Masayoshi Amamiya, Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor, stated on Saturday that it was unclear whether digital currencies could enhance the monetary policies of central banks. He elaborated that the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Yumeshima safe as a casino site? Some question Osaka’s pitch after flooding at Kansai airport
All three are expected to submit proposals if Osaka is officially chosen as a casino site. The expert committee is expected to be made up of specialists in casino economics and finance, security, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense plan to omit mention of strike capability
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to leave out any mention of the country's ability to strike enemy bases, such as when a missile launch against the country is imminent, from defense ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s missing cruise passengers expose visa loopholes
TOKYO -- A small but growing number of tourists arriving in Japan aboard cruise ships have absconded in recent years, having come via a system that allows for temporary visa-free entry to the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s missing cruise passengers raise visa loophole fears
TOKYO -- A small but growing number of tourists arriving in Japan aboard cruise ships have absconded in recent years, having come via a system that allows for temporary visa-free entry to the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. nudged to raise pay as 2019 tax hike looms
TOKYO -- The Japanese government has begun pushing the business community to raise pay ahead of the annual labor talks in the spring, as Japan faces a critical test in its battle against deflation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister says U.S. currency report won’t restrict forex policy
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that a U.S. government report on currencies did not suggest Tokyo’s foreign-exchange policy was inappropriate and that ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei on track for third week of losses as global sentiment slides
TOKYO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Friday, tracking broader losses in global equities markets and heading for its third straight week of decline. The Nikkei share average at one stage dr... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as on hawkish Fed minutes, surprise decline in exports
TOKYO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Thursday, as hawkish minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting knocked global sentiment and a surprise decline in exports hit machine... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inflation Rises for Second Month on Energy
Japan’s key inflation gauge edged up in September, bringing the Bank of Japan back to the halfway point toward its price target, though gains are still largely limited to energy. Consumer prices, excl... ( read original story ...)
Krungsri teams up with MUFG to offer cutting edge cross-border banking services
Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya Pcl.) is banking on the vast network of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to help its customers in Thailand expand regionally and globally. Meanwhile, its Japanese custom... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s US Open win re-opens cultural discussion in Japan
And on Thursday, Osaka was introduced in Japan as a “brand ambassador” for the Japanese car maker Nissan. It’s a three-year deal, though financial terms were not disclosed. Osaka defeated ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s firms fret over potential hit from trade woes, BOJ warns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Many Japanese companies have avoided a direct hit from escalating trade frictions so far, but they increasingly worry their business will be impacted, central bank officials said on ... ( read original story ...)
A tax hike Japan can’t afford
In June, Japan even recorded the biggest jump in inflation-adjusted real wages in 21 years, cheering global investors who propelled the Nikkei Stock Average to its highest in 27 years. But ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ offers bleaker view on regional Japan, firms fret about trade war impact
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan cut its economic assessment for two of the country’s nine regions hit by natural disasters, and pointed to complaints by some firms over the potential fallout from ... ( read original story ...)
London Solidifies Lead, New York Rises Fast and Tokyo Retains 3rd in Global Rankings
TOKYO — London, New York, Tokyo and Paris were again named the world’s most comprehensively attractive cities, in that order, in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2018 report published today ... ( read original story ...)