Japan's First-Ever 'Premium Friday' Begins Today

And a railway operator is running a booze train, where passengers can enjoy four hours of solid drinking. This is how some of Japan Inc. is responding to a government campaign to get the country’s chronically overworked populace to leave the office by 3 ... ( read original story ...)

Here's Where the Saudi Aramco IPO Will Be Listed

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (Feb. 21) Saudi Aramco has ruled out Asian exchanges – like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore – for its IPO and is planning to offer its stock on a Western exchange. Trending: There Are Big Changes and Big ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's crown prince hints at readiness to take throne

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito has suggested he is ready to take on the duties of emperor from his father as the country prepares for its expected first imperial abdication in two centuries. Emperor Akihito, now 83, said in August that his advancing age and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, China firms eager to enter Phl

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese and Chinese companies are looking at investing and partnering with Philippine firms amid the bright prospects brought about by the sustained growth in the economy. Security Bank Corp. president and CEO Alfonso Salcedo Jr ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Bank Pulls Out of Geneva

An Asia-based bank is pulling out of Geneva – another blow to the city's ambitions as a finance center. Mitsubishi UFJ Wealth Management will close its Geneva offices, according to an entry published in Switzerland's commercial register. Chairman Antoine ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei drops led weaker by financials after U.S. yields fall

TOKYO, Feb 23 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday morning as financial stocks weakened after U.S. yields fell on the cautious tone struck in minutes of the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. The Nikkei dropped 0.5 percent to 19,290 ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei ends flat as yen's retreat halts, capping market

TOKYO Feb 22 Japan's Nikkei share average was little changed on Wednesday, unable to extend a two-day winning run as the yen's retreat against the dollar halted and capped the broader market. Trading was limited with investors staying on the sidelines as ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo governor warns of spiralling 2020 Olympics costs

Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo's governor has warned that the bill for the city's 2020 Olympics could yet spiral out of control despite exhaustive efforts to rein in runaway costs. Governor Yuriko Koike said there was still a danger of costs reaching an eye-watering ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fall by break, despite Wall St record

Tokyo stocks lost early gains to end Wednesday morning's session ... Toyota slipped 0.12 percent to 6,470 yen and banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial was down 0.23 percent at 772.2 yen. But Toshiba soared nearly 12 percent to 205.2 yen on expectations ... ( read original story ...)