TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign nationals seeking to work in Japan, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as the country grapples with a serious labor shortage. The new policy, which will ease Japanese language ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s net income rises for second year due to earnings from ETFs
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan’s net income rose in fiscal 2017 for a second straight year due to increased income from its holdings of exchange-traded funds. Net income for the fiscal year ended in March stood at 764.7 billion yen ($7.03 billion ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Assign Outsourcing of the Work of System Related Equipment
Address : Futanako-shi, Tokyo 1-19 Bank of Japan Bunka Fuchu Branch Tel: +81-042 (351) 1198 Fax: +81-042 (368) 8844 Description : Tenders are invited for Assign Outsourcing of the Work of System Related Equipment. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bond Veteran Eyes ‘Smart Beta’ Opportunity as Returns Sink
With the Bank of Japan’s fixing of the government bond yield curve decimating investor returns in the world’s second-biggest public debt market, it takes some creativity -- and a lot of math -- to come up with ways to make money. At least that’s the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is struggling to boost inflation
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 0.5% year-over-year in May. That was down from the 0.6% print in April. The Bank of Japan is targetting 2% inflation. Japanese inflation is weak, and moving further away from the Bank of Japan's target. That trend looks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease language criteria for unskilled foreign workers
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign nationals seeking to work in Japan, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as the country grapples with a serious labor shortage, especially in the construction industry. The new policy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s divestment campaign pits Buddhist priest against banks
Now he’s at the forefront of a budding movement in Japan to withdraw money from banks that provide finance for environmentally harmful energy projects. “I was taught about the idea of how changing your bank account can contribute to bettering the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s casino market can top Singapore, says Las Vegas executive
Murren, who spearheads the casino empire, spoke to the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo on the same day as the bill's latest advance. MGM is one of several companies seeking a gaming license in Japan. "Companies and municipalities that have been silent up ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam girl’s murder in Japan stirs cry for justice
The third-grader, Le Thi Nhat Linh, "loved Japan," her mother told Nikkei. She added that she hoped the courts would "protect children and uphold justice" by handing down a harsh sentence. She and her husband have received public support from both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s young entrepreneurs embrace foreign tourists and workers
TOKYO -- With international tourism to Japan driving consumption in the graying society, younger entrepreneurs are tapping these visitors as well as foreign workers for business growth. While tourist attractions and restaurants post multilingual signs and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan can’t stop talking about a violent American football play
TOKYO -- Coaches overlording players has long been a serious issue in Japanese sports. But earlier this month, the practice blew up into a full-blown scandal. In an American football game against Kwansei Gakuin University, a defensive end from Nihon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s blue chips plunge on Trump car tariff threat
TOKYO -- Shares in leading Japanese automobile, machinery and finance companies took a dive Thursday after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump threatened steep car tariffs and American interest rates lost upward momentum. The Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops as U.S probe hits automakers, its volatility index soars
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to more than two-week lows on Thursday as automakers slumped after the Trump administration launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei: Japan to set interim fiscal target to balance budget in FY2025
TOKYO: Japan’s government will push back its timeframe for achieving a balanced budget by five years to fiscal 2025 but set an interim target to review progress in getting the country’s fiscal house in order, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops to over 2-week lows as U.S probe hits automakers
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to more than two-week lows on Thursday as automakers like Toyota slumped after the Trump administration launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese blue chips not prepared for EU data security rules
TOKYO -- Nearly 80% of the major Japanese corporations surveyed by Nikkei say they are not yet completely compliant with the tougher data protection rules the European Union will put into force on Friday. The General Data Protection Regulation mandates ... ( read original story ...)