Shinsei Bank Ltd. has dropped its poison pill defense against SBI Holdings Inc.’s planned takeover of the mid-sized Japanese lender. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Spend $313 Billion in Extra Budget as Tax Income Overshoots – Draft
Japan's government is set to compile an extra budget for this fiscal year featuring spending worth 36 trillion yen ($313 billion), with additional new bond issuance at 22.1 trillion yen, a draft of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prepaid Cards Market Report 2021: Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk 2016-2025
The "Japan Prepaid Cards Business and Investment Opportunities - Market Size and Forecast (2016-2025), Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF to maintain FY2021/22 interest-bearing JGB market issuance
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to keep market issuance of interest-bearing government bonds (JGB) unchanged as it reviews its issuance plan for this fiscal year following a new stimulus package, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to strengthen supervision on virtual assets
Japan Ministry of Finance plans to strengthen the monitoring of virtual assets including Bitcoin to prevent misuse for purposes such ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo maintains third place in global city ranking as work flexibility improves
London finished ahead of New York and in the top spot for the tenth straight year, while Paris and Singapore rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports five coronavirus infections on Nov. 24, lowest this year
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that the capital recorded five new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 24, a record low for 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop sharply on fears over early US rate hike
Tokyo stocks ended sharply lower Wednesday, led by weak technology issues on fears over a possible early U.S. interest rate hike foll ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 113
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 17, up 11 from Monday and up two from last Tuesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo is eight, unchanged ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall largely on concerns over early U.S. rate hike
Tokyo stocks closed largely lower Wednesday, dragged down by weak technology issues with worries on a possible early U.S. interest rate hike as Jerome Powell was nominated as chairman of the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Gone but not forgotten: Tokyo landmarks that closed permanently this year
Following Covid-19 closures in 2020, here are the Tokyo venues, shops and restaurants that shuttered in 2021 The last two years have been rough for many businesses in Tokyo and Japan due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Recruitment of students registering in spring 2022 – Tokyo Tech Academy for Convergence of Materials and Informatics (TAC-MI)
Tokyo Tech Academy for Convergence of Materials and Informatics (TAC-MI) will begin recruiting students starting in Spring Semester 2022 We welcome applications from those who are interested in this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense And Cyberspace Cooperation To Counter China’s Aggression
Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi told reporters that the space and cyberspace agreement is aimed to address a “strong sense of urgency” and to counter China ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam look to space and cyber defence against China
Vietnam is the 11th nation with which Japan has signed a defence equipment and technology transfer deal as Tokyo seeks to support its own struggling defense industry. ( read original story ...)
Japan worried as China, Russia move to strengthen military coordination
Tokyo says joint moves clearly indicate security situation surrounding Japan is 'growing more severe' - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Black Friday blowout: Japan retailers embracing U.S. shopping period
After struggling to lure customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan's department stores and online retailers are hoping Black Friday has the cure for what ails. ( read original story ...)