Japanese banking giant Mizuho Financial Group is nearing completion of a pilot project that utilizes the bitcoin blockchain for securities transfer. First announced last year as a proof-of-concept (PoC) built with bitcoin's open asset protocol ... ( read original story ...)
WORLDREMIT LAUNCHES ONLINE MONEY TRANSFERS IN JAPAN
Customers in Japan will now be able to send money to family and friends worldwide, using a mobile phone, tablet or computer – cutting out the need to travel to agent locations or bank branches during business hours. Bringing the offline remittance ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco IPO Under Pressure, As 9/11 Lawsuits And Oil Prices Hit
Saudi Aramco’s IPO future looks a bit more bleak than was expected ... decide not to list it on NYSE but choose major listings in London (LSE), Hong Kong or Tokyo. Such a decision could be another major slap in the face to Trump, as part of his ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges down in choppy trade as ex-dividend adjustment weighs
TOKYO, March 29 Japan's Nikkei share average edged down in choppy trade on Wednesday morning as ex-dividend share price adjustments pressured the market and offset positive sentiment from gains in Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei dropped 0.2 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Aucnet announces IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 29
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 29, 2017, under the symbol "3964" * In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 4,820,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 2,200,000 shares and privately ... ( read original story ...)
Government to help finance building of hotels amid tourism boom
only provides financial support for the construction of facilities such as schools, libraries, hospitals and nursing homes, and only in areas outside Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The government will revise the rules to enable it to finance — from next month ... ( read original story ...)
Japan loans Manila military planes for South China Sea
Japan will lease a total of five surplus Beechcraft TC-90 planes to the Philippines, according to Manila's defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Philippine military chief General Eduardo Ano said the new planes would be deployed over Benham Rise and the ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Sushiro Global Holdings announces IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 30
March 22 Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd: * Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 30, 2017, under the symbol "3563" Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/WHsZef Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds as strong yen trend pauses; buying before stocks go ex-dividend
TOKYO, March 28 Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded from more than a six-week low on Tuesday morning due to a pause in the yen's strong trend, with most sectors rose to positive territory. With the end of the business year-end looming on March 31 for a ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund announces IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 29
March 27 Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund Inc : * Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 29, 2017, under the symbol "9283" * The company will offer a total of 39,140 shares * Says the nominal offering price as of ... ( read original story ...)
Sushi chain IPO will test investor appetite for risk
The good news for Sushiro is that there are signs of pent-up retail appetite for new issues — Japanese IPO numbers are up about 15 per cent since the start of 2017 compared with the same period last year, and analysts see that growth continuing. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: No comment on reports Westinghouse to file Chapter 11
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday he did not want to comment on media reports that Toshiba Corp's (6502.T) U.S nuclear unit, Westinghouse, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Toshiba wants Westinghouse to file for ... ( read original story ...)
This cafe in Tokyo won’t hire women who wear makeup
We totally dig the makeup-free movement, but after hearing about a Tokyo cafe that won’t hire women who wear makeup, we’re a little mystified. After all, while it’s lovely to be natural and work with what you’re given, makeup is also a lot of fun. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down as automakers, electronics firms hit
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks sank on a strong yen Monday morning, with automakers and electronics firms taking a hit, while Toshiba dropped on a report that its troubled US nuclear unit could start bankruptcy proceedings this week. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electric Power : Financial Assistance from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation
On March 23, we received a funding grant of 187.6 billion yen from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation (hereinafter referred to as NDF) based on the revision of the Special Business Plan which was approved on ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei tumbles as safe-haven yen surges on Trump healthcare defeat
TOKYO, March 27 Japan's Nikkei share average skidded 1.4 percent on Monday, wallowing at a six-week low and deepening last week's 1.3 percent loss, on pressure from a resurgent yen. The dollar fell to its weakest level since November against the safe-haven ... ( read original story ...)