic farmers from sudden increases in imports ... ( read original story ...)
DGAP-Adhoc: Greenshoe Option Exercised in Vapiano IPO
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN. Greenshoe Option Exercised in Vapiano IPO Bonn, 27 July 2017 - Vapiano SE ("Vapiano") was informed today by Barclays ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork launches China unit with $500 million funding from Hony, SoftBank
The announcement follows a similar move unveiled earlier this month by WeWork to enter Japan's market with a 50:50 ... $1 billion a year in revenue at current rates and will launch an IPO in the future, Neuman has said. Its members pay on average $650 ... ( read original story ...)
DGAP-Ad hoc: Vapiano
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN. Greenshoe Option Exercised in Vapiano IPO Bonn, 27 July 2017 - Vapiano SE ("Vapiano") was informed today by Barclays ... ( read original story ...)
Action In Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy As Equis Energy Up For Sale
It seems that a Singapore IPO was considered last year but subsequently a trade ... Geographic spread includes assets in Japan, India, Philippines and Australia. The investment mandate of Equis Funds also includes China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork to expand China ops with $500 mn funding from SoftBank, others
The announcement follows a similar move unveiled earlier this month by WeWork to enter Japan’s market with a 50:50 ... $1 billion a year in revenue at current rates and will launch an IPO in the future, Neuman has said. Its members pay on average $ ... ( read original story ...)
ASEAN and beyond: AirAsia spreads its wings
Ultimately, China, India and even Japan can do business in ASEAN easier than us ... whether it is this year or next year. Q: And what about the IPO for your airline leasing arm? Fernandes: Whoever gives us the best price and whatever is good for the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges up in choppy trade, Nintendo soars after results
TOKYO, July 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average inched up in choppy trade on Thursday morning, underpinned by record U.S. closing highs after the Federal Reserve signalled some concern about slow inflation, while Nintendo soared after its profit ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO RAKUTENCHI CO., LTD. : ex-dividend day for interim dividend
01/27 TOKYO RAKUTENCHI CO., LTD.: ex-dividend day for final dividend 2016 TOKYO RAKUTENCHI CO., LTD.: ex-dividend day for interim dividend 2016 TOKYO RAKUTENCHI CO., LTD.: ex-dividend day for final dividend 2015 TOKYO RAKUTENCHI CO., LTD.: ex-dividend day ... ( read original story ...)
Mikey Mendoza, the skateboarding scholar, sets his sights on Tokyo 2020
Swimming, running, football? How about skateboarding? Skateboarding has been gaining recognition as a top athletic pursuit and will be an official event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The University of Sydney has awarded the world's first skateboarding ... ( read original story ...)
After travelling halfway around the world to get there, Tokyo reignited this photographer’s love of taking pictures
Seeing Tokyo reinvigorated Patrick’s photography ... Stay up to date with the top travel news stories by signing up to our newsletter or following us on Facebook. ( read original story ...)
BMX freestyle will bring a “fresh look” to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Every rider Dhers knows posted enthusiastic reactions across social media to the news of its addition to the Tokyo 2020 Games programme. “Our sport has grown beyond just trying to keep it underground,” Dhers said. The UCI and the FISE have been key in ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar weakens to around ¥111 in Tokyo
The dollar weakened to around ¥111 in Tokyo trading Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s downgrade of its view on inflation. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥111.20-21, down from ¥111.83-84 at the same time on Wednesday. The euro was at $1 ... ( read original story ...)
Lottery eyed for Olympic expenses outside Tokyo
The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering using sales from a special takarakuji lottery to cover the 35 billion yen (about $316 million) in operating costs that need to be sorted out between Tokyo and non-Tokyo local governments that will host some ... ( read original story ...)
Cavendish targets Tokyo 2020 gold
(Reuters) - Britain's Mark Cavendish hopes to extend his career for a "few more years" as he targets Eddy Merckx's Tour de France stage wins record and the madison gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 32-year-old Team Dimension Data rider was forced ... ( read original story ...)