AOMORI, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday the central bank must be vigilant to heightening risks to its economic growth forecast, underlining the stiff ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Govt & Firms including Mizuho Bank, Suzuki to Infuse $140 Mn in 100 Indian Startups
India and Japan are jointly launching a $187 million (Rs 1,298 crore) startup fund-of-funds (FoF) to invest in over 100 technology startups in India with focus on ventures working in the fields of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: IOC officially bans AIBA from amateur boxing due to finance and government issues
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday officially took over the boxing qualification and competition for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics and suspended international boxing federation AIBA ... ( read original story ...)
OPEC Decision Hinges on Osaka G20 Meetings
However, the Osaka G20 meetings on June 28-29 are the main risk to a straightforward rollover of the cuts. A bearish outcome in Japan could force a late change to the OPEC calculus, which is one ... ( read original story ...)
Chotto Matte is Introducing Nikkei Cuisine to Toronto in a Big Way
Nikkei food isn’t something the average Torontonian is familiar with. Japanese restaurants sprout in all corners of the city, dishing out sushi, ramen, and skewered izakaya fare. However, Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Banks Pinched by Zero-Yield Experiment
Nearly three years ago, the Bank of Japan said it would fix the yield of the 10-year Japanese government bond around zero. It was a rare move, since central banks usually wield their power by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Change of Representative Director
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Japan financial watchdog mulls fine for Nissan over Ghosn pay issue
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co up to 4 billion yen ($37 million) over the alleged underreporting of former Chairman ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Appointment of Board of Directors
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Japan’s Abe wants G-20 to unite on trade, Middle East
But he also has to steer the discussions on protectionism and other difficult topics. G-20 finance ministers who gathered in Fukuoka in southern Japan earlier this month avoided using phrases such as ... ( read original story ...)
Walmart Plans Japan Unit Re-Listing After Struggling to Find a Buyer
In Japan, where it has failed to gain traction against local rivals like Aeon Co. and Seven & I Holdings Co., there was speculation that the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer was preparing to sell ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposes LCR for U.S. branches of foreign banks
The BOJ (Bank of Japan), FSA (Financial Services Agency) and JBA (Japanese Bankers Association) have issued comment letters to US agencies urging against standardized liquidity requirements for U.S. ... ( read original story ...)
High-tech services help Japan’s foreign workforce settle in
Companies in Japan have taken note and are rolling out a host of technology-based services to help the country's growing foreign workforce settle into their new environment. Trading house Sojitz ... ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo celebrates its first summer music festival and beach event “Puroland Summer Festival 2019”
Sanrio Puroland has created a unique festival bringing together three different event settings at Hello Kitty Land Tokyo. "Puroland Summer Festival 2019" will feature a music festival, a beach fun ... ( read original story ...)
Big plastic user Japan fights waste ahead of G-20 summit
TOKYO — Japan has a plastic problem. In a country where cleanliness and neat packaging have long been considered good service, almost everything, from single bananas to individual pieces of vegetables ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asian currencies weaker than they should be against dollar
We have estimated the most reasonable exchange rate, or the Nikkei equilibrium rate, between the Japanese and U.S. currencies by using a range of relevant domestic and international macroeconomic ... ( read original story ...)