Sands woos Japan with vision for top sports, concert venues

Las Vegas Sands Corp. President and COO Robert Goldstein began a news conference in Tokyo by expressing condolences ... is expected to take several more years. Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama are among the cities said to be hoping for casino licenses. ( read original story ...)

Seasoned Japanese startup puts fintech on the map with $500m IPO

Money Forward, a well-established financial tech startup, has launched its IPO, marking a watershed moment for Japan’s burgeoning fintech scene. The firm, started in 2012, is now worth US$505 million after listing on the Mothers Index Futures section of ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Display puts OLED panels at center of comeback plan

TOKYO -- Japan Display is counting on OLED panels to help it regain its financial footing, planning a big investment in the field with outside support as part of a drastic turnaround plan due out this coming spring. The Japanese company intends to begin ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Hong Kong lead Asia gains but dollar retreats

Tokyo and Hong Kong led gains on most markets in Asia Wednesday following a record close on Wall Street but the dollar eased slightly as attention begins to focus on the likely make-up of the new Federal Reserve board. Investors are broadly upbeat about ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open higher on optimism over US economy

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday after fresh records on Wall Street as optimism over the US economy lifted Japanese carmakers. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.22 percent, or 45.82 points, to 20,659.89 in early trade while the broader Topix ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan to show Leaf Nismo concept at upcoming Tokyo Motor Show

FOLLOW DAILY NEWS AUTOS ON FACEBOOK. 'LIKE' US HERE ... Nissan teases a sporty Nismo variant of the 2018 Leaf EV ahead of its debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Elsewhere, the Leaf Nismo Concept is built out with a tuned suspension and performance ... ( read original story ...)

Home of the Day: City Tower Shinagawa

Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. City Tower Shinagawa is in close proximity ... it makes it convenient to go to the western part of Japan like Osaka and Kyoto. The areas around the station are also being redeveloped. ( read original story ...)

Hairline Cracks Appearing in Bank of Japan’s Glass Ceiling

Hiring of women for career-track positions is on the rise Some long-closed doors are opening for women at the Bank of Japan as it seeks to hire and promote more of them in career-track positions. In a little more than a year, at least five women have taken ... ( read original story ...)