SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A 72-year-old South Korean man was in critical condition after setting himself ablaze in downtown Seoul on Thursday, apparently to express his anger toward Japan amid ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Amamiya reiterates readiness for more easing to head off risks
KAGOSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Thursday the central bank was prepared to expand monetary stimulus to head off economic risks, warning that ... ( read original story ...)
Fast Growing Sushi Bar IPO
A subsidiary of Kura Japan with 400 restaurants ... Here are four things you need to know as Kura Sushi launches its IPO. To read the entire article, sign up for a free 7-day trial of IPO Pro, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG weathers near-zero rates with 24% profit jump in first quarter
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306.T) on Wednesday posted a 24% jump in first-quarter profit, as the sale of foreign bonds and other one-off gains helped it ride out ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Financial Highlights for 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2020
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Tokyo Finance – Compliances-Reg. 39 (3) – Details of Loss of Certificate / Duplicate Certificate
Pursuant to Regulation 39 (3) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 information regarding issue of Duplicate share certificate. ... ( read original story ...)
Gods of wind and thunder appear on Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics coins
Works depicting the famous gods of wind and thunder have been selected as new designs for commemorative ¥500 coins to be made to celebrate the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Financial : Japan’s Mizuho first quarter profit up 0.8% on overseas lending strength
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mizuho Financial Group reported on Wednesday a 0.8% rise in first-quarter net profit, with strength in its overseas lending helping offset a tepid loans business at home. Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the lose-lose trade fight between Japan and South Korea
"Japan would demand a return of any seized assets ... Contributing writer Steven Borowiec in Seoul and Nikkei Asian Review columnist Yasu Ota and Nikkei Asian Review chief business news ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Promises Easing if Needed but Leaves Rates Unchanged
TOKYO—Japan’s central bank said it wouldn’t hesitate to ease monetary policy further should the need arise, an attempt to keep pace with other major central banks that are preparing to cut rates. But ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and US break new ground on free digital trade
TOKYO -- Japanese and American trade negotiators have reached a broad agreement on the digital economy, the Nikkei learned Tuesday, in which digital products are tariff-free and businesses can ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record number of women working, but challenges remain
Japan's workforce totaled 67.47 million people ... rather than seniority will also help talented women compete with men. Nikkei staff writer Connor Cislo contributed to this report. ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank incubator steps up investment in Japanese AI
who adds there is a growing opportunity in Japan. "We will be investing in a few new startups," Amemiya told the Nikkei Asian Review. "We will be making some announcements very soon." Deepcore is ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, warns of easing if price goal threatened
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept its monetary settings steady on Tuesday but added language to its policy statement that it would ease "without hesitation" if the economy loses momentum for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds policy steady, but says it would ease to meet inflation goal
The central bank of Japan said in its policy statement that it would ease "without hesitation" if the economy loses momentum for achieving the 2% inflation target. The Bank of Japan on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Industrial Output Falls More Than Expected in June
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s factory output fell more than expected in June as trade tensions and a slowdown in the global economy dragged exports lower for a seventh straight month. Industrial production ... ( read original story ...)