SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo said on Thursday that the central bank needs to patiently continue its strong monetary easing under the current policy framework, underscoring the BOJ’s resolve to hit its 2 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Man flees after fatal knife attack at Yokohama housing complex
YOKOHAMA – One man is dead and two others, his wife and son, are injured after a knife attack early Thursday at a housing complex in Yokohama, police said. The male suspect fled the scene after attacking Koji Endo, 61, his wife, Kyoko, 61, and their son ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian stocks mostly up despite underlying US-China tension
TOKYO — Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as concern fades over the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Uncertainty remains, but the original tariff threats made earlier in the week were not followed by material action. KEEPING SCORE: Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as trade jitters ease, banks weakened by low rates and bad debt
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday morning as investor jitters over trade issues that hit markets early this week appeared to recede, while technology stocks rallied on the Nasdaq strong performance overnight. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Nikkei closes higher on bottom fishing
Japan share market finished higher in volatile trade on Wednesday, 20 June 2018, paring some of their plunge a day earlier, as investors chased for bottom fishing and a broader recovery in regional sentiment. However, market gain was limited as investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumption tax should be raised to 15%: IMF official
TOKYO -- Japan needs to lift the consumption tax rate to 15% and reform its health care and pension systems to restore fiscal health as the nation's aging population spurs more social security spending, an International Monetary Fund official told Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Hires Three for Equity Execution Business in Japan
(Bloomberg) -- As Deutsche Bank AG sheds thousands of jobs worldwide, there’s at least one place where it’s still been hiring. The German lender recently recruited three people to strengthen its equity execution business in Japan, said Paddy Hogan ... ( read original story ...)
Canadians adopting in Japan needlessly living in legal limbo, lawyer letters say
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it’s seeking clarity on whether the change affects Canadians as well, although this wasn’t previously part of the process for Canadian families adopting children in Japan. Hoag told Global News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Senegal fans impress at World Cup after helping to clean up stadiums
Not only did these teams impress World Cup viewers -- their fans did, too. Japanese and Senegalese supporters received praise after they were seen picking up their trash and tidying up their stadium section following their respective matches Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda Says 3% Wage Gains Needed for Price Goal
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda endorsed a Japanese government call for employers to raise wages by 3 percent a year -- far faster than the current pace -- to help the central bank meet its inflation target. “The government request for 3 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Our Thoughts and Prayers are With Tokyo Vanity Who Just Suffered a Tragic Loss
Tokyo Vanity is no doubt an upbeat, fun-loving, amazing person but her world came crashing down after learning of the passing of her angel. Earlier this week, the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta fan favorite shared the tragic news with her supportive followers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has three restaurants in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 list
Yes, we know – Tokyo's culinary scene is pretty amazing, and the world certainly seems to agree. Besides boasting a near-ludicrous amount of Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand-tipped restaurants, we also consistently manage to wow the judges of The World ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises in volatile trade helped by China stock gains
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose in volatile trade on Wednesday, helped by late short-covering following an earlier selloff and a broader recovery in regional sentiment as Chinese shares recovered from a rout in the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers’ interest in Japanese property cools in the short term after Osaka quake
A strong earthquake in Osaka this week has not only rattled Japan’s second-largest city, but also shaken Hong Kong buyers’ growing interest in Japanese property in the short term, according to real estate agents. “One of our clients was paying a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan JVs on track for B53 bn in condo launches
JAPANESE developers are increasingly drawn to the Thai property market, seeking out joint ventures with local real estate companies that could see at least Bt53.1 billion worth of condominium launches in the second half of this year, a survey by The Nation ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ minutes: One member says more easing needed but central bank seen on hold
TOKYO (Reuters) - A lone Bank of Japan policymaker said additional easing was needed to accelerate inflation, but most members wanted to keep monetary policy unchanged, minutes from the central bank’s policy meeting in April showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)