Sapporo Holdings is keen to acquire Czech brewer Pilsner Urquell, its president has told just-drinks, but only if the unit is separated from Anheuser-Busch InBev's other former SABMiller assets. just-drinks gives you the widest beverage market coverage ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo TY chief touts small business loans in negative rate environment
“As a local banking group in Tokyo, we want to strengthen loans to such firms.” Ajioka also said Tokyo TY Financial Group Inc. plans to triple the size of its consulting team for small firms to 30 by the end of March 2017. The team was set up by its ... ( read original story ...
Dentsu raided again by Japan's labor ministry over suspected violations
Dentsu's Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya offices have been raided, a Dentsu spokesman said, adding that the company will cooperate with the ministry. The spokesman declined to comment on whether there were additional cases of overwork. Dentsu, the world's fifth ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up by break on FBI Clinton announcement
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning after the FBI said market ... while energising that of Republican rival Donald Trump. Financial markets, which fear the uncertainty surrounding a possible Trump victory, were thrown into turmoil last week by the news. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests as Chinese ships sail into disputed islands in East China Sea
Tokyo: Japan protested to China on Sunday after Chinese coast guard ships sailed into territorial waters of disputed islands in the East China Sea, Tokyo said. Four Chinese vessels entered the waters surrounding the islets, called the Senkaku in Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan provides 268m/- to health centre in Simiyu
THE Benjamini Mkapa Foundation and the Government of Japan have signed a grant agreement worth US dollars 126,726 approximately 268m/- to support the construction of operating theatre at Nkoma Health Centre in Itimila District in Simiyu Region. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests as China ships sail near disputed isles
TOKYO: Japan protested to China Sunday after Chinese coast guard ships sailed into territorial waters of disputed islands in the East China Sea, Tokyo said. Four Chinese vessels entered the waters surrounding the islets, called the Senkaku in Japan and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, India to ink controversial nuclear deal this week: reports
TOKYO - Japan and India are set to sign a controversial civil nuclear deal this week, reports said on Sunday, as the two Asian allies look to boost economic and security ties to counter an assertive China. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s war against medical marijuana
While the article admits marijuana is “less addictive” than cocaine and heroin, it emphasized that it is still illegal in the eyes of the U.S. government and quotes a Japanese health ministry official as saying there is no “definition for medical use ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, India to ink controversial nuclear deal
Japan and India are set to sign a controversial civil nuclear deal this week, reports said on Sunday, as the two Asian allies look to boost economic and security ties to counter China. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops: Man says he dumped body of missing boy in Nara
Investigative sources with the Osaka Prefectural Police have revealed that the father of a boy from Saiki City who has been missing for three years claims he dumped the child’s body in a mountainous area of Nara Prefecture, reports Nippon News Network ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hostess bars: A little understood part of Japan's nightlife
Amid the bright lights and the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, foreign hostess bars are a major part of Japan's nightlife. But they are little understood by the outside world. Most men do nothing more than sit, drink and chat — usually in English — with ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake standards are on shaky ground
In 1952, the government devised a map of Japan that illustrated the perceived differences in earthquake frequency and force from one region to another. The most dangerous areas were the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai and eastern Tohoku regions. Other areas ... ( read original story ...)
The New, Gentler Bank of Japan
- US Dollar Posts Modest Rally after Another ‘Goldilocks’ NFP Report. - USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Hanging By a Bullish Thread. - If you’re looking for trading ideas, check out our Trading Guides. Fundamental Forecast for JPY: Neutral The Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka tour bus driver filmed playing Pokemon Go
transport services firm apologized after one of its bus drivers was filmed playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel (TBS News) Riyoubi Holdings ... after dropping off passengers at Itami Airport in Osaka early last month and said he “did something very ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo sees Int'l sales fall 10% in YTD
Sapporo Holdings has its domestic alcohol unit to thank for year-to-date figures that struggled with sliding sales overseas. just-drinks gives you the widest beverage market coverage. Paid just-drinks members have unlimited access to all our exclusive ... ( read original story ...)