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 ...)
Newly crowned Mitakeumi savors taste of first triumph
NAGOYA – Sipping sake from a giant silver cup gives the drink ... Aichi Prefecture at the traditional morning-after news conference. The Nagano Prefecture native, who entered the professional sumo wor... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo focuses on environment two years out from Olympics
TOKYO (Reuters) - With two years to go until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese capital is hoping to use the Games as motivation to improve its environmental sustainability. Tokyo Governor Yuriko K... ( read original story ...)
While making nice with US and Seoul, North Korea slams Japan
PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea's state-run media have toned down their rhetorical attacks on the United States and South Korea while leader Kim Jong Un pursues a more diplomatic approach, but th... ( read original story ...)
Heat wave hits Japan and South Korea
The mercury is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius on Monday in the city of Nagoya in central Japan and reach 37 in Tokyo. South Korea's Yonhap news agency says the country's highest-ever morning low ... ( read original story ...)
Regina traveller who died in Japan being remembered as ‘free spirit’
The 25-year-old from Regina died earlier this month while camping on the Island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan. He was visiting a hot spring one evening when he fell and hit his head. He drowned in ... ( read original story ...)
Record heat broils Japan, prompting warnings
But the death toll may be more than double that, with Kyodo News agency reporting 11 people died on Saturday alone across Japan. An updated official toll is expected later this week. The heatwave has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan heatwave: Temperature breaks national record
This summer is already a killer and yet, the peak is in August #Japan Already this summer, more than 10,000 people have been taken to hospital due to the heat, according to the country's Kyodo news ag... ( read original story ...)
Japan heatwave: Over 40 people dead as entire country is hit with record breaking 41C temperatures
Japan has been hit by a heatwave with temperatures currently ... "We are mindful that we do have to prepare for extreme heat," he said at a news conference. "You're not the first country to host the g... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan records its highest temperature ever
Japan and South Korea are in the middle of an extended heat wave. Japan’s Kyodo News agency has tallied more than 40 deaths in Japan. Kumagaya is about 65 kilometres (40 miles) northwest of Tokyo. 1:4... ( 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 ...)