TOKYO A vast majority of Japanese companies have no interest to participate in China's sweeping "Belt and Road" initiative, seeing greater business opportunities in other international economic co-operation, a Reuters poll shows. Only 5 percent of 220 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 1-wk closing high; exporters, financials gain
TOKYO May 24 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday to a one-week closing high helped by exporters after the dollar gained against the yen, while financials outperformed thanks to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. The Nikkei ended 0.7 percent higher ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms favor cautious approach to any Toshiba delisting: poll
But the Tokyo Stock Exchange has so far shown little sign of taking an immediate hard-line stance against Toshiba as the company and the authorities grapple with the fallout from huge cost overruns at now bankrupt U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures extend decline on weak Shanghai futures
TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures extended ... For the top stories in the rubber market and other news, click or MARKET NEWS * Oil prices retreated slightly Wednesday as investors reacted to a smaller-than-expected U.S. gasoline ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo zoo visitors flock to view mum-to-be panda
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese well-wishers flocked to a Tokyo zoo Wednesday to get their last glimpse of a possibly pregnant panda before she goes into confinement. Eleven-year-old Shin Shin, who mated with male Ri Ri February, appeared imperiously unruffled by ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms favour cautious approach to any Toshiba delisting – Reuters poll
TOKYO Most Japanese firms believe the Tokyo bourse should be cautious in its approach to any delisting of embattled Toshiba Corp (6502.T), concerned about the potential impact on its clients, subcontractors and financial markets, a Reuters poll showed. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher as weak yen lifts exporters
TOKYO, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar gave exporters a boost, which had a positive bearing on the broader market ahead of investors tuning in to the U.S. Federal Reserve's May policy ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Art Fair to kick off in Shibuya’s Hikarie
If Tokyo-based artist Satoshi Maruhashi has his way ... On sale will be works by artists from around the world such as Damien Hirst — the news-making Brit whose creations have included a shark embalmed in formaldehyde and a bisected cow — and Shona ... ( read original story ...)
President of Tokyo Verdy FC expresses confidence Thai players have bright future in J League
President of Japan’s Tokyo Verdy FC visited Thailand to follow up on progress in terms of cooperation between Tokyo Verdy FC and Ascot International School. Mr. Hideyuki Hanyu, President of Tokyo Verdy FC stated that “Our football club signed an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops nab man in ¥1 million swindle of elderly woman
Takashi Hori has been accused of swindling an elderly woman in Shinjuku Ward out of more than 1 million yen (TBS News) TOKYO (TR) – When the hunter becomes the hunted. A 21-year-old man suspected in the swindling of more than 1 million yen from an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood slips despite economic recovery – Reuters Tankan
The Reuters' monthly poll - which tracks the Bank of Japan's key quarterly tankan - showed confidence at service-sector firms hit a four-month high, a tentative sign of a pickup in domestic demand. The Reuters Tankan follows data last week that showed the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s upper house of parliament approves two government nominees for BOJ board
TOKYO Japan's upper house of parliament approved on Wednesday the two government nominees for the Bank of Japan's policy board, paving the way for the nominations to sail through the lower chamber where the ruling coalition has a comfortable majority. ( read original story ...)
CEO of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ to step down for health reasons: sources
TOKYO The head of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU), the core business of Japan's biggest "megabank," has decided to step down for health reasons barely a year into the job, sources told Reuters on Tuesday. President and CEO Takashi Oyamada's ... ( read original story ...)
Shoko Chukin Bank raided over shady loans
Government officials Wednesday raided the offices of Shoko Chukin Bank, a state-linked lender for small and medium-sized firms, over improper loans issued under a state-backed program to help crisis-hit companies. The Financial Services Agency, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG says head of its core banking unit will step down
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc on Wednesday said Takashi Oyamada, chief executive of core banking unit Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU), would step down on June 14. Japan's largest lender by assets named BTMU ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood slips despite economy recovery: Poll
The Reuters' monthly poll - which tracks the Bank of Japan's key quarterly tankan - showed confidence at service-sector firms hit a four-month high, a tentative sign of a pickup in domestic demand. Confidence among Japanese manufacturers receded in May for ... ( read original story ...)