The Japanese government is planning to forecast a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4% for the fiscal year 2021 (April 2020 to March 2021), according to nikkei.com. That would mark an upward ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks flat in tug of war between rising virus cases, stimulus
Japanese shares were little changed in choppy trade on Thursday as concerns about rising domestic coronavirus cases offset optimism over further U.S. economic stimulus and a pledge of support from the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan to increase new bond issuance to pay for $1 trln budget next year -Nikkei
New bond issuance to exceed this year's amount - Nikkei (Recasts with breakdown of budget, details on current budget and background on Japan's fiscal state) ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese regional bank spearheads drive for greener finance
While Japan's mega banks are among the biggest lenders to the global coal industry, regional Shiga Bank has long supported its local community's efforts to preserve the region's natural habitat. With ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga’s carbon-neutral pledge to boost domestic green bond market, says government panel member
Japan's burgeoning green bond market will keep growing next year as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's pledge to make the country carbon-neutral by 2050 boosts investor and issuer appetite, said Mana ... ( read original story ...)
China is buying land around Japanese military bases
Japan is becoming concerned about China buying land near its defence installations as it seeks to join the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance.The Japanese government is planning to improve the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Set for Mixed Start as U.S. Fed Commits to Continuing to Support the Economy; Australia Jobs Data Ahead
Australia's jobs data for November is expected to be at around 8:30 a.m. HK/SIN. The U.S. Federal Reserve said it will buy at least $120 billion of bonds each month "until substantial further progress ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to increase new bond issuance to pay for $1 trln budget next year -Nikkei
Japan will increase issuance of new government bonds next fiscal year to fund a record budget exceeding $1 trillion, as the cost of combating the coronavirus crisis adds to the burden of paying for an ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan Post Insurance to buy back $2.9 bln shares from parent -media
Japan Post Insurance Co plans to buy back about 300 billion yen ($2.9 billion) of its own shares from parent Japan Post Holdings Co to secure more freedom to expand its business, Bloomberg reported, ... ( read original story ...)
Artist’s animal sculptures made from scrap go on exhibition in central Japan
Tomita Natsumi Scrap World, an exhibition featuring sculptures including humorous-looking animals and imposing dinosaurs made of scrap mater･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Ended Japan’s Tourist Boom, but Kyoto Carries On
While still off-limits to most international tourists, Kyoto in many ways feels remarkably unchanged, writes Pico Iyer of his adopted home. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Observers Debate What’s Next After Bitcoin Hits Record
This time is different has been a recurring theme during the boom and bust periods of Bitcoin’s little more than a decade long existence. With the largest cryptocurrency topping $20,000 for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Self Esteem Brands Applauds Successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Anytime Fitness Master Franchisee on Tokyo Stock Exchange
today congratulated Fast Fitness Japan (FFJ) on its successful debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following its Initial Public Offering (IPO). FFJ, with more than 850 Anytime Fitness club locations ... ( read original story ...)
schemata architects completes ‘descente blanc’ store in sapporo with movable hanger system
the movable hanger bar system, situated perpendicular to the storefront, becomes the focal point of the ‘descente blanc’ shop-in-shop at stellar place in sapporo. schemata architects kept the rest of ... ( read original story ...)
Russia will learn Thursday if it can participate in Tokyo Olympics
A decision is expected Thursday on Russia's appeal of a four-year ban for doping that may keep it out of the Tokyo Olympics next summer. ( read original story ...)
Covid Ended Japan’s Tourist Boom, but Kyoto Carries On
While still off-limits to most international tourists, Kyoto in many ways feels remarkably unchanged, writes Pico Iyer of his adopted home. ( read original story ...)