In 2010, the list was led by State Bank of India. The highest Japanese bank was Mitsubishi UFJ, in ninth position. Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho were placed 17th and 21st, respectively. But what has happened in the past six years is not so much the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Panda sex causes surge in Tokyo restaurant’s stock
When giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin mated for the first time in four years at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Monday, they gave hope to many that the panda population would continue to increase. A nearby restaurant, however, was excited for a completely different reason. ( read original story ...)
Nippon Life makes first overseas project finance loan
TOKYO Feb 28 Nippon Life Insurance Co made its first overseas project finance loan worth $100 million, the company's officials told Reuters, as the Japanese insurer seeks riskier but higher-return investments amid ultra-low interest rates at home. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon Expo 2017 to Showcase Chinese Running Culture
TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as Tokyo Marathon Expo formally begins, the four largest Chinese large-scale organizations in the world of running have gathered in Tokyo for the Tokyo Marathon, including the largest running service provider ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 27
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Mar 302.0 12 301.0 5 17-Apr 290.0 119 289.6 17 17-May 285.3 91 284.5 10 17-Jun 278.0 648 277.1 84 17-Jul 272.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares fall with eyes on..
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell Monday as a stronger yen discouraged investors who are already cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump's policy speech to Congress. Markets are keen to see details of Trump's spending plans as well as proposals for tax reform ... ( read original story ...)
Chat app Line doubles its stake in Snapchat clone Snow
Line went public in a dual U.S.-Japan IPO that raised $1.1 billion. Shares initially popped 50 percent on the firm’s Tokyo debut, but there’s been little to celebrate since then. Line saw user numbers dip for the first time in January — despite a ... ( read original story ...)
Record budget for Japan
Japan's House of Representatives approved Monday a record 97.45 trillion yen ($870 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2017 to finance ballooning social security costs and enhance its defence capabilities. The initial budget for the year starting in April ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 2-1/2 week lows on strong yen; financials weak
TOKYO Feb 27 Japan's Nikkei share average fell to 2-1/2 week lows on Monday as the yen strengthened and as financial stocks dropped on lower U.S. yields. The Nikkei ended down 0.9 percent at 19,107.47 points, its lowest closing level since Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE1: Japan lower house OKs record 97.45 tril. yen budget for FY 2017
Japan's House of Representatives approved Monday a record 97.45 trillion yen ($870 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2017 to finance ballooning social security costs and enhance its defence capabilities. The initial budget for the year starting in April ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka group lodges problem gambling bill to boost Japan IR chances
The Osaka-centric Nippon Ishin no Kai party is hoping that a cooperation with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will boost the city’s chances of being picked for one of the casino resort licenses, the Japan Times reported. “The Nippon Ishin bill sets ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka school in hate speech scandal now accused of backfilling tainted soil
OSAKA – Nationalist school operator Moritomo Gakuen in Osaka hired a waste disposal service to backfill waste found at the heavily discounted construction site where it is building a new elementary school, an employee of the disposal firm says. The ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Season 3 Latest News: Has The Show Been Cancelled? Movie As Replacement?
"Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 might have been canceled, and a movie is rumored to replace the popular series. "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3's release is having problems since a lot of time has passed without clear information about its air date. Now, reports of its ... ( read original story ...)
Nationalist primary school opening may be hit by environmental assessment redo
OSAKA -- The April opening of a new elementary school run by nationalist private school operator Moritomo Gakuen may be affected by a renewed environmental assessment of the property now being considered by the local municipal government. Moritomo Gakuen ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan board member says 2% inflation target is unfeasible
USDJPY and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond slipped in tandem on Friday, maintaining a link that has been apparent for some time, as shown in the chart below. It’s actually the spread between US and Japanese rates that matters, but with the Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s radical experiment in monetary policy not working
The Federal Reserve has raised US interest rates, and the European Central Bank is considering easing its stimulus. Japan remains definitively stuck, despite a long and aggressive experiment with ultralow rates. A quarter-century after its property bubble ... ( read original story ...)