SEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday with Chinese stocks outperforming the region, as investors watched the latest developments on trade. Prices of oil stabilized. KEEPING S... ( read original story ...)
After Mercari: Japanese asset managers see new era in venture capital investing
TOKYO (Reuters) - The hugely successful IPO by online marketplace Mercari in June was a bonanza for its shareholders – and may transform lukewarm attitudes among mainstream asset managers about invest... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Is Committed to Low Rates. Sort of. For Now.
Japan may be just posing as an outlier. Yes, the Bank of Japan renewed its commitment to ultra-low interest rates just as other developed economies were moving toward further rate increases and an end ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei dips as market braces for US-Japan trade talks; Shiseido weighs
TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei edged lower on Wednesday as the market braced for the start of U.S.-Japan trade talks the next day, offsetting gains in companies which posted strong results su... ( read original story ...)
Cat snap: Tokyo ‘lucky cat’ temple draws Instagrammers
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo's Gotokuji temple has long attracted spiritual visitors with its thousands of figurines of beckoning white cats, thought to bring good luck. But of late it has brought in another b... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei up after SoftBank jumps on strong Q1; rebounding China market calms sentiment
TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average gained on Tuesday after index-heavyweight SoftBank jumped on the back of strong first-quarter results, while a rebound in Chinese shares also help... ( read original story ...)
Park Hotel Tokyo Awarded Two Fodor’s Best Awards
TOKYO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Hotel Tokyo announced on August 7 that it has received two awards from Fodor's, the leading name in travel guides for over 80 years, "The Best Bang-For-Your-Bu... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Is Roiling Markets
The Bank of Japan’s most significant policy changes to its massive monetary stimulus in two years quickly injected life into the government bond market. BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central b... ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending falls but wage growth hits 21-year high
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's household spending fell for the fifth straight month in June but real wages rose at their fastest pace in more than 21 years thanks to higher summer bonuses, which could prov... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan Hold on to Second-Largest Equity Market Position?
On Aug 3, China lost its position as the world’s second-biggest stock market to Japan. Understandably, trade war fears along with a slowing economy have been taking its toll on China’s stocks as the C... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank monetises investments as telco IPO looms
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T ... The technology firm, which is planning an initial public offering (IPO) for its domestic telecoms unit, also said profit was bolstered by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister says no concrete plan now for U.S. infrastructure fund
Japan has been discussing ways to promote infrastructure development in the United States with its ally but has no concrete plan now to establish a sovereign fund to support it, Finance Minister Taro ... ( read original story ...)
How to End Japan’s Deflation? Abolish Cash
Monetary medicine in Japan is keeping the economy alive, but with nasty side effects. The search for a new cure should begin with a simple question: What if the Bank of Japan were to throw out its mon... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. Needs to Pay for Performance
There was nothing to force the directors to accept him. Japan Inc. has come a long way since Pickens took on Koito Manufacturing Co., a supplier of parts to Toyota Motor Corp. Backed by Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
MUFG can expand Bank Danamon stake if it meets certain conditions- Indonesia regulator
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian regulators said Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) (8306.T) can expand its stake in PT Bank Danamon Tbk (BDMN.JK) to beyond 40 percent provided it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medical school said to alter tests to keep out women
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese medical university has systematically discriminated against female applicants because women tend to quit as doctors after starting families, causing hospital staffing shortages ... ( read original story ...)