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The octogenarian monarch, who has overseen the launch of an ambitious economic reform plan since his accession two years ago, is expected to visit Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and China ... to be the world's biggest IPO, and have solicited financial advice ... ( read original story ...)

In fact, istyle, the operator of the well-regarded cosmetics review website and retail chain in Japan, is planning to open stores across Asia. The Taiwan store opens in May. Istyle in 2007 began opening @cosme stores in Japan, bringing together brands that ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister spent Friday afternoon meditating while staff at some of the country's biggest firms quit work early -- in time for a bit of shopping or maybe a boozy train ride. Welcome to Premium Friday, Japan's latest bid to tackle two perennial ... ( read original story ...)

The Nikkei 225 has lost puff since scaling the peaks of early January Numerous attempts to retake them have ended in failure However the downside hasn’t been tested too much either, which is an encouraging sign Japan’s Nikkei 225 equity benchmark has ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Listed Japan is swimming in record profits. As resource prices recover and a formerly strengthening yen has regained some of its weakness, the combined net profit of Japan's major listed companies is poised to hit a record this fiscal year for the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister will spend Friday afternoon meditating while staff at some of the country's biggest firms are also quitting work early -- in time for a bit of shopping or maybe a boozy train ride. Welcome to Premium Friday, Japan's latest bid to ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - From the "Rocky" theme to cash handouts and early "Premium Friday" finishes, a small but growing number of companies in workaholic Japan are getting creative with the ways they're getting employees out the door early. The government ... ( read original story ...)

And a railway operator is running a booze train, where passengers can enjoy four hours of solid drinking. This is how some of Japan Inc. is responding to a government campaign to get the country’s chronically overworked populace to leave the office by 3 ... ( read original story ...)

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (Feb. 21) Saudi Aramco has ruled out Asian exchanges – like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore – for its IPO and is planning to offer its stock on a Western exchange. Trending: There Are Big Changes and Big ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito has suggested he is ready to take on the duties of emperor from his father as the country prepares for its expected first imperial abdication in two centuries. Emperor Akihito, now 83, said in August that his advancing age and ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Alliance News) - Corporate service prices in Japan were up 0.5% on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday. That was in line with expectations and unchanged from the December reading following an upward revision from 0.4%. On a monthly ... ( read original story ...)

President started her career as teenage teller in local branch Critics say Kochi Shinkin Bank has lost its way and is acting more like an investment firm than a regional lender. Supporters say it shows that provincial banks can thrive in Japan even as ... ( read original story ...)

Man GLG's Harker (pictured) has increased his exposure to companies where valuations appear attractive to value investors such as himself. This includes banking and iron & steel names, which have underperformed for long periods of time. The manager said ... ( read original story ...)

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese and Chinese companies are looking at investing and partnering with Philippine firms amid the bright prospects brought about by the sustained growth in the economy. Security Bank Corp. president and CEO Alfonso Salcedo Jr ... ( read original story ...)

An Asia-based bank is pulling out of Geneva – another blow to the city's ambitions as a finance center. Mitsubishi UFJ Wealth Management will close its Geneva offices, according to an entry published in Switzerland's commercial register. Chairman Antoine ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Feb 23 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday morning as financial stocks weakened after U.S. yields fell on the cautious tone struck in minutes of the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. The Nikkei dropped 0.5 percent to 19,290 ... ( read original story ...)