Instead, the CLO market is on tenterhooks because Japan’s largest agricultural bank is set to finalise its budget for the financial year beginning in April. Norinchukin Bank, which for nearly 100 year... ( read original story ...)
European bank eyes presence in Philippines
and Woori Bank; Sumitomo Mitsui of Japan; United Overseas Bank Ltd. of Singapore, CIMB Bank of Malaysia, and Beijing-based Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). Likewise, the central bank ha... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she was unwilling to sacrifice her happiness after split from coach
World number one Naomi Osaka says she was not willing to “sacrifice” her happiness following her surprise split from coach Sascha Bajin last week. Osaka split with Bajin 16 days after winning the Aust... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Honda to shut plant in Britain, imperiling 3,500 jobs
TOKYO (AP) — Honda says it plans to close its car factory in western England in 2021, with the potential loss of 3,500 jobs. The Japanese automaker made the announcement at a news conference Tuesday i... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic And Paralympic Emblems Symbolize Diversity Becoming Harmony
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 run July 24-Aug. 9 ... Want to learn to curl like the pros? Looking for breaking news, videos, Olympic and Paralympic team bios all at your fingertips? Download the Team U... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric Delivers Train Information Monitoring and Analysis System for Tokyo Metro’s New Marunouchi Line 2000 Series Trains
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has delivered its Train Information Monitoring and Analysis (TIMA) system for new Marunouchi Line 2000 seri... ( read original story ...)
“Artist in Hotel” Project B2F Elevator Hall Completed at Park Hotel Tokyo
TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Hotel Tokyo announced on February 19 that the elevator hall which was created as an extra production of the "Artist in Hotel" project is complete. https://en. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cashless payment players burn cash to draw customers
TOKYO -- Operators of cashless payment systems are struggling to expand in Japan, urging companies like SoftBank's affiliate QR payment service PayPay to invest in promotional campaigns in a bid ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan risked condemnation to restart commercial whaling
TAIJI, Japan -- Fishermen in the village of Taiji are counting the days until July, when they will be able to hunt large, fatty minke whales commercially for the first time in decades. The ... ( read original story ...)
As medical costs mount, Japan to weigh cost-effectiveness in setting drug prices
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese doctor Yasushi Goto remembers prescribing the cancer drug Opdivo to an octogenarian and wondering whether taxpayers might object to helping fund treatment, which at the time ... ( read original story ...)
White House nudged Japanese PM Abe to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: report
“Prime Minister Abe of Japan gave me the most beautiful copy of a letter that he sent to the people who give out a thing called the Nobel Prize. He said, ‘I have nominated you…’ or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours, tough year seen ahead – Reuters Tankan
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese business sentiment worsened in February to levels last seen in late 2016, the Reuters Tankan poll showed, in a sign companies took a hit from weakening demand both a... ( read original story ...)
Companies awarded for financial supports
Seven companies received the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s inaugural Tokyo Financial Award in recognition of their excellent contributions to ESG (environmental, social and governance) investments o... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. faces first profit dip in years from China slump
TOKYO -- Corporate Japan's winning streak is set to stumble for the first time in three years as automakers, electronic parts suppliers and other companies downgrade their profit forecasts for the ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Gunma Management Comments on Ant Financial Acquisition of WorldFirst in a $700M Deal
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Japanese wealth management company Mitsui Gunma Management has commented on the recent developments of Alibaba’s Alipay. Ant Financial announced its purchase of the fast ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka split from her coach because she didn’t want to sacrifice her own happiness
We're slowly finding out more about Naomi Osaka's sudden shock split from her coach, Sascha Bajin. 21-year-old Osaka announced her decision in a brief tweet last week, saying she'd "no longer be worki... ( read original story ...)