Japan’s central bank doesn’t allow home computers to connect to its network for conducting asset purchases and other market transactions, raising concerns at financial firms as coronavirus cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scorns the rich but wants to be global financial hub
Capital gains are taxed at 15% in Japan -- but not at all in Singapore and Hong Kong. But these proposals have already drawn strong pushback. Many see tax breaks specific to the finance industry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ties national high temperature record amid blistering heat wave
Temperatures soared into the triple digits and tied a national record in Japan on Monday, part of a sweltering heat wave that has swallowed the archipelago nation. Hamamatsu, a coastal city in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for G7 coordination to spur global growth, combat pandemic, finance minister Aso says
Japan hopes to coordinate with its Group of Seven partners in seeking a swift containment of the coronavirus pandemic and a strong recovery in the global economy, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso ... ( read original story ...)
The Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2020: Center Court Takes Center Stage
The 10 highest-paid female athletes made $135 million over the past year with the earnings for tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams more than half of the total. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record economic plunge wipes out Abe era gains
Japan was hit by its biggest economic slump on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic emptied shopping malls and crushed demand for cars and other exports, bolstering the case for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM leaves hospital after check-up amid health concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underwent a medical check-up in hospital on Monday, a government source said, amid concern voiced by a top official that the premier was suffering from fatigue from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy suffers record slump after Covid hit
Falling household consumption and Olympics postponement drag on growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Plunged A Record 27.8% In Second Quarter As Domestic Consumption, Exports Drop
The world’s third largest economy, has now delivered three consecutive quarters of GDP declines, its worst performance since 1955. ( read original story ...)
New bullet train project hits the buffers
When it enters service, the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen will be the world's fastest bullet train. A test run in 2015 already set a world record by clocking 603 kilometers per hour. It will link the three ... ( read original story ...)
Ainu group’s fishing lawsuit is first to seek confirmation of indigenous rights
A group representing the ethnic minority in northern Japan is seeking an exemption from a ban on the commercial fishing of salmon in rivers. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe has left hospital in Tokyo: Jiji
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has left hospital in Tokyo on Monday, the Jiji news agency reported, after his visit there stoked some concerns about his health. ( read original story ...)
Bay area’s ‘biggest property services firm’ Excellence Commercial said to seek up to U$400 million from Hong Kong IPO
Excellence Commercial Property, controlled by billionaire tycoon Li Hua, joins a wave of property management service providers including units of Sunac and China Evergrande in seeking a Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GDP Plunges 27.8%, Begging Question Who Should Get Fired?
Resigning Japan to yet another lost decade is in no one’s interest. The time to bring in a new team with vision and bravado was, frankly, yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan’s economy shrinks at record levels
Japan’s economy has joined other developed ... its worst point yet and that a recovery was on the cards. At the time finance minister Taro Aso told parliament: "We've succeeded in putting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader goes to hospital, raising health concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to a hospital on Monday for what Japanese media said was a regular health checkup, although the visit generated renewed worries about his health. Videos of Abe ... ( read original story ...)