This was one of the first Japanese solar projects arranged by ING Asia. The bank acted as mandated lead arranger, interest rate swap arranger, facility and security agent and account bank. “We can build on this experience and best practice to finance ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank USD/JPY Forecast To Rise To 120-125
In the latest research report from Deutsche Bank, the bank states in no uncertain terms that they expect a stronger US dollar vs Japanese yen through the end of 2017 and throughout 2018. In the report, seen by exchangerates.org.uk, the German bank set the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s third FinTech Forum to focus on blockchain technology
The Bank of Japan is going to host its third Fintech Forum on 28 February 2017, which will focus on blockchain or distributed ledger technology. Hosted by the BoJ’s Fintech Center, the invite-only event will feature fintech and blockchain experts as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports up for first time in 15 months, U.S. protectionism poses risks
The trade data should be welcome news for the Bank of Japan, which is seen maintaining an upbeat view on the world's third largest economy at a policy review next week on prospects of improving global growth. However, worries about protectionism under U.S ... ( read original story ...)
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb. 28
KOCHI, Japan - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hiroshi Nakaso to meet with business leaders. WELLINGTON - Reserve Bank of New Zealand monetary policy statement and official cash rate (OCR). CHICAGO - Chicago Fed President Charles Evans speaks on the economic ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises, catching tailwind from Wall Street; Takata bounces
TOKYO Jan 25 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, getting a lift from record finishes on Wall Street on hopes the new U.S. administration will push up growth through a spending boost. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite set record highs on ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Nikkei corrects another -0.6%, almost signaling immediate-term TRADE oversold @Hedgeye within a bullish TREND
06:57a Asian stocks mixed, still Trump worrying as Tues bows out. ASX did OK as base.. 06:12a Asian Equities Update: Nikkei 18,996.37 (+1.23%), Hang Seng 22,972.49 (+0.32%.. 04:00a Asian Equities Update: NIKKEI 18877.71 (-0.07%), HANG SENG 22965.95 (+0.29%),. ( read original story ...)
Celebrity Chefs Are Eating Raw ‘Chicken Sashimi’ — Is It Safe?
It’s more widely offered in Japan though, especially in hubs such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. But even there, people have been cautioned against taking a bite of undercooked chicken. In July, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare warned that ... ( read original story ...)
Brits, Czechs claim world's most powerful 'super laser'
There are two behemoths of this kind -- the one-petawatt Texas Petawatt Laser in Austin and the two-petawatt Laser for Fast Ignition Experiments (LFEX) in Osaka, Japan. One petawatt equals one million billion watts Those lasers "have a very high peak power ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls on strong yen; Trump's protectionism weighs
TOKYO, Jan 24 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday morning after the dollar weakened to a seven-week low against the yen overnight, while concerns about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist views continued to weigh on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops on stronger yen, Trump's 'America First' views
TOKYO Jan 23 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1 percent on Monday as exporters fell on a stronger yen, while sentiment was subdued on concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist trade views. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-SHANON announces IPO on TSE Mothers on Jan.27
Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on Jan. 27, under the symbol "3976" * The company will offer a total of 150,000 shares * Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,380 yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bus Empire Caters To Taiwanese Tourists
Takura spent the next year transporting people between Tokyo and Osaka and to Kyoto and other places where tourists ... Takura plans to list his company, called Heisei, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in an IPO worth $87 million. “Usually bus companies ... ( read original story ...)
High-school dropout builds a bus empire
He worked every day he could for the next year, ferrying passengers between Tokyo and Osaka, and to Kyoto and other sightseeing ... initial public offering (IPO) to ensure the company will continue even after he retires. “Usually, bus companies don ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks agree to not call in some Toshiba loans early for now: sources
which included Japan's three mega banks, not to use provisions in the loan agreements to call in the loans early and to wait at least till the end of February for such a course of action. Most of the lenders, including main banks Sumitomo Mitsui Banking ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : BSP-Bank Lending Standards Remain Broadly Steady in Q4 2016
Release date- 20012017 - Results of the Q4 2016 Senior Bank Loan Officers' Survey (SLOS) showed that most of the respondent banks maintained their credit standards for loans to both enterprises and households during the quarter, based on the modal approach. ( read original story ...)