Tokyo Chuo Auction has filed for a stock market listing in Hong ... are trading at a record low of just below HK$13, compared with its IPO price of HK$33. China Art Financial Holdings is also barely trading above its debut price. Meanwhile, Whitestone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Chinese ship likely transferred fuel to North Korean tanker, violating UN sanctions
A Japanese navy surveillance aircraft has spotted a suspected Chinese-flagged ship apparently transferring fuel to a North Korean tanker on the open seas, Japan's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. A ministry statement said the two vessels were suspected of ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping Japan’s Traditions Alive With Julia Maeda Of Tokyo Personalised
As the name suggests, the business is designed to offer tourists customized experiences in Tokyo and beyond, so they feel they are enjoying something truly unique. From exploring the hidden alleys of Tokyo’s backstreets, to learning the behind the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease language requirements for unskilled foreign workers
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign nationals seeking to work in Japan, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as the country grapples with a serious labor shortage. The new policy, which will ease Japanese language ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s net income rises for second year due to earnings from ETFs
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan’s net income rose in fiscal 2017 for a second straight year due to increased income from its holdings of exchange-traded funds. Net income for the fiscal year ended in March stood at 764.7 billion yen ($7.03 billion ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Assign Outsourcing of the Work of System Related Equipment
Address : Futanako-shi, Tokyo 1-19 Bank of Japan Bunka Fuchu Branch Tel: +81-042 (351) 1198 Fax: +81-042 (368) 8844 Description : Tenders are invited for Assign Outsourcing of the Work of System Related Equipment. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bond Veteran Eyes ‘Smart Beta’ Opportunity as Returns Sink
With the Bank of Japan’s fixing of the government bond yield curve decimating investor returns in the world’s second-biggest public debt market, it takes some creativity -- and a lot of math -- to come up with ways to make money. At least that’s the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is struggling to boost inflation
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 0.5% year-over-year in May. That was down from the 0.6% print in April. The Bank of Japan is targetting 2% inflation. Japanese inflation is weak, and moving further away from the Bank of Japan's target. That trend looks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan backlash over ‘mums should care for toddlers’ remark
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government came under fire Tuesday after a senior MP suggested only women should raise children under three and another urged newly-weds to have at least three kids. Abe’s government has made “womenomics ... ( read original story ...)
Japan navy spots suspected China ship next to NKorea tanker
TOKYO — Japan's Foreign Ministry says a Japanese navy surveillance aircraft has spotted a suspected Chinese-flagged ship apparently transferring fuel to a North Korean tanker on the open seas. Tuesday's ministry statement said the two vessels were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on European political concerns, yen’s advance
TOKYO, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investor sentiment was dampened by political uncertainty in Europe, with the yen's rise contributing to a rise averse mood. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 122.66 points, or 0.55 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it has detected apparent Chinese ship breaking North Korea sanctions
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Tuesday said it had detected what appeared to be a Chinese-flagged vessel, 350 km (218 miles) off Shanghai, conducting illegal transfers to a North Korean ship. "Following a comprehensive assessment, the government of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease language criteria for unskilled foreign workers
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign nationals seeking to work in Japan, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as the country grapples with a serious labor shortage, especially in the construction industry. The new policy ... ( read original story ...)
Trump giving Japan’s Abe a hard time on trade despite close ties
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tariffs on steel, threats of car import levies and intense pressure for a two-way economic deal: despite warm personal ties, U.S. President Donald Trump is giving Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a decidedly tough time on trade. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bringing in step-free buses ahead of Olympics
Buses with fewer steps leading to their rear seats will start operating in Tokyo later this year as the capital gears up for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tokyo already had 1,464 buses with a step-free entrance as of April last year, but ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to get aerial gondolas ahead of 2020 Olympics
Private-sector companies with the backing of the Yokohama Municipal Government plan to build seaside aerial gondolas in the port city, aiming to attract tourists coming from abroad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Senyo Kogyo Co., the Osaka-based amusement ... ( read original story ...)