Japan bolstering emergency support system for foreigners

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is developing a new framework for helping foreigners who need emergency medical or other assistance. The move, spearheaded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, comes at a time when record numbers of ... ( read original story ...)

Comcast to Buy Remaining Stake in Universal Studios Japan

Comcast announced that its NBC Universal division is set to acquire the remaining 49% stake in Osaka-based Universal Studios Japan ... You may be curious about the buzz surrounding Snap Inc.'s IPO on March 2. With the company expected to be valued around ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum project The DAO in a speech yesterday, suggesting that reoccurrences of such events could impede blockchain adoption. Speaking at a fintech forum hosted by the bank, Shigehiro Kuwabara ... ( read original story ...)

BOJ's Sato calls for raising yield targets flexibly

TOKUSHIMA, Japan Dissenting Bank of Japan board member Takehiro Sato said the central bank should be open to the idea of raising its bond yield targets before inflation hits its 2 percent goal, if improvements in the economy drive up long-term interest rates. ( read original story ...)

Mizuho Bank to open first local branch

Mizuho Bank, one of Japan’s largest financial institutions, will join Cambodia’s crowded banking sector by opening its first branch in the Kingdom next month, a bank executive said yesterday. The Japanese lender, which established a representative ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan publishes bond buying plans to keep yields at 0%

The Bank of Japan published detailed schedules of planned asset purchases for the first time on Tuesday as it seeks to prove its commitment to a zero per cent cap on 10-year government bond yields. Japan’s central bank said it will buy a minimum of ¥1 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan applies AI to market surveillance operations

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and Japan Exchange Regulation (JPX-R) revealed that they have been reviewing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies developed by NEC Corporation and Hitachi to improve market intelligence operations. At present, surveillance ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close higher after Trump speech

Tokyo shares rose Wednesday as investors breathed a sigh of relief that US President Donald Trump's speech to Congress did not deliver any unwelcome surprises, but it offered little new on his economic growth plans. Dealers were keen to see if Trump would ... ( read original story ...)

Who will win the world's biggest IPO?

"Our model shows that because of market liquidity needs and keeping (President Donald) Trump happy, they are going to list the biggest IPO in the U.S.," Kant said in an email to CNBC. Tokyo, Kant added, would likely be deemed too risky for the Saudis ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei edges up, mood cautious before Trump's speech

TOKYO Feb 28 Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rose, but gains were limited as the market awaited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump for details of his infrastructure spending and tax plans to Congress. The Nikkei rose ... ( read original story ...)