The Bank of Japan is going to host its third Fintech Forum on 28 February 2017, which will focus on blockchain or distributed ledger technology. Hosted by the BoJ’s Fintech Center, the invite-only event will feature fintech and blockchain experts as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports up for first time in 15 months, U.S. protectionism poses risks
The trade data should be welcome news for the Bank of Japan, which is seen maintaining an upbeat view on the world's third largest economy at a policy review next week on prospects of improving global growth. However, worries about protectionism under U.S ... ( read original story ...)
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb. 28
KOCHI, Japan - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hiroshi Nakaso to meet with business leaders. WELLINGTON - Reserve Bank of New Zealand monetary policy statement and official cash rate (OCR). CHICAGO - Chicago Fed President Charles Evans speaks on the economic ... ( read original story ...)
The best business class on Sydney-Tokyo flights
Receive 75,000 Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months plus no annual fee for the first year. T&Cs, fees and charges. Online offer only. Click here to apply now. Jetting from Sydney to Tokyo’s Haneda or Narita ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises, catching tailwind from Wall Street; Takata bounces
TOKYO Jan 25 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, getting a lift from record finishes on Wall Street on hopes the new U.S. administration will push up growth through a spending boost. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite set record highs on ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Nikkei corrects another -0.6%, almost signaling immediate-term TRADE oversold @Hedgeye within a bullish TREND
06:57a Asian stocks mixed, still Trump worrying as Tues bows out. ASX did OK as base.. 06:12a Asian Equities Update: Nikkei 18,996.37 (+1.23%), Hang Seng 22,972.49 (+0.32%.. 04:00a Asian Equities Update: NIKKEI 18877.71 (-0.07%), HANG SENG 22965.95 (+0.29%),. ( read original story ...)
Celebrity Chefs Are Eating Raw ‘Chicken Sashimi’ — Is It Safe?
It’s more widely offered in Japan though, especially in hubs such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. But even there, people have been cautioned against taking a bite of undercooked chicken. In July, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare warned that ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to unveil extent of U.S. nuclear business writedown on February 14
TOKYO Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said it will unveil the extent of the writedown on its U.S. nuclear business on Feb. 14 when it reports its results for the quarter ended Dec. 31. The laptops-to-engineering conglomerate, still recovering from a $1.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Brits, Czechs claim world's most powerful 'super laser'
There are two behemoths of this kind -- the one-petawatt Texas Petawatt Laser in Austin and the two-petawatt Laser for Fast Ignition Experiments (LFEX) in Osaka, Japan. One petawatt equals one million billion watts Those lasers "have a very high peak power ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor should "kneel and apologize" for Nanjing Massacre: FM
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura should kneel and apologize to the Chinese people for the Nanjing Massacre in 1937, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The comment came after Kawamura downplayed the severity of APA, a Japanese hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls on strong yen; Trump's protectionism weighs
TOKYO, Jan 24 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday morning after the dollar weakened to a seven-week low against the yen overnight, while concerns about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist views continued to weigh on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan's military launches first communications satellite
TOKYO -- Japan's Defence Ministry has launched its first communications satellite. The Kirameki-2 satellite lifted off Tuesday on board an H-2A rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The ministry says it is the first of three ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops on stronger yen, Trump's 'America First' views
TOKYO Jan 23 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1 percent on Monday as exporters fell on a stronger yen, while sentiment was subdued on concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist trade views. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's vending machines tell you a lot about the country's culture
Last weekend, I returned from a trip to Japan to help Business Insider launch its latest international edition, Business Insider Japan. After spending two weeks in Tokyo, one aspect of the city continued to strike me after I returned: the overwhelming ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-SHANON announces IPO on TSE Mothers on Jan.27
Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on Jan. 27, under the symbol "3976" * The company will offer a total of 150,000 shares * Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,380 yen ... ( read original story ...)
Elements of sleeper train revived as Tokyo hostel
Restrooms, shower rooms and a kitchen are shared. Although it looks like a typical hotel, the Train Hostel Hokutosei in Tokyo is based on a once-popular sleeper train. Photo / Japan News-Yomiuri Many of the interior items, including the bunk beds ... ( read original story ...)