Yes Bank raises $400 million loans from Japan, Taiwan

This borrowing will be used for on-lending through its international branch at GIFT City, Ahmedabad. Mumbai: Midsize private sector lender Yes Bank has raised USD 400 million in syndicated loans from lenders in Taiwan and Japan for on-lending to clients. ( read original story ...)

TAAX plans new routes, fleet growth

The resumption of TAAX's short-lived regular service to Sapporo, operated briefly in mid-2015, was confirmed by Mr Nadda, underscoring the airlines renewed route expansion, which will primarily cover Japan, South Korea and China. TAAX is working to offer a ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese business delegation arrives

A record 250-strong delegation of Japanese business and entrepreneurial heavyweights left Tokyo for Beijing on Monday, kicking off their annual China visit. The delegation includes the heads of Japan's three business groups, namely Shoji Muneoka, president ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s exports up 14% in October

TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew 14 percent over a year earlier in October on strong demand for vehicles, electronics and machinery. However, customs data released Monday showed even faster growth in imports of oil, gas and coal that caused the trade surplus ... ( read original story ...)

Japan business leaders seek a more investment-friendly China

BEIJING -- Though the recent thaw in Sino-Japanese relations has been good for business, government constraints on foreign companies discourage investment in China, a Japanese business delegation told Premier Li Keqiang here Tuesday. Both sides praised the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Tobacco’s new CEO lights up Imperial with M&A talk

TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco Inc (2914.T) sparked takeover speculation on Tuesday by naming a new chief executive who wants the world's third-largest international tobacco maker to do more overseas acquisitions to offset falling cigarette sales ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka City ‘A+/A-1’ Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable

Our ratings on Osaka primarily reflect its very strong economy, which sustains a stable flow of own-source revenues, and the city's long record of fiscal consolidation to balance its budget, reduce debt, and build financial reserves. These factors have led ... ( read original story ...)

Woman confesses to putting babies in concrete, Japan police say

TOKYO - A Japanese woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she confessed to putting four newborns in concrete-filled buckets two decades ago and having been filled with guilt over not caring for her babies. Human remains were identified in four buckets ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Ranked Last Choice in Asia for Top Foreign Talent

There’s bad news for Japan as it seeks the talent it needs to compete in the global economy with an aging, shrinking population. Japan ranks last among 11 Asian nations in appeal to highly skilled foreigners, behind countries including Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)