Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, dragged lower by major exporters after the U.S. Federal Reserve's pledge to keep rates near zero until at least 2023 sent the yen to a seven-week high against the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Takes Less Gloomy View on Economy, Stands Pat
The Bank of Japan took a less pessimistic view of the economy while leaving its aggressive monetary stimulus untouched a day after Yoshihide Suga took over as prime minister pledging to continue his ... ( read original story ...)
Renovated central Japan tower hosting hotel lit up ahead of reopening
NAGOYA -- The 180-meter-high Nagoya TV Tower, an icon of this central Japan city, was lit up during a ceremony on Sept. 16, two days ahead of its reop ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mostly dip as the Fed signals low rates for years; Bank of Japan holds steady on monetary policy
Investor reaction to recent announcements from the Fed was watched, as members of the U.S. central bank's policymaking committee indicated the overnight rate could stay close to zero for years to ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy steady, sees economy improving slightly
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and slightly upgraded its view on the economy, suggesting that no immediate expansion of stimulus was needed to combat the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Grand Nikko Awaji to Open October 1 st 2020
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it plans to open the Grand Nikko Awaji on October ... ( read original story ...)
Suga rush is sour for some Japanese equities
Pundits are bracketing the new Prime Minister as the continuity incumbent. But it will not feel like that to unpopular mobile operators and favoured regional banks. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba’s chip IPO could short-circuit
Two years after the Japanese company's crown jewel was sold to a Bain-led group, the rebranded Kioxia will list at a $20 bln valuation. It offers a partial exit to the U.S. buyout firm and other ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged, Upgrades Economic Assessment
The Bank of Japan upgraded its assessment of Japan’s economy on Thursday, saying it has started to pick up after a difficult period caused by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Keeps Policy on Hold, Upgrades Economic View
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan left its aggressive monetary stimulus untouched while upgrading its view of the pandemic-hit economy the day after Yoshihide Suga took over as prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Reappointed Finance Minister Aso Says Will Prod Regional Banks to Pursue Reforms
"It's becoming harder for regional banks to maintain the current business model given a dwindling population. I will encourage them to pursue reforms to make their business model more sustainable," ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders expect economic reforms under new leadership
Business leaders in Japan expressed expectations Wednesday that Yoshihide Suga, the country's new prime minister, will carry out econ ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic pushes popular Narita Airport stores out of business
Plunging passenger numbers at Narita International Airport have pushed 12 stores in the major hub airport east of Tokyo out of busine ... ( read original story ...)
Santen and U.S. Ophthalmic Company Eyevance Enter into Share Purchase Agreement
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Santen") and Eyevance Holdings LLC announced that Santen Holdings U.S. Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Santen, and Eyevance Holdings LLC entered into a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s reappointed finmin Aso says will prod regional banks to pursue reforms
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday he will encourage regional banks to push through reforms to survive headwinds such as a dwindling population. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Maintain Easing as Suga Takes Japan’s Top Job
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its stimulus untouched later Thursday as newly elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga inherits the job of leading a recovery from the country’s worst ... ( read original story ...)