Tag: banking

Japan's biggest banks said they will work together to build a less expensive money transfer network focused mainly on small transactions among individuals. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s benchmark bond yield is likely to hold above 0%, even if the Treasuries equivalent continues to decline, according to market participants.The perception that the Bank of Japan is unlikely to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s quiet push to protect its supply chains in the era of Covid-19 may prove a boon for Southeast Asian nations looking to gain from the growing backlash against China.The Japanese government is p ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's biggest banks said they will work together to build a less expensive money transfer network focused mainly on small transactions among individuals. ( read original story ...)

Russia has revamped the rules of the cryptocurrency game within its borders. In short: cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and others can be traded, but no goods and services in Russia are allowed ... ( read original story ...)

Fashion conglomerate Shandong Ruyi, best known for its ambition to be the LVMH of China, has brushed aside a sale of textile maker Lycra proposed by Lycra's creditors and is instead looking to ... ( read original story ...)

Scams are running rampant on Instagram in 2020 – even as legitimate crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly using the platform for business. ( read original story ...)

Sweden’s finance minister said the country’s light-touch lockdown may have contributed to a less severe contraction in the economy. Meanwhile, German manufacturing continued its recovery in June, with ... ( read original story ...)

Foreigners turned net sellers of Japanese equities last week after three straight weeks of purchases, marking their biggest net offload since mid-March on renewed concerns about rising coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's three biggest banks and two smaller banks are starting talks on building a common settlement infrastructure for small payments, with the aim of cutting interbank fees, they announced on ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese shares fell on Thursday as investors stayed away from risky bets amid a largely downbeat earnings season, though Toyota rose after unexpectedly avoiding a loss last quarter. The Nikkei index ... ( read original story ...)

A governor in central Japan announced a state of emergency Thursday due to rising virus cases and asked businesses and people to curb their activities, especially during an upcoming holiday. Aichi pre ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese shares edged lower in choppy trade on Thursday, weighed down by concerns about corporate profits ahead of Toyota Motor Corp's earnings announcement later in the day. The Nikkei index ticked ... ( read original story ...)

Nairobi's food scene is diversifying rapidly. A few years ago, the word Nikkei in the fine dining scene, was almost unheard of if not met with a blank strange quizzical look. But today, things have ... ( read original story ...)

Britain and Japan stand "side by side" on support for freedom in Hong Kong and other major issues, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said after a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu ... ( read original story ...)

The crypto currency, which saw price shoot up recently, now boasts a new listing on the Professional Digital Currency Exchange, PROBIT. ( read original story ...)