"I think (the market) is cautious about the situation in North Korea and investors tend to go long on gold (at times like these)," said Yuichi Ikemizu, Tokyo branch manager ... in the conventional oil and gas business about to be spun off as Lattice ... ( read original story ...)
Investment and Strategic Alliance in Vietnam Natural Gas Distribution Business[PDF : 201KB]
Based on the SAA, Tokyo Gas Group will utilize its technologies and expertise in such areas as demand development and introduction of energy-saving technologies to enhance PVGas D's business value. Tokyo Gas and PV Gas back in March 2012 signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures gain on firm oil prices
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures rose on Monday after touching their lowest in nearly two weeks in the night session, buoyed by firm oil prices. FUNDAMENTALS * The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for January delivery had ... ( read original story ...)
Robeco picks former Henderson Tokyo CEO to lead business in Japan
Shiro Tsubota was named president and representative director of Robeco Japan, a spokeswoman for the company said. Mr. Tsubota joined Monday and replaces Kikuo Kuroiwa. A Robeco news release said Mr. Kuroiwa would remain with the firm long enough to ensure ... ( read original story ...)
Annual Securities Report
THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD. Annual Securities Report “Yukashoken Hokokusho”(Excerpt) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 A copy of the above document has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for ... ( read original story ...)
Pasona launching big tourist info hub in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Staffing agency Pasona Group will open a large tourist information hub Tuesday in its headquarters near Tokyo Station, aiming to boost convenience so that visitors will return to travel beyond Japan's major cities. In the hub, Ctrip.com ... ( read original story ...)
Peaty can set 200m alight at Tokyo 2020, says Kitajima
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Kosuke Kitajima believes the men's 200 meters breaststroke final will be "one of the biggest races to watch" at the Tokyo Olympics if Britain's Adam Peaty steps up to take on a dual Japanese challenge at the distance. Breaststroke ... ( read original story ...)
Friendship and courage are key in the chase for Tokyo 2020 mixed team gold
“It is good news for judo,” Agbegnenou said ... which will undoubtedly add a layer of intrigue in the build-up to the Tokyo 2020 Games. Japan will go in to August’s World Championships as favourites for both the men’s and women’s team gold ... ( read original story ...)
Sleek, stylish look elevates marijuana retail
Tokyo Smoke’s newly opened flagship store on Toronto’s Queen Street West offers the promise of heady times ahead. But at the moment, the sleek shop’s counter serves up nothing with more buzz than a double espresso. Lining the walls around the coffee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest bank ‘set to move investment operations from London to Amsterdam’ because of Brexit
Japan’s biggest bank is reportedly set to move its European investment operations from London to Amsterdam because of the uncertainty posed by Brexit. MUFG could move hundreds of its 2,100 London employees to the Dutch capital, sources told the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco advisers favour London for mega IPO
Reuters reported in April that China is creating a consortium, including state-owned oil giants and banks and its sovereign wealth fund, to act as a “cornerstone” IPO investor. As well as New York and London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Oil surges as dollar continues slippery slide
On equity markets, Tokyo slipped as the yen hardened against the dollar while ... Saudi Arabia seems intent on playing its role as the world’s swing producer ahead of the Aramco IPO, impending sanctions on Venezuela by the US will almost certainly ... ( read original story ...)
Oil surges as dollar claws back losses
"Inventories are showing massive drawdowns, Saudi Arabia seems intent on playing its role as the world’s swing producer ahead of the Aramco IPO, impending sanctions ... senior economist at Nomura Securities in Tokyo. "The economy itself is stronger ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.17%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Monday, as losses in the Finance & Investment, Steel and Automobiles & Parts sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.17% to hit a new 1-month low. Declining ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.17%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Finance & Investment, Steel and Automobiles & Parts sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.17% to hit a new 1-month low. Falling stocks ... ( read original story ...)