Mizuho Bank experienced a system failure which disrupted about 100 automatic teller machines on Wednesday, the Japanese major banking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PHC, formerly Panasonic Healthcare, announces $1.8 billion IPO
Japanese medical device maker PHC Holdings Corp, formerly Panasonic Healthcare, will list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 14 in an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to 197.7 billion yen ($1.8 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Grew at Faster Clip Before Record Virus Wave
Japan’s economy had more momentum than initially thought ahead of a record surge in virus cases that contributed to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s downfall.Gross domestic product expanded at an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports $17.3 bil. current account surplus in July
Japan logged a current account surplus of 1.91 trillion yen ($17.3 billion) in July, up 24.5 percent from a year earlier, aided by in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ruling Party Contender Kishida Vows to Defeat Deflation
Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said he would aim to defeat deflation as he unveiled the economic policies underpinning his campaign to become the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic ... ( read original story ...)
PayPal to buy Japan-based Paidy in $2.7 bln deal
Payments company PayPal Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it would acquire Japan-based Paidy in a deal that would value the buy now, pay later firm at $2.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taro Kono, the political maverick who could be Japan’s next prime minister
The outspoken vaccine minister is favourite for the top job partly thanks to his large social media following and backing from young people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ruling Party Contender Kishida Pledges Massive Stimulus
Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said he would introduce tens of trillions in yen to help a Covid-battered economy in his campaign to become the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka launches KINLÒ skincare brand for melanated skin
Naomi Osaka and KINLÒ are officially in business! The 23-year-old’s passion project has finally come to fruition in the form of a skincare brand. KINLÒ was created due to Osaka’s own experience with ... ( read original story ...)
Steph Curry Partners With FTX Crypto Exchange
Steph Curry and the FTX cryptocurrency exchange have announced a partnership via press release. Curry has received equity in the exchange and will be an ambassador to the FTX brand going forward. ( read original story ...)
Crypto gets crushed as major coins plummet
Fast Money trader Brian Kelly on the bitcoin flash crash. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Dan Nathan and Mike Khouw. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s PHC, formerly Panasonic Healthcare, announces $1.8 bln IPO
TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japanese medical device maker PHC Holdings Corp, formerly Panasonic Healthcare, will list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 14 in an initial public offering (IPO) worth up ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares end higher on economic recovery hopes
Japanese shares closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nikkei touching a five-month high, as investors hoped that the new prime minister could spur a recovery with improved measures to tackle the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on stronger business spending
Japan's economy grew faster than the initially estimated in the April-June quarter, helped by solid capital expenditure, although a resurgence in COVID-19 is undermining service-sector consumption and ... ( read original story ...)
Im-pooch-able job: Japan coast guard crew save dog stuck on coastal revetment
Crew from "Miyakaze" came to the rescue of a dog who had got itself stuck on a concrete revetment in Chita, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 4. According to the coast guard office, there was a call at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Growth for Last Quarter Revised Up to 1.9%
Japan’s economy was expanding at a faster pace than initially estimated last quarter ahead of a record surge in virus cases that contributed to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s decision to step down. ( read original story ...)