TOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency is considering lowering the maximum leverage allowed on foreign exchange trading by individuals as soon as this spring to curb risk taking. The agency is studying a proposal to bring the leverage cap from 25 to 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 787-10 to Serve Osaka on First Flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that Osaka will be the first scheduled destination for ... which are due for delivery from the 2021-2022 financial year. “We are honored to be the first to fly the highly advanced Boeing 787-10. It will be a key element ... ( read original story ...)
As it eyes plans to host 2026 Winter Games, Sapporo mayor says city will aim to reduce costs
PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA – Sapporo is looking to pare down its planned $4 billion bid to host the 2026 Winter Games in line with the International Olympic Committee’s emphasis on cost-efficiency, Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto said Monday. “We are on the ... ( read original story ...)
NBC dumps analyst after comment about Japan angered Koreans
“Some say it’s questionable whether Ramo has been even following the news leading up to the current Olympics, as some of the disputes between South Korea and Japan erupted even during the preparation phase of the games.” Maureen Ryan, Variety’s ... ( read original story ...)
Walk though Japan’s wild districts, Osaka and Tokyo
OSAKA, Japan — New York has Times Square, Las Vegas has the Strip, and most visitors to New Orleans take a stroll on Bourbon Street. But to experience wild, Japanese nightlife at its gaudiest -- and get a real kick to the senses -- I made two stops on ... ( read original story ...)
Frasers Hospitality signs for new Ginza, Tokyo, property
Frasers Hospitality has kicked off 2018 with a SGD250 million investment to develop a new serviced residence in Tokyo’s prestigious Ginza district. The property will be launched under the group’s millennial-focused hotel residence brand Capri by Fraser. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tourism Corporation IPO approved for KOSDAQ
JAPAN/KOREA. Duty free retailer Japan Tourism Corporation (JTC) has received approval from the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX) to be listed on its KOSDAQ market, a trading platform for small-cap companies. The Beppu, Japan-headquartered company plans to use the ... ( read original story ...)
“Co Ba Sai Gon” up for awards at Osaka Asia Film Festival
"Co Ba Sai Gon" up for awards at Osaka Asia Film Festival, entertainment events, entertainment news, entertainment activities, what’s on, Vietnam culture, Vietnam tradition, vn news, Vietnam beauty, news Vietnam, Vietnam news, Vietnam net news ... ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo Osaka records a revenue increase in 9M17
Sumitomo Osaka has released its results for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2017. Revenue advanced to JPY181bn (US$166.5bn) from JPY171.1bn seen in the year-ago period. However, operating profit fell from JPY16.4bn to JPY13.7bn, with net profit ... ( read original story ...)
NBC fires Olympic analyst after comment on Japan’s role in South Korea’s development: report
Ramo made the remark during NBC's prime-time telecast of Friday's opening ceremony in pointing out the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “Every Korean will tell you that Japan is a cultural and technical and economic example that has been ... ( read original story ...)
Bangkok ranks top destination for Japanese traveling for Chinese New Year
Japan has taken three of the top spots as Kyoto makes an entry for the first time and Osaka moves up from 9 th place in 2016 to 3 rd top destination for CNY 2018. City escapes have dominated the rankings with only one beach destination--Phuket, Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranks top destination for Chinese New Year travel in 2018
agoda reveals the most popular Lunar New Year destinations for Asian travelers SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo has overtaken Bangkok as the number one Chinese New Year (CNY) destination for Asian travelers in 2018, a title held by Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Partners with BMW
Yokohama is now supplying its global flagship “ADVAN Sport V105” tires to Germany’s BMW Group. The new BMW X3, which debuted in November 2017 in North America and will be released gradually in markets around the world, will come equipped with tires i ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 to serve Osaka
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced Osaka will be the first scheduled destination for ... which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year. ← QANTAS Airways to start Melbourne – Denpasar (Bali) service ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to add new 787 to Osaka route
Singapore Airlines has announced that Osaka, Japan will be the first scheduled destination ... Singapore Airlines also has 20 777-9s on order, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year. Tan Kai Ping, senior vice president of market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ First Boeing 787-10 Will Fly to Osaka
Before the 787-10s start to fly to Osaka, their crew will train on flights to Bangkok ... In addition to the 49 aircraft, SIA will purchase 20 Boeing 777-9 in the 2021-22 financial year. ( read original story ...)