Kishida’s decision to throw his political weight behind the nuclear power sector is intended to rein in soaring energy costs for households and companies and to support Japan’s nuclear technology ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to end pre-departure COVID tests for fully vaccinated tourists in September
Japan is ending its pre-entry COVID-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers with at least one booster dose, making it one of the last countries to ... ( read original story ...)
Uranium shares rise as Japan hints at potential return to nuclear power
Japan says it will focus on developing next-generation reactors to tackle energy costs that have soared during the Ukraine crisis ...
Japan just signaled a big shift in its post-Fukushima future
The prime minister of Japan said Wednesday that his country would restart more idled nuclear power plants and look into the feasibility of developing next-gen reactors. Fumio Kishida’s comments, ... ( read original story ...)
SMBC’s U.S. bank to launch digital ‘Jenius’ brand
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.'s planned subsidiary will focus on consumers, marking a major departure for a company that has focused almost exclusively on commercial lending.
Helium Crypto Soars as Investors Expect Big Announcements in September
Helium is one of today's biggest movers to the upside in the crypto world, with an intraday move of as much as 15%.
Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply
Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Itochu: A Broad-Based Play On Japanese Business
ITOCHU operates a diverse business model that focuses on the domestic Japanese market and emphasises returns from non-resource sectors. ( read original story ...)
Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida
Aside from considering building next-generation nuclear reactors, the government will also look to restart existing plants that are currently offline and extend their lifespans, M ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Iyo Bank picks DTCC’s ITP for post-trade services
The Iyo Bank has become the first Japanese regional bank to adopt DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) services. ITP provides post-trade processing for equities and fixed income transactions.
Japan to ease COVID-19 border controls from Sept. 7
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to ease border controls from early September by eliminating requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travelers who have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Will Now Waive Pre-Departure Covid Tests for Vaccinated Travelers From Sept. 7
Japan will waive pre-departure Covid-19 tests for vaccinated travellers to the country, but daily caps on entrants remain in place, for now. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-week low on U.S. economic concerns
Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index closing at a two-week low following Wall Street's slide after weak economic data. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 139.
Banking sector at enormous risk of asset-liability mismatch: Pronab Sen
Explaining the situation, renowned economist Pronab Sen said the Indian banks had adopted the British model, and the laws don't allow lenders to borrow from the capital market, which essentially makes ...
China May Take Ukraine War Lessons to Taiwan: Japan Lawmaker
The Chinese leadership is "calmly analyzing" Russia's invasion of Ukraine in search of lessons for future scenarios involving Taiwan or Japan, a Japanese lawmaker said on Wednesday. Keiji Furuya, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to ease COVID-19 border controls in early September
The number of entrants has dwindled under those restrictions. Business organizations in and outside Japan have called for the country to ease its border controls to support the economy ... ( read original story ...)