TOKYO -- Leading Japanese companies are offering bigger pay increases this spring than in 2017, a Nikkei survey shows, as they seek to attract and keep the workers needed for success in an age of international competition for talent. About 70% of the 90 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Tearing Up The Tennis Court But Bummed She Can’t Play Overwatch
Other reporters helped push the conversation into shameless game- and meme-based territory, which felt like a welcome respite from the business-like self-seriousness of these conferences. I just really had to know what her Overwatch mains were, but Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
United Airlines accidentally ships passenger’s dog to Japan
United Airlines says it's investigating after mistakenly flying a Kansas family's dog to Japan. KCTV reports that Kara Swindle and her two children flew from Oregon to Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday on a United flight. They went to a cargo facility to pick ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap four-day winning streak
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday, snapping a four-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits after US President Donald Trump replaced his top diplomat and reports said he is planning new tariffs on China. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.87 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bids farewell to ‘trustworthy’ Tillerson, Seoul awaits seasoned Pompeo
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan's foreign minister said on Wednesday ... will be maintained," Lu told a daily news briefing. CHINA CONTACT CRUCIAL Shares in Japanese defense equipment makers rose sharply on speculation that geopolitical tensions may rise ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco IPO in serious trouble: NY out, London iffy and Tadawul risky
Japan and South Korea, the sources said, which would warrant the listing on Tadawul “I would guess it is about evens that there will be no international IPO,” a high-level source familiar with the preparations told Reuters. “The only thing we know ... ( read original story ...)
In hunt for yield, Japan insurers bet on project finance
TOKYO (Reuters) - Project finance investment by Japan’s top insurers jumped nearly fivefold in the year to the end of March as they sought higher returns after years of persistently low interest rates. Their foray into the $230 billion global loan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan would lose voice of prudence if scandal brings down Aso
TOKYO (Reuters) - If the cronyism scandal that has paralyzed parliament in Japan ends up swallowing veteran Finance Minister Taro Aso, a government hooked on radical reflationary polices would lose its strongest defender of fiscal prudence. Investors ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo farewells ‘trustworthy’ Tillerson, Seoul awaits seasoned Pompeo
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he personally regretted the departure of “frank, trustworthy” U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ahead of a proposed summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama To Sponsor New Porsche Pikes Peak Class
Yokohama Tire is about to Race to the Clouds. The tire maker is teaming up with Porsche Motorsport North America, Porsche Cars North America and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Organization for a new class in the world-famous Broadmoor Pikes Peak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s regional banks are struggling, but analysts like other parts of the sector
One segment of Japan's banking sector is struggling to stay afloat — and the country's shrinking population and ultra-low interest rates seem likely to prolong those lenders' troubles. Regional banks — those mid- and small-sized lenders that mostly ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Bank Will Add Euro, Pound to Ripple Blockchain Retail Remittances
As reported previously, the SCB began inbound remittance trials over Ripple’s blockchain with Japan’s SBI Remit in June 2017. The commercial blockchain application, currently being tested in a regulatory sandbox under the eye of the Bank of Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan: How a big quake could rock our world
Japan estimates the rebuilding costs from the earthquake and ... But they were not crying or feeling sorry.” “The first business that reopened did so right the next day,” said Kamzali. “It was a dentist’s office. Everybody hates dentists, right? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA ties up with midtier Shanghai airline Juneyao
TOKYO -- All Nippon Airways debuts a code-sharing arrangement March 25 with Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines, hoping to capture strong demand for inbound tourism to Japan as well as outbound business travel to China. The Japanese airline's agreement with ... ( read original story ...)
Wynn Resorts drops claims against Japanese tycoon Okada
LAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts has dropped all claims against co-founder Kazuo Okada, a Japanese business tycoon the company had accused of paying bribes to Philippine government officials. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Wynn Resorts on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck refunds customers
The 2014 hack prompted Japan to issue new regulations ... The Financial Services Agency raided Coincheck’s office last month and has issued the company two business improvement orders. Yusuke Otsuka, Coincheck’s chief operating officer, said last ... ( read original story ...)