Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday his ministry and the Bank of Japan were cooperating effectively to ensure financial stability. He also said that, generally speaking, any decision by ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp to Return to Japan’s Blue Chip Index, Replacing Docomo
Sharp Corp. will return to Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average, replacing NTT Docomo Inc. and marking a comeback on Japan’s premier blue-chip index just four years after it was removed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Century Corp. takes over control of JV with BPI
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ joint venture partner Tokyo Century Corporation (TCC) has decided to take majority control of BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation (BPICTL). In a disclosure to ... ( read original story ...)
Global monetary easing lifting Japanese stocks despite weaker economy
While Japan's economy struggles with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, its stock market has staged big rallies since the start of November, with the key Nikkei index hitting new ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange OKEx to Resume Withdrawals as Issue ‘Resolved’
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is going to let withdrawals of all digital assets resume on or before Nov. 27 after a Chinese police probe forced a halt last month. ( read original story ...)
Dress to impress: Crypto payments set for mainstream via compliance
Regulatory compliance is crucial for firms hoping to drive mainstream crypto adoption no matter which part of the world they operate in. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering lifting ban on fully-online shareholder meetings in COVID-19 era
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan will consider allowing companies to hold annual ... and cannot restrict entry to any shareholders who want to attend. The Nikkei newspaper reported earlier on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end lower after Tokyo goes on highest virus alert
Japanese stocks fell for a second session on Thursday after Tokyo issued its most severe warning about a record daily cases of the coronavirus that raised concerns about further restrictions on the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Finished Mixed; Nikkei Touches 29-year High
In the cash market on Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index settled at 26014.62, up 107.69 or +0.42%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index finished at 26394.66, up 12.99 or +0.05% and South Korea’s KOSPI Index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen
TOKYO (Reuters) - More than 30 major Japanese firms will begin experiments next year towards issuing a common, private digital currency to promote digitalisation in one of the world’s most cash-loving ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: Not considering another cash handout for households
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he was not currently thinking about giving households cash handouts for a second time. Aso made his remarks in parliament when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso: Not considering another cash handout for households
EUR/USD trades flat around mid-1800s after Wednesday's marginal losses. France says EU leaders could approve a budget without Hungary and Poland. The Eurozone needs fiscal aid to combat the ... ( read original story ...)
All the Bitcoin Lingo You Need to Know as Crypto Heats Up
The run-up has also revived some Bitcoin jargon as well as crypto-specific usages of other market terms. If you’re not sure what a debate between “hodlers” and “weak hands” means, or have forgotten, ... ( read original story ...)
Merrill Lynch Japan Finance GK — Moody’s affirms Bank of America’s ratings, outlook remains stable
Moody's affirms Bank of America's ratings, outlook remains stableRead the full article at Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports nearly back at pre-COVID levels
Japan's exports almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels in October amid stronger demand from all regions except Europe. Exports fell 0.2% in October from a year earlier, according to Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Mostly Higher; Nikkei Plunges as Improved Export Data Dampens Stimulus Chances
Pacific stock indexes were mixed, but mostly higher on Wednesday with Japan’s Nikkei taking a big hit on weak economic data. Vaccine optimism continued to drive prices higher although investors ... ( read original story ...)