TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will propose setting up a new framework to discuss trade issues with the United States in a summit next week, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday. Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is likely to lead the Japanese delegation ... ( read original story ...)
New bond issue: Sapporo issued international bonds (XS1807152662) with a 0% coupon for JPY 20,000.0m maturing in 2021
April 11, 2018 Sapporo issued international bonds (XS1807152662) with a 0% for JPY 20,000.0m maturing in 2021. Bonds were sold at a price of 100.5%. Bookrunner: Mizuho Financial Group. Depository: Clearstream Banking S.A., Euroclear Bank. Emission ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Phelps says U.S. swim team can thrive without him in Tokyo
(Reuters) - Michael Phelps will not be tempted out of retirement to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games but the most decorated Olympian of all time is optimistic the U.S. swimming team can succeed in his absence. The 32-year-old, who won 23 Olympic gold medals ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia opposition leader seeks Japan role in fair election
Sam Rainsy, whose Cambodia National Rescue Party has been banned and opposition activists harassed, says he's hopeful that Japan and its business community can send a message to Prime Minister Hun Sen that he needs to restore democracy or face isolation. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan cautious about Trump trade deal request
Japan is cautiously welcoming President Donald Trump's request ... The move could hurt Midwestern farmers, many of whom are strong supporters of the president. 11:19 a.m. An array of business executives are expressing alarm to federal lawmakers Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan just found a ‘semi-infinite’ deposit of rare-earth minerals — and it could be a ‘game-changer’ in competition with China
Scientists found a deposit of rare-earth minerals off the coast of Japan. It could be a huge boon to the country's economy. Because China has tightly controlled the world's supply of these minerals — which are used in everything from smartphones to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to levy ¥500 million fine for fraudulent casino applications
Casino operators in Japan will be fined up to ¥500 million ($4.7 million) if they are found to have obtained their business licenses through fraudulent means, under legislation to be submitted to the Diet this month. The penalty is included in legislation ... ( read original story ...)
Medtec Japan 2018 to be Held from April 18th-20th in Tokyo, Japan
Japan Life Science Week provides a unique platform for the creation of new business opportunities in the field of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as focusing world attention on Japan's leading-edge medical technologies. Entrance is free of ... ( read original story ...)
How power companies can save an aging Japan
For the utilities, such offerings are increasingly part of doing business. For years, Japan’s power sector was one of the most vertically-integrated in the world, but a wave of deregulation has brought intense competition. Last year companies other than ... ( read original story ...)
Profit picture brightens for Japan, Fidelity manager says
Government initiatives that been positive developments for Japanese business include monetary stimulus, increased public spending, and economic reforms to boost corporate earnings. Looking back historically at Japan, Dibb says that after the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s financial watchdog inspects Suruga Bank: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s financial watchdog has launched an on-site inspection of Suruga Bank Ltd (8358.T) in connection with loans it made to customers for housing investment, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. The Financial Services Agency (FSA ... ( read original story ...)
Japan casino framework better than feared: MS
Banking group Morgan Stanley says the broad regulatory framework for Japan so far agreed between the governing coalition – the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito – was “better than feared”. “The revenue tax rate of 30 percent is lower than ... ( read original story ...)
Reliance Jio plans to raise USD 500 million from Japanese banks
NEW DELHI: Telecom operator Reliance Jio is learnt to be in talks with three Japanese banks to raise USD 500 million (around Rs 3,250 crore) in debt. "Reliance Jio is in discussion with MUFG (formerly The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) , Mizuho Bank and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy likely stalled in first-quarter, but set to pick up again – Reuters poll
Despite a solid economy, consumer prices have been slow to recover and inflation remains well below the Bank of Japan’s 2 percent target. Economists projected the core consumer price index, which includes oil products but excludes fresh food, will rise ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asia cautious about possible Trump rethink on trade deal
TOKYO | April 12, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) Japan and New Zealand reacted cautiously Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he might reopen talks on a Pacific Rim trade deal that he pulled the U.S. out of shortly after taking office. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises helped by financials; posts 3rd week of gains
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday as suggestions from U.S. President Donald Trump that a military strike on Syria may not be imminent supported investor sentiment and higher U.S. bond yields helped financial stocks. The Nikkei ended 0.6 ... ( read original story ...)