TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the government had not yet reached the stage of finalising a further sale of its shares in Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd. The Nikkei business daily reported on Monday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China move gingerly toward rapprochement
MANILA -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Chinese president and the premier on his Southeast Asian tour, pushing to revive top-level visits between the two countries that have remain suspended for nearly a decade. It was a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese property groups pivoting from offices to hotels
TOKYO -- A hotel development deal between Mori Trust and the Hilton group highlights a shift toward the hospitality sector among Japanese real estate groups as concerns over an excess of office space mount. Tokyo-based Mori Trust will build a pair of ... ( read original story ...)
Virtue and Moir win ice dance event at NHK Trophy
With the victory Virtue and Moir, who won their seventh Skate Canada title last month with a record score, booked their place at the Dec. 7-10 Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan. “We’ve made some improvements this week that we’re quite proud of from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is putting off plans to develop a new advanced multibillion-dollar fighter jet
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter jet takes off at Misawa airbase in Aomori Prefecture, November 5, 2012. REUTERS/Joint Staff, Japan/Handout TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will delay a decision to develop a new advanced fighter jet, four sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi Hotels Open in Japan
Marriott International today announced the openings of two fresh new additions to its Moxy Hotels brand: Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi. Owned by Tokyo-based Pacifica Capital K.K., the 205-room Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho features the brand's ... ( read original story ...)
Canada leans on Mexico to ease TPP pressure from Japan, Australia
Indeed, the official said Japan and Australia tried to railroad Canada into committing ... Trudeau faced sharp criticism on social media and in news reports for not attending the TPP meeting. The official disputes the notion it was a snub because the ... ( read original story ...)
Fukuoka: Japan’s fastest growing provincial city appeals to overseas property buyers
As Japan's real estate markets continue to improve across the board and attract increasing foreign investment, one provincial city is outperforming the rest. Fukuoka, a historic port city on the south-western island of Kyushu – home of Kumamon and less ... ( read original story ...)
Funai Electric Joins Roku TV Licensing Program
Funai Electric Co., Ltd., established in 1961, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is listed in the Tokyo Securities ... Here is what's on his mind months after a sizzling IPO. Is there any stopping red-hot tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft? ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco’s IPO Preparations Ongoing, No Decision On Venue Abroad
As for other markets, a complete study was made,” he said naming New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The studies are under discussion now, he said, adding “This takes time.” Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman said in October that the Aramco’s IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly combination in neurodegenerative diseases revealed
Nagoya, Japan - Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and ... are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. ( read original story ...)
10 injured as minibus carrying disabled people tumbles off road in Osaka
OSAKA – A minibus carrying people with intellectual disabilities tumbled off a road and fell about 5 meters into a wooded area Monday morning in Osaka Prefecture, leaving 10 of the 18 people aboard injured, police said. The accident took place just after ... ( read original story ...)
Early Uber investor: Why IPO when SoftBank will ‘save’ your company?
Uber is considering taking money from SoftBank. With some tech companies struggling post-IPO, Silicon Valley could start looking elsewhere for cash — namely, to Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, technology investor Jason Calacanis told CNBC's "Squawk ... ( read original story ...)
Uber confirms SoftBank investment that may pave road to 2019 IPO
Ride hailing firm Uber has clinched a deal with Japan’s SoftBank and San Francisco’s Dragoneer ... Sabre Insurances set to raise £213 million in London IPO Sabre Insurance has announced plans for a London flotation that is expected to raise up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank may secure stake in Uber
Ride-sharing company Uber announced a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank as the firm looked to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO in 2019. The move was unveiled shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO Travis Kalanick and an ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1tn yen Japan Post share release planned for next year
Japan Post Holdings operates companies engaged in postal services, savings and life insurance. The company's shares have stagnated recently, falling below the IPO offering price of 1,400 yen as low interest rates in Japan have depressed profitability at ... ( read original story ...)