Japan needs independent oversight for executive pay, said corporate governance expert Takuji Saito, who teaches at Keio Business School. “The problem here was that the pay was significant, in line wit... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms participation in Sydney International
Sydney [Australia], Dec 3 (ANI): US Open champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Sydney International tournament beginning January 6. The 20-year-old will be joining the l... ( read original story ...)
How to Invest in Japan Real Estate as a Foreigner
Japan’s real-estate property investment market, as you may or may not know, is Asia-Pacific’s biggest market, and the second biggest global market in the world. But it is difficult for foreigners to i... ( read original story ...)
Halep, Osaka, Kerber to play Sydney International
SYDNEY: World number one Simona Halep and US Open champion Naomi Osaka will headline a strong field in the women's draw of the Sydney International, organisers said Monday. Eight of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes highlight governance failings in Japan
Nissan is among a growing list of top-name Japanese companies whose corporate governance has been found lacking in recent years. "Wait a minute. Who wrote the financial statements? The accountants. Wh... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner, gives up royal status
Japan's Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom Kei Moriya were shown on national news walking slowly before guests at the shrine. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 vows no let-up as preparations lauded
Tokyo 2020 bosses vowed Monday there would be no let-up in their Games preparations, as the president of the IOC said some previous host cities were less prepared even with three months to go. Yoshiro ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Verdy beat Yokohama FC 1-0, to face Jubilo for place in J1
Tokyo Verdy will face Jubilo Iwata for a place in the J-League first division after beating J2 playoff opponents Yokohama FC 1-0 with a dramatic injury-time goal on Sunday. Brazilian forward Douglas V... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate capex growth slows sharply, raises doubt about outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese corporate capital expenditure growth rose for an eighth consecutive quarter in July-September but the pace of gains slowed sharply, raising doubts about the strength of busi... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Financial Regulator to Issue ICO Guidelines: Report
It seems the proposed laws and regulations would not only impact ICOs wanting to operate in Japan, but would limit Japanese citizens in their investment into ICOs generally. In the US, Congressman ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Beats Topix by Most in 20 Years on `Abnormal’ Move
In Japanese equities, a gauge of the country’s biggest shares is beating the general market by the most in two decades. The closing price of the blue-chip Nikkei 225 Stock Average was 13.4 times that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. to invest 1.1% less than planned in fiscal 2018
TOKYO -- Canon, Sharp and other Japanese companies are scaling down ... according to their plans as of the end of October, a Nikkei study found. This is 1.1% less than what they had planned ... ( read original story ...)
Whither Olympic boxing: Will it be in Tokyo, or not?
TOKYO (AP) -- The International Olympic Committee wants boxing to be held at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That much we know. But IOC President Thomas Bach could not give an ironclad promise on Saturday th... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn Can Remain in Tokyo Jail for 10 More Days
PARIS — A Tokyo court approved a 10-day extension of jail time for Carlos Ghosn, the head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, on Friday as prosecutors assess allegations of financial misconduct. An ocean ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank becomes first Japan firm to forgo IPO price range, keeps view at Y1,500
TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank chalked up another first in Japan on Friday, setting a single indicative price of 1,500 yen for its telco IPO rather than a price range as usual, pegging the deal at 2.4 tri... ( read original story ...)
Drunk Japan Airlines copilot sentenced to ten months in prison
LONDON—A Japan Airlines copilot was sentenced to 10 months in prison at a London court on Thursday for exceeding Britain’s legal alcohol limit as he was preparing to take off from the city’s Heathrow ... ( read original story ...)