“Japanese wine has quickly grown into a strong, complex category in the wine world, and the best is yet to come,” he added. Indeed, writing in the March edition of the drinks business (which contains an 8-page feature on the Japanese wine industry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Is Latest Leader Considering Kim Meeting, Report Says
Japan is considering a new way of dealing with Pyongyang after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision Thursday to meet Kim, Kyodo News said, citing unidentified government officials. The surprise move by Trump, which followed a similar agreement by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan helps Vietnam tighten intellectual property management
Hanoi (VNA) – The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will assist the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology in implementing a project to comprehensively improve its ability in processing applications for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cautious while South Korea upbeat after North Korea talks in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Differences between Japan and South Korea on how to handle North Korea emerged on Tuesday with South Korea upbeat on prospects but a more cautious Japan demanding that North Korea account for Japanese people it says North Korea abducted ... ( read original story ...)
Investors bullish on bitcoin now that the ‘Tokyo Whale’ has stopped selling
"In terms of the Tokyo Whale, it's a supply issue, but it's also a sentiment issue." News that an influential bitcoin holder is taking a break from selling has added to a bullish case for the digital currency. A trustee of defunct Tokyo bitcoin exchange Mt. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc to announce pay hikes, seen short of PM Abe’s 3 percent target
TOKYO (Reuters) - There will be good news and bad news when big Japanese companies announce annual wage hikes on Wednesday: workers will probably get more than last year’s 2 percent, and possibly the most in years, but they will fall short of Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s embattled finance minister preparing to skip G20 meeting: officials
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso was preparing to skip a Group of 20 finance leaders’ gathering in Buenos Aires next week, officials said on Tuesday, with the minister fighting to survive a cronyism scandal that has paralyzed parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc to announce pay hikes, seen short of PM Abe’s three percent target
TOKYO (Reuters) - There will be good news and bad news when big Japanese companies announce annual wage hikes on Wednesday: workers will probably get more than last year's 2 percent, and possibly the most in years, but they will fall short of Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand and Japan sign deal to promote yen and baht in direct trade
Thailand and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of Japan and the Bank of Thailand on the Cooperation to Promote the Use of Local Currencies On March 9th 2018, Mrs. Chantavarn Sucharitakul, Assistant Governor ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank considers funding PetrolVietnam’s gas project
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is considering funding the Block B&52/97 project of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetrolVietnam) using loans without a government guarantee. General Director of PetrolVietnam Nguyen Vu Truong Son ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Main events scheduled for Wednesday, March 14
Main events scheduled in Japan for Wednesday, March 14: -- Cabinet Office to release machinery orders data for January at 8:50 a.m. -- Peak day for spring annual wage talks as big companies respond to wage demands from labor unions. ( read original story ...)
Japan to urge G20 for steps to prevent cryptocurrency use for money laundering
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will urge its G20 counterparts at a meeting next ... rather than how cryptocurrency trading could affect the banking system,” one of the officials said. “The general feeling among the G20 members is that applying too stringent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will urge G20 to step up on preventing cryptocurrencies for money laundering, says government official
"Discussions will focus on anti-money laundering steps and consumer protection, rather than how cryptocurrency trading could affect the banking system," one of the officials said. Japan will urge its G20 counterparts at a meeting next week to beef up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso likely to skip G20 meeting: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso is likely to skip the Group of 20 finance leaders' gathering to be held in Buenos Aires next week, government and ruling party officials said on Tuesday, as a cronyism scandal that has paralyzed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Man, 56, nabbed over robbery of jewelry store in Adachi
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 56-year-old man who wielded a knife during a robbery of a jewelry store in Adachi Ward earlier this month, reports TBS News (Mar. 13). On the morning of March 2, Koichi Sawazaki, of no known ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Man shot by officer after wielding knife re-arrested for use of stimulant drugs
During the incident, the other man fled the scene, and police are still seeking his whereabouts. The incident took place in a business district located about 300 meters from JR Kyobashi Station on the Osaka Loop Line. No pedestrians were hurt, police said. ( read original story ...)