Today, experts tell Fox News the idea that Japan can and should possess nuclear weapons on its own soil, whether they are domestically developed or provided by the U.S., is no longer the exclusive realm of Japanese extremists. "There are some Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco IPO Pits London Against New York
The IPO would give a welcome boost to London’s reputation as ... Still, Hong Kong’s exchange, like those in Tokyo and Singapore, is smaller than markets in New York or London. This raises the question of whether the Asian bourses could provide enough ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exchange pitches for Saudi Aramco IPO
That choice pits the top global financial centers, London and New York, against each other, while Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and Toronto are also on the top contender list. The initial public offering (IPO) would make the company the largest publicly ... ( read original story ...)
London, New York vie for Saudi Aramco IPO
could take part in an Aramco IPO, people with knowledge of the matter said in March. Two of China’s state oil companies also may buy shares in Aramco, according to their senior executives. Tokyo and Singapore Exchanges in both Asian cities made ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Mayor Hayashi easily wins third term
YOKOHAMA – Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi cruised to a third four-year term on Sunday by defeating two former national and local politicians. The 71-year-old, who had the backing of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Funo says bank no longer setting deadline for inflation target
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo said the central bank no longer has a binding timeframe for meeting its ambitious inflation target, conceding the bank has essentially abandoned an earlier pledge to meet the goal in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hopes new North Korea sanctions proposal ready in days
Japan's ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday he hopes a draft U.N. resolution that would impose new sanctions against North Korea following its tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile will be finished "in days." The United States and China ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda and Cardurion Pharmaceuticals Launch Cardiovascular Development Partnership
OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) and Cardurion Pharmaceuticals today announced the creation of a new cardiovascular development partnership. Cardurion, a recently launched Boston-area based ... ( read original story ...)
EXCHANGE: Award winner touts children’s literature
Roberta Trites, a distinguished professor and interim department chair in the College of Business, is only the third American ... the International Institute for Children's Literature in Osaka, Japan. The award, first given in 1987, is presented every ... ( read original story ...)
Fascination with ‘Feud’ and Tokyo
TOKYO, people will tell you ... These include the festival’s affiliated media content market TIFFCOM; seminars for students, professionals and business people; and symposiums and workshops for networking with the world’s film industries, developing ... ( read original story ...)
Welsh Secretary to mark 35 year anniversary of Japan-Wales business club
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns will underline the strong cultural bonds between Wales and Japan at a dinner to mark a milestone anniversary for a Tokyo based business forum. Clwb Hiraeth was founded in 1982 by senior executives of Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Buys Stake in Vietnamese PVGas D
Tokyo Gas Asia and PVGas D have agreed to work together on areas such as demand development and introduction of energy-saving technologies to enhance PVGas D’s business value. Tokyo Gas and PVGas D back in March 2012 signed a memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)
The Astro Japan Property Group share price just rocketed 12%
The Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market today. In afternoon trade the property company’s shares are up 12% to $7.11. After the market closed yesterday Astro Japan announced an agreement to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hotel of Doom’ in North Korea unveiled after decades of setbacks
Well, one big red propaganda sign, to be exact, spotted outside the property, which reads "Rocket Power Nation". Japan hosts a number of US military bases and Tokyo fears that it could become an important target for North Korea if a second Korean war break ... ( read original story ...)
Simon Property Group (SPG) Q2 2017 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
for each and every year in Japan. So, we look at it. We really – and obviously, you want to be careful about where you allocate capital if you don't have – if you have a concern generally about the country and property rights and stuff like that. ( read original story ...)
The Okura Prestige Taichung to Open in 2021
Embodying the proud traditions of Hotel Okura’s signature Japanese hospitality, The Okura Prestige Taichung will join The Okura Prestige Taipei and the Hotel Royal Nikko Taipei as the group’s third luxury property in Taiwan. “It will be a great ... ( read original story ...)