The European Central Bank plans to increase scrutiny of bank board directors and will take look more closely at diversity within management bodies, ECB supervisor Edouard Fernandez-Bollo said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cuts Economic Outlook in Feb for First Time in 10 Months
Japan's government cut its view on the overall economy in February for the first time since April last year as an extended state of emergency to curb coronavirus infections battered consumer spending. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Sapporo massage parlor accused of employing high school girl
Hokkaido police have arrested the manager of a massage parlor in Sapporo City over the alleged employment of a high school last year ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Australian Open: Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady Meet for the Title
Osaka, a three-time major winner, and Brady, a first-time Grand Slam finalist, played a memorable semifinal at the 2020 U.S. Open and have history dating back to youth tournaments. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka and Brady to meet in women’s final
A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SATURDAY Naomi Osaka is attempting to win her fourth Grand Slam singles title and her second at ... ( read original story ...)
JPX taps Osaka exchange head for Tokyo top job after outage
Japan Exchange Group is considering Hiromi Yamaji, president of the Osaka Exchange, as the new president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Nikkei has learned, as it bids to win back investor confidence ... ( read original story ...)
Woman suffers ruptured eardrum in alleged attack by ex-husband in bar
Hokkaido police have arrested a 45-year-old man over the alleged assault of his former wife in Sapporo City that left her seriously injured ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan records new strain; Singapore’s virus-secure hotel eyes business travellers
Japan has seen some 90 cases of a new Covid-19 strain, while Singapore has launched a coronavirus-secure hotel and meeting complex for business travellers. ( read original story ...)
Japan moving forward in tandem with GoI to strengthen India’s manufacturing sector: Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki
Japan’s Connect with Karnataka titled ‘Catalyzing Inclusive Socio-Economic Development’, organized by FICCI Forum of Parliamentarians jointly with the Embassy of Japan, Suzuki said that the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Outlook solid on mulled Okada Manila Spac IPO: analysis
Universal Entertainment Corp’s idea for a stock-market listing in the United States of its Philippine casino resort, Okada Manila, via a special-purpose acquisition company (Spac), could be an ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips on profit-taking, logs weekly gain
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Friday as profit-taking ahead of the weekend trumped optimism over a broad economic recovery, though the index gained for a third straight week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drops below 30,000 in morning after Wall Street’s retreat
Tokyo stocks dropped Friday morning, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index falling below the 30,000 threshold for the first time in four days following losses on Wall Street overnight and on concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stocks have outperformed Europe — but investors are still not seeing its potential, say strategists
Japanese stocks have outperformed their European peers for years, but investors have yet to realize its potential, strategists told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga’s cellphone cut call adds to BOJ’s headaches
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is making life tougher for the Bank of Japan as carriers respond to his calls to cut cellphone charges, a move seen as adding deflationary pressure on the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Ad firm official: Omura recall campaign asked it to copy names
An official at an advertising company in Nagoya admitted the firm was asked to hire workers to ghostwrite scores of signatures for a governor recall petition by an official from the campaign, sources ... ( read original story ...)
Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court: coach
Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said on Friday. Osaka will meet ... ( read original story ...)