TOKYO (AP) — A top Tokyo Olympic organizer has pledged to keep water clean and safe at marathon swimming and triathlon venue where bacterial contamination was detected during the summer, saying water quality has improved and further measures are being ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco CEO says considering New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong for listing
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco’s chief executive said on Tuesday that domestic and international exchanges such as New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong have been looked at for a partial listing of the state oil giant. “All detailed information is ... ( read original story ...)
Saudis Say Aramco IPO on Track for 2018 at `Davos in the Desert’
and there are no talks with Chinese investors about taking a strategic stake in the Aramco IPO, Nasser said. London and New York exchanges are vying for a role in Aramco’s offering, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Toronto also trying to attract the ... ( read original story ...)
Reliance Nippon AMC IPO sees Rs 15,000 crore demand from anchor investors
It will also be the first initial public offer (IPO) from the Reliance Group after Reliance Power ... investors have already applied for anchor allocation portion from the US, Japan, Singapore and India. These include sovereign wealth funds, mutual fund ... ( read original story ...)
Juneyao plans Nanjing – Sapporo service in 1Q18
Juneyao Airlines in the first quarter of 2018 plans to offer new route to Hokkaido in Japan, where the airline plans Nanjing – Sapporo New Chitose service. From 05JAN18, the airline schedules this route with 3 weekly frequencies. ( read original story ...)
New TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI Art Book Arrives From VIZ Media
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its catalog for the popular manga property TOKYO GHOUL with the release of TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Announces the “BluEarth-air EF21”, A Lightweight, Fuel-Efficient Tire
Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., today announced the development of the 'BluEarth-air EF21', a conceptual tire based on the most advanced technologies and the latest design technique for reducing tires' weight and environmental impact. Developed to ... ( read original story ...)
Artists address pressing social issues at Yokohama Triennale 2017
Indonesian artist Joko Avianto is no stranger to immensely large bamboo installations and his new work called The Border Between Good And Evil Is Terribly Frizzy (2017), now on show at the Yokohama Triennale 2017, is a staggering statement piece. ( read original story ...)
VIZ Media Release Tokyo Ghoul Art Book
expands its catalog for the popular manga property TOKYO GHOUL with the release of TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI on November 21st. TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI features artwork and behind-the-scenes notes, commentary and ruminations from series ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan pulls back on buying as record stock market rally continues
Japanese stocks’ record rally is so powerful that one of their most prominent buyers is sitting on the sidelines. The Bank of Japan, which props up the equity market by investing in exchange-traded funds, has dramatically reduced its buying in October. ( read original story ...)
Japan faces financial crisis with banks struggling to eke out profit
Tokyo — Japanese banks lag behind their global counterparts in boosting profitability as they compete for dwindling lending opportunities in a shrinking market, the country’s central bank said on Monday. Prolonged ultra-loose monetary policy has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warned on race to the bottom in bank profits
TOKYO -- Japan has too many banks in urban centers and rural areas, forcing them to eke out far skimpier profits than their Western peers, the Bank of Japan writes in a paper published Monday. Japanese banks also take in less fee and commission income than ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s Record Stock Rally, the BOJ Is Sitting on Its Hands
Nikkei 225 rose for 15th day on Monday, longest run ever Central bank dramatically reduced ETF buying in October Japanese stocks’ record rally is so powerful that one of their most prominent buyers is sitting on the sidelines. The Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Robots Can Understand Your Emotions
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Mizuho Bank have introduced robots that are able to understand and express emotions when conducting customer service duties. Nao, a robotic teller from SoftBank Robotics used by Bank of Tokyo, is capable of carrying out ... ( read original story ...)
Reliance Mutual Fund IPO draws big demand from anchor investors
Here's are key points you must know before considering the issue: Issue size The issue of Reliance Nippon Asset Management, a joint venture between Reliance Capital and Japan's Nippon Life ... Rs 247-252 price band. The IPO size would be around 10 per ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party win boosts Nikkei; other trading muted
TOKYO -- Global trading was muted Monday, but Japan's benchmark rose on the back of a parliamentary election victory by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democrats, who had promised stability and growth. KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC 40 was virtually ... ( read original story ...)