Mizuho Bank is to launch its well-trailed proprietary digital currency in March, with the support of 60 regional domestic banks. Reports first surfaced in September of last year that a consortium of b... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she had ‘worst attitude’ in loss
US Open champion Naomi Osaka said she had “the worst attitude” in her loss to Lesia Tsurenko in the Brisbane International semi-finals. The Japanese second seed was visibly frustrated as she was beate... ( read original story ...)
World’s Most-Prized Fish Sold for $3.1 Million in Tokyo
(Bloomberg) -- One of the world’s most expensive fish just got pricier. A 278-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for 333.6 million yen ($3.1 million) at a Tokyo fish market Saturday. The record price -- which ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Most-Prized Fish Sold for $3.1 Million at Tokyo Auction
(Bloomberg) -- One of the world’s most expensive fish just got pricier. A 278-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for 333.6 million yen ($3.1 million) at a Tokyo fish market Saturday. The record price -- which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges South Korea to avoid measures unfair to Japanese companies
Kono spoke with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha by phone on Friday. South Korean plaintiffs in a World War Two forced labor case against Japan's Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s premier: New emperor’s era to be announced April 1
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister confirmed in his New Year's news conference that the era name for the new emperor's reign will be disclosed April 1. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Stocks Diverge as China Rallies, Japan Slumps: Markets Wrap
The yen, seen as a haven trade, slipped after it whipsawed on Thursday. While stocks pared losses in Japan, they were still well in the red as traders returned from an extended New Year’s break. “I wo... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘can’t overlook’ yen’s surge, vice finance minister says
TOKYO -- A high-ranking Japanese finance official voiced strong concern about volatility in the currency market on Friday, saying the government is willing to intervene if needed. "We can't ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airbnb & Sayonara Departure Tax 2019 – New Rules Singaporean Travellers Need to Know
But visiting Japan just got a bit more expensive – two new rules pertaining to departure taxes and Airbnb in Japan have kicked in, impacting all incoming tourists. Here’s how you’ll be affected. Begin... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asakawa: monitoring FX closely
Japan's Masatsugu Asakawa, the Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, is hitting the wires with comments about the FX space after Thursday's rapid plunge-and-bounce. Ministry of Finance w... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho to Release Its Own Cryptocurrency in March
Mizuho also has a particular interest in blockchain technology. Last year, it completed a trade finance transaction via a blockchain, which involved sending information from Japan to Australia with ke... ( read original story ...)
Japan MoF Asakawa says will take appropriate steps on FX in needed
I am worried G7 and G20 have confirmed cooperation on FX is possible if needed Excessive FX moves are undesirable for stable economy shrinking US-Japan spreads is one reason for yen strength ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index joins global slump after Apple China warning
Japan is playing catch-up in the global stocks rout. Load Error The country's Nikkei index dropped more than 3% Friday morning, in the market's first day of trading following the New Year break. "For ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Manufacturing PMI improves in December to 52.6
Japan's Nikkei Manufacturing PMI for December ticked higher to 52.6, compared to the previous reading of 52.4. Median market forecasts were expecting the indicator to remains stuck at 52.4, but the un... ( read original story ...)
Fosun aims to take on Disney with stake in Japan theme park
Fosun's proposed investment in Huis Ten Bosch fits well with the new mood, and the company has a track record in Japan. In 2015 ... to learn the business. Nikkei staff writer Hiroki Obayashi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan December manufacturing PMI lifted by best output growth in eight months
The final Markit/Nikkei Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was a seasonally adjusted 52.6 in December, up from a flash reading of 52.4 and higher than a November’s final 52.2. The in... ( read original story ...)