Kyodo News reported diplomatic sources on both sides say if the summit between Khürelsükh and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe does take place as planned, the two leaders are to discuss cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bids for top climate finance job, citing $1.5bn contribution
Japan is making a play for one of the most politically critical jobs in international climate finance. The executive director vacancy at the Green Climate Fund has been openly advertised, with a 12 De... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organizers propose dawn marathon start to avoid extreme heat
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organizing committee of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games said on Wednesday that they are considering bringing forward the start of the marathon competition to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announce recall of certain RY023 Truck Tires
Yokohama Tire is recalling 529 Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G), that have DOT date code 2318. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the rubber compound may be incorre... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 122 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 122 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan (76 miles). Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 05/12/18 / 2018-12-05 12:09:01 / December 5, 2018 @ 1... ( read original story ...)
Troubled Japanese Firm to Abandon Indonesian Banking Unit
The troubled Japanese financial concern J Trust Co Ltd appears about to abandon its four-year-old campaign to turn around its notorious Indonesia unit, J Trust Bank Indonesia, according to the company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe says to work with BOJ to achieve price stability target
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that he would work with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to achieve its 2 percent inflation target. Speaking at a year-end party of econom... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Wakatabe warns Japan faces risk of falling back into deflation
NIIGATA, Japan, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Wednesday the country could slide back into deflation if the economy comes under downward pressure again, high... ( read original story ...)
Deputy governor says Bank of Japan has room to boost stimulus
NIIGATA – Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Masazumi Wakatabe said Wednesday the central bank should not hesitate to ramp up stimulus if risks to the economy threaten the achievement of its inflation target. ... ( read original story ...)
MetLife Names New Leaders for Japan and EMEA
He will oversee all of MetLifes businesses in Japan, the companys second largest market globally ... He began his career in 1989 at Citi where he spent 16 years in financial services in retail banking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Line Corp to establish bank in tie-up with Mizuho: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese mobile chat app operator Line Corp will tie up with Mizuho Financial Group Inc to establish a bank, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday, declining to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy has a $5 trillion problem
An epic bond-buying spree by Japan's central bank means it's now sitting on assets worth more than the country's entire economy. Data released by the Bank of Japan on Tuesday show that its total ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ deputy governor warns of risk Japan may slide back to deflation
NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Wednesday the country could slide back into deflation if its economy faced downward pressure again, warning of variou... ( read original story ...)
Ancient Christian scroll from time of persecution on display in Yokohama
Tokyo (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Experts from the Yokohama History Museum have dated a rare work of art (pictured) that depicts Christian worship and prayers. The scroll – created in sumi black ink ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo plans dawn start for 2020 Olympic marathon to combat intense heat
the president of Tokyo 2020 told a news conference. It was the second shift in the scheduling to combat the heat, only five months after Tokyo announced in July that the marathon start time would be b... ( read original story ...)
Bach and IOC: No Olympic city ever as ready as Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and other International Olympic Committee members are calling Tokyo the best prepared host city in recent memory. Still, there are problems ahead of the 2020 Gam... ( read original story ...)