Feb 14 p-ban.com Corp : * Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on March 9, under the symbol "3559" * In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 800,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued ... ( read original story ...)
Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising. According to statements from the startup, the fundraising follows BitFlyer's work with Sumitomo and Mizuho on private blockchain solutions aimed at providing the core ... ( read original story ...)
Pinterest IPO in 2017 Is a Possibility
along with its efforts to break into Japan, the U.K., and Brazil. Both of these new developments could be huge for the company. Continuing to grow its base will be key to maintaining its high valuation, and also ensuring a valuable Pinterest IPO price per ... ( read original story ...)
This bar in Tokyo is selling Valentine's Day cocktails with edible insects
Ranging from cookies to juices to candied varieties, the bar is cranking out goodies that include cocktails laden with waterbugs to "caramelized worms with almonds and cashews." The Japan Times also reports: "The whipped cream on some desserts included the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. agreed FX talks best left for finance leaders: Abe
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump during a weekend bilateral summit that currency issues should be left for finance leaders of each country to discuss. "When I was alone with the president ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister Aso: Japan-U.S. dialogue to address economic policies, trade and investment
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that Japan and the United States would aim to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries as well as among Asia-Pacific countries. "We will discuss economic policies and ... ( read original story ...)
The Federal Reserve’s Reluctance to Learn from the Bank of Japan
I recently posted an article on the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on November 1 and 2, 2011, focusing on who was to blame for the intransigence of the American labor market (hint – it was the drug-abusing, lazy unemployed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs 1% growth in 2016
Japan's economy expanded at a steadily slowing pace in 2016, though a modest recovery in exports helped offset sluggish spending by households and businesses. The 1.0 per cent annual pace of expansion for the year compared with 1.2 per cent growth in 2015 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei at more than 1-month highs as yen weakens on Trump relief
Dollar gains against yen on relief over Trump-Abe meeting * Sentiment underpinned by record closes on Wall Street TOKYO Feb 13 Japan's Nikkei share average probed more than one-month highs on Monday, cheered by Wall Street breaking records, a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to more than 2-week highs on weaker yen, Trump relief
TOKYO Feb 13 Japan's Nikkei share average rose to more than two-week highs on Monday, helped by Wall Street breaking records, a weaker yen and relief that talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yielded no negative ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Hits More Than 2-Week Highs on Weaker Yen
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to more than two-week highs on Monday, helped by Wall Street breaking records, a weaker yen and relief that talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yielded no negative surprises. ( read original story ...)
Japan's GDP grows but economists strike cautious note
TOKYO -- Japan's economy expanded at a steady pace in the three months ended in December, logging growth for the fourth straight quarter. Economists, however, are still cautious about the outlook for the world's third-largest economy. Japan's real gross ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Volvo unit readies new truck for developing economies
But it has now given UD free rein over its entire brand strategy from development to sales in Japan and developing countries. Volvo CEO Martin Lundstedt told The Nikkei that he trusts the quality and durability of Japanese products and that the people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Expands 1% on Exports, Business Spending
Japan’s economy continued on a moderate growth path during the final quarter of 2016, driven by rising exports and business investment. Key Points Gross domestic product expanded 1 percent on an annualized basis in the three months through December from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs 1% growth in 2016 on exports, capital spending
Japan's economy expanded 1.0 percent in 2016 as a bump in exports and capital investment offset weak spending at home, data showed Monday, although it was unlikely to erase concerns about Tokyo's faltering war on deflation. The gross domestic product (GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Exports prop up Japan fourth quarter GDP growth, U.S. protectionist risks loom
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising U.S. protectionism cast doubts over a sustainable recovery. ( read original story ...)