TOKYO -- Japan's newly launched marine unit will hold joint exercises with the U.S. in October off the coast of Okinawa and in the South China Sea to show off its readiness to counter invaders ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to accept tourist visa applications online
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will put in place an online system for accepting tourist visa applications, starting with Chinese traveling in groups in fiscal 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Olympics 2020 to see Tokyo using driverless taxis, Tests on public roads begins
Japanese taxi firm Hinomaru Kotsu is aiming at roll out of driverless taxis on the streets of Tokyo before the start of 2020 Olympics. Considering the tests it's done so far, it seems the future of se... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan places trade war defense at center of strategy
TOKYO -- The 32 branches of the Bank of Japan, the country's central bank, have embarked on an emergency survey of companies in each district to grasp the impact of the intensifying trade war on ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Meltdown Hits Japanese Mom-and-Pop Investors
Mr. Tokue, the investor based near Osaka, said the damage to his overall portfolio wasn ... U.S. General Says Uber's CFO Pick Gives Strength to Executive Team Ahead of IPO Visit site ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank chief says no rate hike for ‘long time’
The Bank of Japan will not raise interest rates "for quite a long time", its chief said in an interview published Saturday even as its US and European peers tighten monetary policy. Haruhiko Kuroda di... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat, snaps 8-day rally on U.S.-China trade war fears
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei ended flat on Friday, snapping an eight-day rally after U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to quickly ratchet up a trade war with China, rattling Asi... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda: no rate hike ‘for an extended time’ – paper
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is unlikely to raise interest rates for “quite some time” and recent steps to make policy more flexible is not preparation for policy normalization, governor Haruhi... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China iron out currency swap revival ahead of summit
BEIJING -- Japan and China agreed Friday to accelerate cooperation in financial areas, including the resumption of currency swaps, laying the groundwork for a formal deal at a summit that the two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister, Chinese officials endorse global trade system amidst Trump tariffs
BEIJING—Japan’s finance minister and Chinese officials have pledged support ... Beijing’s relations with Tokyo have been strained in recent years over territorial disputes and China’s military ambitio... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan tweaks JGB purchase plan; futures fall on speculation of less buying
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan tweaked its monthly government bond buying plan on Friday, stoking speculation that it may further reduce its massive bond buying and pushing down the price of ... ( read original story ...)
BOI, Japan bank tie-up to promote Philippines to Japan SMEs
MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has partnered with a Japanese bank to work together to encourage firms from Japan to do business and invest in the Philippines. In a statement yest... ( read original story ...)
Have we learnt the lessons of the financial crisis?
But can we learn?” A couple of weeks ago I caught up with Nakaso again by phone. Since we first met in Tokyo two decades ago, a lot of financial water has flowed under the bridge. I have moved to Amer... ( read original story ...)
Japan says financial dialogue with China ‘extremely good’
following the China-Japan Finance Dialogue. Japan hopes bilateral financial cooperation, including resumption of currency swap arrangements, will pave the way for a meeting between Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to hire 500 immigration staffers ahead of new visas
TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Justice on Thursday requested its largest-ever budget for fiscal 2019, including 58.8 billion yen ($528 million) to create a new agency dedicated to immigration ... ( read original story ...)
China ramps up charm offensive with Japan
Taro Aso, Japan’s finance minister, will travel to Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Liu Kun, as diplomatic contacts between the two largest powers in East Asia pick up pace. “We’re goin... ( read original story ...)