Japan is on the brink of a transformative period in its financial landscape, driven by recent legislative changes aimed at fostering innovation and supporting economic growth. Despite facing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG lifts Jefferies stake to boost investment banking ops
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has more than doubled its stake in U.S.-based Jefferies Financial Group, looking to catch up with domestic rivals in the investment banking business. SMFG now ...
Glasgow’s Sapporo Teppanyaki staff left worrying about bills due to delayed pay
The company formerly behind a popular Japanese restaurant in Glasgow has entered liquidation. Sapporo Teppanyaki, on Ingram Street in Merchant City, is a go-to for those who enjoy sushi and noodles. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics ratings soar 82% over Tokyo Games, delivering big boost to NBC’s Peacock streamer
Summer Olympics in Paris drew a combined average of 30.6 million viewers across NBCU’s constellation of platforms, marking an 82% jump in viewership compared to the Tokyo Games and making the Games ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sailor Moon’ makes stop in Nagoya on 30th anniversary tour
NAGOYA--A traveling exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” manga series is making a stop here after touring across the country since 2022. ( read original story ...)
“Response to Naomi Osaka opening up was much different” – Fans puzzled by contrasting treatment of Andrey Rublev and Japanese over mental health
Fans have suggested that the way Andrey Rublev's recent statements regarding his mental health have been received stands in stark contrast to how Naomi Osaka was treated after she decided to skip her 2021 French Open media obligations citing mental health concerns. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Receives Lavish Praise for Creating Iconic Cincinnati Open Moment
Naomi Osaka is no stranger to creating headlines, but this time she’s done it in a way that’s got everyone talking for all the right reasons. ( read original story ...)
Global Markets React To The Japanese Yen Carry Trade Unwind
Global equities and digital assets experienced a significant selloff due to the unwinding of Japanese yen carry trade. Click here to read more.
Tokyo Plast Standalone June 2024 Net Sales at Rs 17.80 crore, up 22.16% Y-o-Y
Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Tokyo Plast International are:Net Sales at Rs 17.80 crore in June 2024 up 22.16% from Rs. 14.57 crore in June 2023. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 0.38 crore in ...
Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was convicted for selling rice above set prices
TOKYO — A Japanese business executive who was detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released after being convicted of violating rice pricing rules, officials said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation quickens to fastest in nearly a year
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in July, with the pace of year-on-year growth the fastest in 11 months, data showed on Tuesday, as a weak yen pushed up commodity import bills that were already ... ( read original story ...)
This Seattle couple was priced out of their city’s housing market, so they bought a farmhouse in Japan for $30K — here are their 2 big reasons for buying and moving abroad
Leika — whose mother grew up in Japan — never would have imagined moving there permanently until Brandon shared his own experience in the quiet towns around the Okayama and Osaka area ... mortgage or ... ( read original story ...)
CenterCal Properties Announces the Addition of Tokyo Central to Bay Street Emeryville in 2025
August 13, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterCal Properties, a premier full-service commercial real estate company serving the western U.S., is excited to announce that Tokyo Central, a popular Japan-based ... ( read original story ...)
Japan parliament asks central bank governor Ueda to discuss rate hike
Japan's parliament will ask central bank Governor Kazuo Ueda to participate in special sessions next week to discuss the decision last month to raise interest rates, officials said on Tuesday. Ueda ...
Tokyo Cuts Bond Sales Plan in Sign of Interest-Rate Jitters
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to cut bond sales this fiscal year, in another sign that Japan’s credit market is bracing for weaker investor demand for debt after the central bank ...
Central Japan firms helping teach Japanese to foreign workers’ kids
Regional business groups in central Japan are stepping up efforts to support Japanese language education for children with foreign r ... ( read original story ...)