Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daiwa posts 64% leap in quarterly profit, shares soar
Daiwa Securities reported on Friday a near two-thirds jump in third-quarter net profit, driven by record quarterly income in its asset management division and a recovery in its investment banking arm. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office rents rise sharply but vacancy disparity signals caution for investors
Rents for prime office space in Japan’s capital increased by 5.2 per cent in last year’s third quarter, the most in eight years. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation hits fastest pace in a year, supporting BOJ view
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the capital climbed 2.5% in January from a year earlier, the fastest pace since last February, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. Overall price gains ... ( read original story ...)
Daiichi Sankyo Appoints Hiroyuki Okuzawa as Chief Executive Officer
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Ltd (TSE: 4568) has appointed Hiroyuki Okuzawa, 62, to succeed Sunao Manabe, DVM, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effe ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese look for creative ways to fight soaring food prices
Japanese homemaker Kirina Mochizuki has always considered okonomiyaki savory pancakes the ultimate comfort food: simple, satisfying and cheap. These days, though, it's a struggle to get the dish, a ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital hits 1-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Core inflation in Japan's capital hit 2.5 per cent, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly a year, well exceeding the central bank's 2 per cent target and keeping alive market expectations for ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
Japan's Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express ...
In Crypto We Trust: What The Trump Administration Means For Crypto
Last week’s Executive Order on digital financial technology cut a decisive path and set the course for U.S. crypto policy to be put into law. For many, it offers trust.
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Drop To $70K As Huge AI News Disrupts Crypto And Stocks
Bitcoin and the crypto market saw a massive drop earlier this week, with over $1 billion liquidated in a single day. Is this the start of a bearish phase, or just a temporary pull back? A major ...
Japan stocks set to rise while Aussie market opens higher, as Wall Street rises
Several data points are expected out of Japan later today, including CPI for January and unemployment and retail sales figures for December.
Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to ‘normal’ central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end to ultra-low interest rates, will likely bring the central bank's thinking ...
Tokyo Inflation Continues to Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area picked up slightly in January, government data showed Friday, supporting the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases. ( read original story ...)
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rises 2.5% yr/yr in January
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.5% in January from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Japanese whisky industry matures with int’l acclaim, 10 times more makers in a decade
Scotch from Scotland, Irish whisky from Ireland, American blends like bourbon, and Canadian whi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurateur’s quest to show off Nagoya cuisine to the world
NAGOYA--A local restaurant with a 100-year history is making its presence felt overseas with its signature dish of miso-stewed “udon” noodles and other offerings. ( read original story ...)