The public prosecutors' special squad has been carrying out investigations into the case following complaints filed by the Osaka Municipal Government as ... Local Finance Bureau sold the state-owned property to Moritomo Gakuen for roughly 134 million ... ( read original story ...)
Many questions remain despite arrest of Moritomo Gakuen ex-chairman
When Kagoike and his 60-year-old wife, Junko, were heading to the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office in ... the cost of removing waste from the land lot and selling the property at an unjustly cheap price. While prosecutors are questioning bureau ... ( read original story ...)
Astro Group to sell property interests & wind up
Astro Japan Property Group (ASX:AJA) has agreed to sell its Property (TK) Interests to Jetsons Holding II Pte. Limited. The sale involves a net consideration of $7.18 to shareholders in October 2017. Jetsons, the proposed purchasing entity, is incorporated ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises on strong earnings; Apple suppliers shine
TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted modest gains on Wednesday, supported by strong earnings reports from local companies and by a rally in Apple suppliers after it reported robust profits. The Nikkei was up 0.4 percent at 20,058.24 ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Funo calls for structural reforms to boost Japan’s weak inflation
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo called for structural reforms to boost demand and productivity, in a tacit acknowledgement that massive monetary stimulus alone cannot accelerate inflation to the central bank's 2 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Consumption tax key to fixing Japan’s debt-ridden finance: IMF
TOKYO: The consumption tax should remain at the heart of revenue reform in Japan, but the pacing of rate increases is crucial, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. Citing the need for fiscal consolidation to address risks from Japan’s high level ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY: Points to watch in sluggish summer markets – Deutsche Bank
Risk takers are less active in the vacation season, and the dollar can come under selling pressure from export hedging prior to Japan's mid-month long holidays ... the heart of his administration, including Finance Minister Taro Aso, Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Astro Japan Property Group to sell property (TK) Interests to Jetsons Holding II Pte
* Expected that Astro Group securityholders will receive net consideration of about $7.18, as a result of Blackstone Proposal in Oct 2017 * Astro Group securityholders will also receive normal HY distribution payable at end of Aug of 21 cents per security ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Astro Japan Property Group seeks trading halt
* Seeks trading halt pending release of an announcement by group regarding proposed disposal of its assets Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( read original story ...)
BRIEF- Japan Real Estate Investment to acquire trust beneficial rights of property for 10.53 bln yen
* Says it will acquire trust beneficiary rights of a property located in Tokyo, for 10.53 billion yen, on Sept. 1 ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Today 2017 Strikes NE of Tokyo
ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Japan earthquake today August 1, 2017 has just stroke north east of Tokyo. The earthquake began on land moments ago. Damage assessment is pending. USGS indicates to news that a 4.8 magnitude Japan earthquake today started 51 km ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the bizarre Japanese ‘health resort’ filled with hundreds of Teletubbies-style homes built to withstand earthquakes
THEY might look like something out of a kid’s TV show but these bizarre foam houses are actually built to withstand earthquakes. Kumamoto in Japan was ripped apart by a magnitude 7.0 quake last year that caused many homes to collapse. But the bright ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake: M5 quake has struck near Kitaibaraki in Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5 (ml/mb) strikes 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Kitaibaraki in Japan on Wednesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact location, longitude 140.6733° East ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.8 mag strikes near Ishige in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) strikes 7 kilometers (4 miles) from Ishige in Japan on Wednesday. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 50.51 km (31 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan NIKKEI 225 Midday Price Higher Tuesday August 1
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 225 top rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index. The Nikkei 225 has a base value of 176.21 as of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan NIKKEI 225 Price Opened Declined Tuesday August 1
NIKKEI 225 Price Opened decreased 35 points or 0.17% to 19925 on Monday July 31 from 19960 in the previous trading session. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38915.87 in December of 1989 and a record low of ... ( read original story ...)