TOKYO A majority of Bank of Japan policymakers believe it could take time for inflation expectations to firm, underscoring lingering doubts on how effective the BOJ's new policy framework would be in achieving its ambitious 2 percent price target. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank's MBS Suit Against JP Morgan Revived
Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. A Japanese bank that filed eight lawsuits against multiple investment banks in 2013 over mortgage-backed securities saw one court victory last week, when an appellate court allowed its ... ( read original story ...)
We're All Hedge Funds Now, Part 4: Central Banks Become World's Biggest Stock Speculators
The Bank of Japan's Unstoppable Rise to Shareholder No. 1 (Bloomberg) – The Bank of Japan's controversial march to the top of shareholder rankings in the world's third-largest equity market is picking up pace. Already a top-five owner of 81 companies in ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer prices in Japan fall for seventh straight month
Long stuck in a battle against deflation, signs are not good for the world’s third largest economy. There are calls for the Bank of Japan to push back their inflation target. Economic growth continues to falter in Japan as consumer prices fell in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
How Shinzo Abe plans to save Japan’s economy
In July, Shinzo Abe showed himself to be one of post-war Japan’s most successful and powerful politicians, as the Prime Minister of Japan once again claimed victory in the country’s upper house parliamentary elections. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP ... ( read original story ...)
Dentsu offices raided amid overwork investigation
Raids were also carried out on offices in Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. The Tokyo offices have already been raided once, in October. The female employee who died last December had worked 105 hours of overtime in October 2015, and was suffering from severe ... ( read original story ...)
Iraqi authorities release detained Japanese journalist
TOKYO – A Japanese freelance journalist detained by local authorities in Iraq has been released after being suspected of being a member of the Islamic State group. Japan's Foreign Ministry says Kosuke Tsuneoka was handed over by the Iraqi authorities to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan authorities raid Dentsu in overwork suicide case
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese authorities raided the country's top advertising agency Dentsu on Monday as they launched a criminal investigation into the suicide of a 24-year-old employee due to overwork on suspicion of systematic illegal overtime at the company. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings chases standalone Pilsner Urquell deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev – just-drinks EXCLUSIVE
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 ...)