SMBC Nikko's rivals Nomura Holdings Inc and Daiwa Securities Group Inc , Japan's biggest and second-biggest brokerages respectively, have this year beefed up their U.S. investment banking coverage. Nomura is boosting its ranks of investment bankers in New ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Obayashi suspected of rigging bids for maglev train project
TOKYO -- Obayashi is under investigation for allegedly trying to rig bidding for contracts related to Japan's first commercial high-speed maglev train line, a megaproject that the country's construction companies hope will keep earnings healthy after the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin latest: Japan pushing cryptocurrency’s HUGE growth claims exchange chief
I think Japan is leading the market higher. Yuzo Kano, chief executive of bitFlyer Yuzo Kano, chief executive of bitFlyer a Japanese trading platform for bitcoin said his Tokyo-based exchange was big enough to handle even the biggest market movements. ( read original story ...)
IOC ‘confident’ Tokyo 2020 venues will be ready on time
TOKYO: Tokyo organisers are back on track and will complete ... designs for the official Games logo were ditched following accusations of plagiarism. There was more bad news in October when organisers admitted that prolonged summer rain had brought high ... ( read original story ...)
Boats full of dead people from North Korea keep showing up in Japan — here’s why
Kyodo via Reuters Dozens of ships containing bodies have washed up in Japan recently. The evidence indicates the "ghost ships" are coming from North Korea. It isn't a new phenomenon, but it's happening more frequently. One expert told Business Insider it ... ( read original story ...)
The clash between China and Japan could get much more intense
China and Japan have both become ascendant powers in Asia. US power in the Pacific has its limits, meaning China and Japan will be looking to find their own way. Political and economic conflicts in the region could lead to rising tensions between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Review: Osaka Kohai
Eating at Osaka Kohai can feel a lot like dining in someone's home, which may be appropriate since the restaurant occupies the bottom half of a house. Chau and her son greet guests and take turns in the kitchen, often bringing plates to the table when one ... ( read original story ...)
Newly listed firms fail to make gains
Nissin Foods, which is based in Osaka and is a spinoff of Tokyo-listed Nissin Foods Holdings, raised HK$951 million from its Hong Kong offering. The retail tranche of its IPO was oversubscribed 32 times. Meanwhile, Solis Holdings (2227) opened trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks additional $6.4mn to deploy Aegis Ashore anti-missile systems
A medium-range ballistic missile target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii, on Aug. 29, 2017 © Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Japan’s defense ministry has requested additional funding to scout potential deployment sites ... ( read original story ...)
With IPO, Nissin prepped to push premium noodles in China
The Monday IPO brought in some 950 million Hong Kong dollars ($121.7 ... letting managers track local demand and make decisions quickly at the local level. "We hope to unite Japanese craftsmanship and Chinese salesmanship to power growth," said Ando's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to establish new counterterrorism center ahead of 2020 Olympics
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government decided Monday to establish a counterterrorism information center next summer to strengthen anti-terrorism steps ahead of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The organization will bring together officials from 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese noodles maker drops 4.8pc in Hong Kong debut
The Osaka-based comp... Japanese noodles maker Nissin Foods (1475) tumbled on its debut today. At close, the spin-off of Tokyo-listed Nissin Foods Holdings dropped to HK$3.37, slipped 4.80 percent, compared with the HK$3.54 IPO price. The stock opened at ... ( read original story ...)
No news, just snooze: Japan’s paper deliverers enjoy press holiday
There is a good chance that Japan’s light sleepers have at times been stirred by the purr of an approaching moped, followed by the squeak of a brake and footsteps on the street. The sounds punctuate the pre-dawn routine of the paper delivery worker ... ( read original story ...)
No news, just snooze: Japan’s army of paper delivery workers enjoy press holiday
There is a good chance that Japan’s light sleepers have at times been stirred from their slumber by the purr of an approaching moped, followed by the squeak of a brake and footsteps on the street. The sounds punctuate the pre-dawn routine of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s competition watchdog at odds with financial sector over mergers
TOKYO -- The rift is widening between Japan's regional banks and the Japan Fair Trade Commission, even as the competition watchdog continues to deny it is hindering integration deals. The JFTC does not approve deals that would negatively impact customers ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Adds New, Long-haul Drive Tire
(Photo: Yokohama) Yokohama Tire has launched the TY577 MC2, a new, fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire. The SmartWay-verified tire comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5, and is also offered in 16-ply construction. “The TY577 MC2 ... ( read original story ...)