Japan must rethink customs on product quality: Toray chief

TOKYO -- A Japanese business practice abused in a string of manufacturing scandals may need to be re-evaluated, the president of materials maker Toray Industries has suggested after a subsidiary contributed to the problem. President Akihiro Nikkaku ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese defense in the age of North Korean missile successes

“People may ask why we do not engage with North Korea. We have been engaging with North Korea for more than 20 years,” a Japanese government official told Yahoo News at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. “Our sincere ... ( read original story ...)

Instant cup noodle maker 32 times oversubscribed

Osaka-based Nissin Food, which produces frozen food products, is also the second largest dim sum company in the SAR in terms of retail sales volume and value. Meanwhile, AK Medical is seeking to raise up to HK$500 million in a Hong Kong IPO by issuing 250 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan eyes easy consumer access to personal data

TOKYO -- Japan looks to ensure that individuals have access to their personal data collected by businesses, seeking to prevent information from being isolated by a few companies and also promote the development of new services. The country's trade and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Financial Exchange Plans for Bitcoin Futures Launch

Taking a cue from its U.S. rivals, the Tokyo Financial Exchange is now preparing to launch its own bitcoin derivatives futures product. The Tokyo Financial Exchange, one of Japan’s leading financial exchanges that counts the likes of JPMorgan Chase among ... ( read original story ...)

Memoir by Japanese emperor to be auctioned in New York

NEW YORK - A memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito that offers his recollections of the Second World War is predicted to fetch between $100,000 and $150,000 at an auction in New York. The 173-page document was dictated to his aides soon after the end of the war. ( read original story ...)

Memoir by Japanese emperor to be auction in New York

NEW YORK - A memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito that offers his recollections of the Second World War is predicted to fetch between $100,000 and $150,000 at an auction in New York. The 173-page document was dictated to his aides soon after the end of the war. ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan Tapers (Quietly), QE Party Over

No flashy announcement, to avoid alarming the markets. After years of blistering asset purchases, the Bank of Japan disclosed today that it held a total of ¥521.6 trillion in assets as of November 30, including Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs), gold ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Financial Exchange Takes First Step Toward Bitcoin Futures

One of Japan’s leading financial exchanges is starting preparations to launch bitcoin derivatives, echoing U.S. rivals that plan to list contracts tracking the cryptocurrency as soon as this month. Tokyo Financial Exchange Inc., which counts JPMorgan ... ( read original story ...)