Japan's 10-year yield rose as much as six basis points to 0.090 percent, a level last seen in early February and within sight of 0.110 percent, the level at which the Bank of Japan has conducted unlim... ( read original story ...)
Prospect of Policy Shift Rattles Japanese Markets
The yen and Japanese financial stocks jumped, while government bonds sold off, after Reuters reported that officials at the Bank of Japan, whose board meets next week, were debating how to make its st... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese banks partner with BIDV
The Bank for Investment and Cooperation of Vietnam (BIDV) and four banks of Japan’s Resona Group have signed a cooperation agreement on supporting Japanese firms in Vietnam. Accordingly, the BIDV will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan official urges caution over Trump’s complaint on strong dollar
"This time, the targets are China and the European Central Bank. But the content of criticism is the same so we need to be careful," a Japanese finance ministry official told reporters on the sideline... ( read original story ...)
BoJ policy tweak speculation rattles Japan markets
Japan’s central bank on Monday was forced to deploy a rarely used mechanism to stabilise government bond prices, which fell for a second straight session amid speculation that it could modify its mone... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Procurement of PC Etc
Address : 183 - 8702 Futanako-shi, Tokyo 1-19 Bank of Japan Bunka Fuchu Branch Tel: +81-0423511474 Fax: +81-0423688844 Description : Tenders are invited for Procurement of PC Etc. [Disclaimer: The abo... ( read original story ...)
The eyes of the financial world are suddenly back on Japan
Benchmark 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields have spiked to the highest level in six months. Reports the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may be about to alter its bond-buying program have been behind t... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads China in overseas startup funding
TOKYO -- Japanese investors are more prolific than their Chinese rivals when it comes to funding Asian startups outside their home countries, although their lead is eroding fast. According to a report ... ( read original story ...)
Rental clothes add a new wrinkle to fashion in Japan
TOKYO -- Rental clothing services are taking off in Japan as consumers tighten their belts and youths find different ways to stay well-dressed. Fashion brand Renown announced on July 10 its entry into ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hit as Trump comments, BOJ reports boost yen
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade comments and speculation towards the Bank of Japan tweaking its massive easing scheme trigger... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. frets about a possible ‘Bank of Amazon’
Federal laws restrict nonfinancial companies from moving into the banking sector. In Japan, though, the legal path is unobstructed. Seven & I Holdings, the parent of Seven-Eleven Japan, and Rakuten, J... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Echoes Trump’s Remarks on Fed Policy
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso points to the hazards of higher interest rates in advanced economies, echoing US President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle. Aso’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kuroda Says Strong Dollar a Sign of Economic Health: G-20 Update
This weekend’s meeting of G-20 finance ministers and central bankers in Buenos Aires ... adding he doesn’t foresee any trouble negotiating the language with the U.S. Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Ku... ( read original story ...)
Plight of ‘Mizuho refugees’ stirs debate on banking services in Japan
Imagine wrapping up a tough work week and jumping into a three-day weekend. Maybe you just plan on lounging around at home with the air conditioner on at full blast. Or perhaps you’ll hit the road and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe: US auto tariffs will cost US jobs, harm economy
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned the U.S. on Friday that higher tariffs on auto imports would backfire and harm not only America's jobs and economy but also devastate the global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Major Finance Firm SBI Opens Its Crypto Exchange to Traders
Japanese internet giant SBI Holdings formally launched the public version of its cryptocurrency exchange VCTRADE, according to an official announcement July 17. The move came after several months of d... ( read original story ...)