An official at the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has ruled out the use of central bank digital currencies because to do so may require the country to abandon cash. According to a report by Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo in Tulsa is Oklahoma’s largest anime, Japanese and pop culture event all over Broken Arrow this weekend
A celebration of Japanese culture and pop culture, Tokyo in Tulsa is a 12th-year convention that, in past years, has drawn thousands of visitors to downtown Tulsa. Instead of re-enlisting with Cox ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Seoul row could affect global tech supply chains
Business ties between Germany and Iran have suffered a major setback in recent months. US sanctions against Tehran are ratcheting up pressure on German companies, which have found it hard to stand ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is big, Kyoto is polite, but Osaka’s for the Scots
“It means the tendency to poke your nose into anything or anyone’s business that you feel like. You get that a lot in Osaka. People in Tokyo are much more stand-offish.” Of course, this frankness and ... ( read original story ...)
Business & Media Internships in Japan
Business & Media Internships in Tokyo, Japan starting from just four weeks in duration. A city like no other, interns in Tokyo should come prepared for an eye-opening professional and cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Two of Japan’s largest regional banks agree to business partnership
But the Tokyo-based lender has no plans to join the partnership with ... and different industries’ entry have largely changed our business environment,” Sakuma told reporters. “When I met with Mr. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s taxi drivers can now accept Didi rides without removing their gloves
Hong Kong (CNN Business)Japan's taxi drivers will no longer have to remove their white gloves to accept rides booked on Didi Chuxing. The Chinese ride hailing giant rolled out a hands-free feature on ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido University president accused of power harassment
SAPPORO - Hokkaido University President Toyoharu Nawa has been accused of engaging in power harassment toward university staff, it was learned Tuesday. The university in Sapporo is conducting an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan curbs could drag on, hurt global economy: Moon
SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan’s export curbs on key materials used by South Korean tech companies could drag on despite diplomatic efforts to end the dispute, South Korea’s president said on ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung’s advanced chip debut risks delay after Japan crackdown
Shin Etsu, which also supplies EUV photoresist to Samsung, told Nikkei that it only produced the product in Japan and so it was applying for an export license. This could take 90 days, a ... ( read original story ...)
Rushlift chooses Yokohama for airport fleet tyres
Airport ground support equipment provider Rushlift has selected Yokohama to supply the tyres for its 450-strong fleet of vehicles at Gatwick Airport. It’s the first airport agreement for the tyre ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ekes out small gains, Topix down as techs hit
TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average eked out small gains on Tuesday but the broader market fell as Apple suppliers and other technology firms dropped in step with Apple. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei down as market cautious before Powell’s remarks; machinery stocks fall
TOKYO, July 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei edged lower in choppy trade on Wednesday as investors awaited key testimony on the U.S. economy from the Federal Reserve chief, while machinery shares fell on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-South Korea bank tie-up to help small businesses reach Asia
TOKYO -- A Japanese bank has joined forces with a major South Korean counterpart to help usher smaller Japanese companies into Asian markets, in the first such collaboration by financial ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Yokohama, Chiba Bank to hold news conference at 0500 GMT
TOKYO, July 10 (Reuters) - Japan'sBank of Yokohama and Chiba Bank Ltd said on Wednesday their presidents would hold a news conference at 2 p.m. (0500 GMT) in Tokyo regarding a new partnership. The tie ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams reveals heartfelt message she sent to Naomi Osaka after 2018 U.S. Open
Serena Williams was deeply hurt by her loss to Naomi Osaka at the 2018 U.S. Open. That match ended in controversy, as Williams was docked a point and a game for arguing with a ref. Following that loss ... ( read original story ...)