Hokkaido is grappling with its worst outbreak of novel coronavirus infections yet as 200 new cases emerged on Nov. 9 with the bulk of them in Sapporo, the capital, according to prefectural and local ... ( read original story ...)
JGBs dip as Biden win boosts Tokyo shares, dents debt’s appeal
Japanese government bond (JGB) prices fell on Monday as Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election eased political uncertainty, denting safe-haven debt's appeal and propelling Tokyo stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Jo Baiden’ becomes overnight internet sensation
Small-town mayor, 73, whose name can be pronounced similarly to president-elect, surprised to find he was trending on social media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho open to mezzanine financing as virus hits clients’ capital positions, bank head says
The banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group Inc is open to mezzanine financing such as subordinated debt and preferred stocks after the COVID-19 pandemic has eroded clients' capital positions, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
SoftBank said its quarterly sales rose nearly 5% to 1.35 trillion yen, or $13 billion, from 1.29 trillion yen. SoftBank's Vision Fund also has become profitable recently. SoftBank, which invests in an ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to report over 200 new coronavirus cases for first time
Infections in the prefecture have been rising, and are spreading mainly in the Susukino nightlife district in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Wakayama and Yokohama continue to face IR problems
Wakayama now knows they need a little more time before a casino could open, missing their target, while Yokohama may never get one. ( read original story ...)
Stock markets rally as investors welcome Biden victory – business live
Financial markets around the world have received a marked boost in the wake of Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, with Japanese shares hitting their highest level for nearly three ... ( read original story ...)
Uzabase Agrees to Sell Business News Site Quartz
The co-founder of Quartz and its editor in chief agreed to buy the business news website from Japanese financial data and media company Uzabase, a deal that comes as Quartz has suffered from the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week and Call for Participation in Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum Set for February 2021
The Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week will be organized in February 2021 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) with the aim of promoting ESG investment and sustainable finance that contribute to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Ministry Official: Will keep watching forex with a sense of urgency
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan formally declares Prince Akishino heir to the throne
Japan formally declared Crown Prince Akishino heir to the throne on Sunday, after his elder brother Emperor Naruhito became monarch last year following their father's abdication. ( read original story ...)
Key Japan indicator rises for fourth month in September, outlook index jumps
A key Japanese economic indicator improved for the fourth straight month in September, suggesting relief is at hand for an economy still feeling the drag from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Statue of ‘One Piece’ character Chopper unveiled at quake-hit zoo in southwest Japan
An unveiling ceremony for a statue of reindeer character Chopper that appears in the popular manga series "One Piece" was held at a zoo in this southwestern Japan city's Higashi Ward on Nov. 7. The ... ( read original story ...)
CHINA VOICES | The unsigned op-eds that foreshadowed Ant Group IPO suspension
As Ant Group prepared to go public, the official newspaper of the People's Bank of China warned that it was a 'systemic risk.' ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Bank of Japan’s ETF buying came under scrutiny at Oct rate review – summary
The Bank of Japan needs to ensure its purchases of exchange-traded funds (ETF) are sustainable, one of its board members was quoted as saying at an October rate review, a sign of a growing concern ... ( read original story ...)