Fintech startup Money Forward IPO expected September

TOKYO -- Fintech startup Money Forward could go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market by September. The funds raised from the initial public offering will be spent on boosting sales offices and expanding operations and the company's market ... ( read original story ...)

Japan eyes new launchpad to spur growth of rocket industry

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is exploring the idea of building a launch facility for small rockets to make it easier for newcomers to enter the business. The government has effectively monopolized the launch business, but a new law passed last year ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s tallest building won’t be a towering risk: CEO

Junichi Yoshida, the Japanese real estate developer's CEO, told The Nikkei how he perceived the potential risks to the new skyscraper. Edited excerpts from the interview follow. Q: Why did you choose to build the tallest building in Japan? A: Sending a ... ( read original story ...)

Aging Japan Puts A Strain On The Financial System

About 40 percent of the increase in the size of market finance in Japan since 1990 can be explained by aging. Smaller banks that rely on lending to local markets are particularly vulnerable, since they face less demand from households and firms. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Finance: Outcome of board meeting

This is to inform that Ms. Meghna S. Mistry has tendered her resignation from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company with effect from August 11, 2017. Pursuant to Regulation 30 (2) & Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations ... ( read original story ...)

EU-Japan deal ‘can boost Irish exports’

Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50pc from the current 38.5pc between August 1 ... ( read original story ...)

Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, files for IPO

Tokyo-based Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market with plans to offer 50,000 shares for public ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Smoke partners with Aphria to launch medical cannabis

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 10, 2017) - Tokyo Smoke breaks ground by introducing four medical cannabis strains in collaboration with Aphria Inc., one of Canada's largest licensed producers of medical marijuana. This is the first time a Canadian ... ( read original story ...)

Ireland to benefit from EU-Japan trade deal – Kelly

More trade means more jobs," added Mr Kelly. Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Display faces rocky road even with new turnaround plan

TOKYO -- Although Japan Display announced a bold turnaround plan on Wednesday, it is unclear whether it can break into the market for cutting-edge OLED panels or if it will require further financial assistance from its top shareholder, the Innovation ... ( read original story ...)

Toshiba gets auditors’ signoff, avoiding delisting for now

TOKYO — Toshiba Corp.’s auditors signed off, belatedly, on its earnings Thursday, meaning the embattled Japanese electronics and nuclear company will likely avert delisting, for now. But the auditors, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Aarata, cautioned about ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei skids to 2-1/2-month lows on rising North Korea risk

TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled to 2-1/2-month lows on Wednesday morning on escalating geopolitical tensions with North Korean, which boosted the safe-haven yen and knocked many stocks. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to 19,738 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Biggest Bank Is Looking for Overseas Talent

Andrew Mitola had never heard of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. until he met recruiters for the Japanese bank during his junior year of college. Now the New Jersey native is among the first to join Japan’s biggest lender under an overseas graduate ... ( read original story ...)