Japan's second-largest bank by assets said it expects 80 billion yen in net income for the business year ending March 31, instead of 570 billion yen it had predicted earlier. Mizuho said it would book ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s case puts Japan’s justice system in an unflattering light
... reported abroad and many Japanese know that the Japanese criminal justice system is not necessarily at a global standard,” wrote former Tokyo District Court judge Takao Nakayama in the Nikkei busi... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan board member calls for more stimulus if economy sinks
Rather, we should look at whether the economy is worsening or whether inflation is slowing permanently," he told a news conference after meeting with business leaders in Kofu, eastern Japan. He noted ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn freed on bail after three months in Japanese jail
His bail was the latest twist in a case that has gripped Japan and the business world since the auto industry titan's November 19 arrest. The 64-year-old faces three charges of financial misconduct ov... ( read original story ...)
JETRO Presents 10 Japanese Startups at SXSW 2019
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/JETRO?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#JETROlt;/agt;–The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present 10 innovative Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan chair Ghosn leaves jail, says to fight Japan’s ‘meritless’ charges
The case has cast a harsh light on Japan's criminal justice system ... which is based on a web of cross-shareholding and operational integration. Independent.ie Business Desk European shares stalled o... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ‘delivery health’ business extorted customers in honban hoodwink
OSAKA (TR) – In Japan, paying for full sex is illegal — and you might wind up getting swindled. Osaka Prefectural Police last month announced the bust of a so-called “delivery health” out-call service ... ( read original story ...)
How to book flights to Tokyo and Japan using Qantas Points
So whether you’re hitting the powdery slopes, closing your next business deal or even both, here’s how to turn your Qantas Points into a ticket to Japan. Qantas offers daily flights to Tokyo Narita fr... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court grants ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail
A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn ... It was the latest twist in a case that has kept Japan and the business world gripped since the tycoon’s shock arrest on November 19 ov... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court grants ex-Nissan chief Ghosn bail
A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn ... It was the latest twist in a case that has kept Japan and the business world gripped since the tycoon’s shock arrest on November 19 ov... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn closer to release as Tokyo court grants bail request
Carlos Ghosn’s impending release from a Tokyo jail is in jeopardy after prosecutors appealed ... Authorities in Japan are investigating Ghosn’s business dealings globally, including in the Middle East ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court grants bail to ousted Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn, prosecutors appeal
A Japanese court granted bail to ousted Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Tuesday but prosecutors swiftly appealed the decision, delaying an immediate release of the once-feted executive after mor... ( read original story ...)
Japan February services PMI shows new business grows at fastest pace in almost six years
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese services sector activity expanded in February as new business grew at the fastest pace in almost six years, a business survey showed on Tuesday, a sign that domestic demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans rule change to encourage regional bank consolidation: Nikkei
Japan’s roughly 100 regional banks are grappling with diminishing returns from their traditional lending business, affected by the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy and a dwindling populatio... ( read original story ...)
Why Both Japanese And Foreign Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Fukuoka
For example, the following year, the Fukuoka Regional Immigration Bureau became the first entity in Japan to begin offering short-term Business Manager Visas, also known as Startup Visas. Foreigners w... ( read original story ...)
SA firms arrive in Japan to showcase at FoodEx exhibition
The 30 business people, who are expected to showcase some of the finest South African food products and beverages at the FoodEx exhibition, have on Monday arrived in Japan. The business people ... ( read original story ...)