Japan provides US $700 million to African Development Fund

acknowledged the landmark event and expressed the Bank’s gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Japan. Signing the Notes of Exchange, Adesina said, “Thanks to Japan and its Government for keeping a promise. One often hears about many ... ( read original story ...)

‘More of the Same’ Isn’t an Option for the Bank of Japan

The reports that Haruhiko Kuroda will be reappointed as Bank of Japan governor say as much about the path Japan is on -- and its dangers -- as they do about the man. A Japanese long weekend began with reports from Nikkei and Kyodo News that Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)

Japan eyes tighter leverage cap on forex trading

TOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency is considering lowering the maximum leverage allowed on foreign exchange trading by individuals as soon as this spring to curb risk taking. The agency is studying a proposal to bring the leverage cap from 25 to 1 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Tourism Corporation IPO approved for KOSDAQ

JAPAN/KOREA. Duty free retailer Japan Tourism Corporation (JTC) has received approval from the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX) to be listed on its KOSDAQ market, a trading platform for small-cap companies. The Beppu, Japan-headquartered company plans to use the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo ranks top destination for Chinese New Year travel in 2018

agoda reveals the most popular Lunar New Year destinations for Asian travelers SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo has overtaken Bangkok as the number one Chinese New Year (CNY) destination for Asian travelers in 2018, a title held by Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines to add new 787 to Osaka route

Singapore Airlines has announced that Osaka, Japan will be the first scheduled destination ... Singapore Airlines also has 20 777-9s on order, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year. Tan Kai Ping, senior vice president of market ... ( read original story ...)

Japan inspects digital currency exchanges

TOKYO: Japan's financial regulator has begun on-site inspections of multiple ... a source with knowledge of the matter said they are GMO Coin Inc in Tokyo and Tech Bureau Corp in Osaka. To strengthen oversight, the FSA is expected to expand inspections ... ( read original story ...)