Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday, the Finance Ministry and Bank of Japan (BOJ) are cooperating well for financial stability. “Generally speaking, any decision to consolidate is up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso Says MOF, BOJ Cooperating Well on Financial Stability
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday his ministry and the Bank of Japan were cooperating effectively to ensure financial stability. He also said that, generally speaking, any decision by ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp to Return to Japan’s Blue Chip Index, Replacing Docomo
Sharp Corp. will return to Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average, replacing NTT Docomo Inc. and marking a comeback on Japan’s premier blue-chip index just four years after it was removed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Century Corp. takes over control of JV with BPI
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ joint venture partner Tokyo Century Corporation (TCC) has decided to take majority control of BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation (BPICTL). In a disclosure to ... ( read original story ...)
The AFC Champions League is our number one goal, says Yokohama’s Thiago Martins
Brazilian defender Thiago Martins and his Yokohama F. Marinos teammates are looking to pick up where they left off in Continental football following disappointing results on the home front. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices fall at fastest pace in decade, reviving deflation fears
It was the third straight month of declines and the biggest year-on-year drop since March 2011, the data showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan, facing a third wave, goes on ‘maximum alert’ as new infections reach record highs.
While total case numbers remain low, they have begun to multiply rapidly, prompting Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to warn on Thursday that the country is on “maximum alert” in an effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Global monetary easing lifting Japanese stocks despite weaker economy
While Japan's economy struggles with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, its stock market has staged big rallies since the start of November, with the key Nikkei index hitting new ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-journalist in Japan loses defamation suit against ‘comfort women’ deniers
A former Japanese journalist who has said he received death threats for his investigation of "comfort women" has lost a defamation lawsuit in Japan's Supreme Court. ( read original story ...)
Japan to review drone security in check against China, report says
Japan could soon step up drone security, possibly eliminating China-made vehicles from its fleet. Tokyo plans to strengthen security measures for drones used to monitor dams, ports and power plants. ( read original story ...)
Despite Uncertainty, Tokyo Olympics Promoted as Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel
Infection rates are rising in the United States and parts of Europe are back in lockdown. Yet the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, said the Games would take measures to go on. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange OKEx to Resume Withdrawals as Issue ‘Resolved’
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is going to let withdrawals of all digital assets resume on or before Nov. 27 after a Chinese police probe forced a halt last month. ( read original story ...)
Dress to impress: Crypto payments set for mainstream via compliance
Regulatory compliance is crucial for firms hoping to drive mainstream crypto adoption no matter which part of the world they operate in. ( read original story ...)
Whatever happened to… the Great East Japan earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis
On this episode of the Global News podcast 'Whatever happened to…?', journalist Erica Vella revisits the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear crisis that followed. ( read original story ...)
Great East Japan earthquake
Whatever happened to… the Great East Japan earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis On this episode of the Global News podcast 'Whatever happened to…?', journalist Erica Vella revisits the 2011 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises coronavirus alert to highest as cases set record
Tokyo raised its coronavirus alert to the highest level on Thursday as its daily tally of new infections rose to a record 534 and its governor called for maximum caution as the year-end party season ... ( read original story ...)