In the rush to meet March 31 Stamp Duty deadline, homebuyers are being warned not to rush ahead assuming the property they are buying is not affected by Japanese Knotweed. Whilst viewing properties ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Voices ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto
The Reserve Bank of India is concerned that cryptocurrencies may impact financial stability in Asia’s third-largest economy, a view that could shape looming regulations on the asset that is breaking ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Chief Airs ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto Risks
The Reserve Bank of India's governor has expressed “major concerns” about cryptocurrencies, saying government will ultimately "take a call." ... ( read original story ...)
Millistream launches new index – ‘Millistream Nordic IPO Index’
Millistream today announces the launch of a new index, "Millistream Nordic IPO". The new Index is designed to track the share price performance of Nordic companies with a recent IPO. The Millistream ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes below 30,000 on profit booking in tech shares
The Nikkei share average slipped 1.61 per cent to 29,671.70, falling below the psychologically important mark hit last week, while the broader Topix fell 1.82 per cent to 1,903.07. ( read original story ...)
Suzuki Motor chairman to retire – Nikkei
Suzuki Motor Corp's 91-year old chairman, Osamu Suzuki, is retiring, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. The chairman told some executives about his intention to retire, the Nikkei reported. A ... ( read original story ...)
Former BOJ executive calls for ‘genuine’ review of central bank stimulus
The Bank of Japan must abandon the view it can influence public perceptions with monetary policy and conduct a "genuine" review that takes a harder look at the rising cost of prolonged easing, said ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi police begin probe into forged signatures found on recall petition
NAGOYA--Police here began a criminal investigation on Feb. 24 into alleged widespread forgery tied to a campaign to recall Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura. Investigators searched the offices of a number ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo region governors blast end to state of emergency requests as inciting complacency
The governors of four capital region prefectures including Tokyo and Kanagawa have cautioned that requests by west and central Japan prefectu ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo dip again, down to 213 on Wednesday
Tokyo reported 213 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the metropolitan government said, as the central government eyed lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency for six prefectures. Wednesday’s tally, which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’
Japan's military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia's most powerful armed forces. ( read original story ...)
Takeda says first patient given Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in Japan clinical trial
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday the first patient had been given Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate in a Japanese clinical trial. Takeda, Japan's biggest drugmaker, is helping bring ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan ex-CEO tells Japanese court Ghosn’s pay was too low
Former Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa told a Japanese court Wednesday he believed the compensation for his predecessor Carlos Ghosn was too low “by international standards,” and so he supported ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Provides Updates on Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials of Novavax’ and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced today that the first subject was dosed in its Phase 1/2 immunogenicity and safety study of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bill to ratify regional free trade association agreement
Japan approved a legislative project Wednesday to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association, the largest free trade agreement in the world, and called it “the foundation for trade in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs bill to ratify RCEP trade deal including China
Japan's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to ratify the world's largest free trade deal signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countr ... ( read original story ...)