TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank will be able to unwind its massive policy stimulus “quite well,” dismissing concerns that a shift away from years of aggressive easing could roil the economy. “Whoever the leader…I ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Blood Banking Market: Reagent and Instrument Supplier Shares, and Market Segment Sales Forecasts [Updated: 28062016] Prices from USD $1850
This report provides an overview of the Japanese blood banking market, including sales and market shares of leading suppliers of blood typing, grouping and infectious disease screening tests, as well as test volume and sales forecasts by market segment. ( read original story ...)
Has the Bank of Japan really tamed long rates?
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan has managed to stabilize long-term interest rates at its target level of around 0%, but its efforts have sapped vitality out of the Japanese government bond market and may have planted the seeds of future volatility. Japan Bond ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expands at fastest pace in a year in January-March
TOKYO Japan's economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, government data showed on Thursday, heightening prospects of a steady recovery driven by robust global demand. The data offers some relief to Bank of Japan policymakers ... ( read original story ...)
Low interest rates still squeezing Japanese banking profits
TOKYO -- Japan's five leading banking groups reported a third straight year of shrinking aggregate profit Monday, hampered by the central bank's negative interest rate policy, but the strength of their overseas operations helped stave off a worse result. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco Announces Key Appointments Ahead of IPO
The new appointments come ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that may be the largest in the world. Aramco also appointed six deputy chairmen and two associate general councils, according to an initial memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)
Is Cameco Corp. Still a Long-Term Opportunity?
A recent decision by an Osaka court ruled out some of those closures ... Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner just issued a Buy Recommendation on this recent Canadian IPO. Stock Advisor Canada’s Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler, also recommended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's ruling party heavyweight signals readiness to join AIIB: Nikkei
TOKYO Japan's senior ruling party official has signaled Tokyo's readiness to join the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), saying it was crucial to reach a decision soon, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. "The key would be how ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT
While central banks around the world are taking an active interest in blockchain and digital ledger technology (DLT), we shouldn't expect the institutions that manage money supplies to lead their development. That was one takeaway from a new conversation ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan bank MUFG's profit down 2.6 pct on weak domestic lending
TOKYO, May 15 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan's biggest lender by assets, reported a 2.6 percent fall in profit for the year ended in March due to weak lending income and the central bank's negative interest rate policy. Weak economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank MUFG's annual profit down 2.6 pct on weak domestic lending
TOKYO May 15 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said on Monday net profit fell 2.6 percent for the year ended in March, hurt by weak lending income. Japan's biggest lender by assets said net profit came in at 926.4 billion yen ($8.16 billion)in the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges down on stronger yen, geopolitical concerns
TOKYO, May 15 Japanese stocks edged down on Monday morning, pressured by a stronger yen, a widespread cyber attack, and North Korea's missile test over the weekend. The Nikkei share average fell 0.2 percent to 19,853.71 points in midmorning trade. ( read original story ...)
Toronto Exchange Still In The Running For Aramco IPO
Among them are London, New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Besides the fees that the IPO would bring in for the winner/s, the listing will also substantially enhance the reputation of the chosen exchange or exchanges. Riyadh is betting a lot on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's solar reforms cast shadow on renewable energy
TOKYO -- Japan's crackdown on licensed solar power providers who never began operations could set back renewable energy development in the country and put more facilities in the hands of a few major players. Like a number of its peers, Enblue was forced ... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Nikkei slips as 20,000 mark looms; earnings broadly well received
May 12 Japanese shares slipped from near 1-1/2-year highs on Friday as the market took a breather from its rally since mid-April, while trading was also influenced by a mixed bag of earnings with Nissan Motor rising on a surprise dividend hike. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe ready to go for broke on constitutional changes
TOKYO -- After years of biding his time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is poised to make a serious attempt at revising the country's constitution. The changes he envisions would bestow constitutional recognition on the Self-Defense Forces, as well as ... ( read original story ...)