The central banks of most developed economies joined the Federal Reserve in taking the first steps toward normalizing monetary policy in 2017. The Bank of Japan at first glance appears to be playing along by engaging in "stealth tapering" with its yield ... ( read original story ...)
Bella Hadid Is Red Hot in Louboutin Brogues, Nude Socks and Matching Minidress in Tokyo
Turning heads in Tokyo, Bella Hadid hit the Tag Heuer Ginza boutique opening ceremony today in a matchy-matchy ensemble. Dressed in a red and nude houndstooth minidress, sheer neutral-toned ankle socks and red suede Charletta brogues by Christian Louboutin ... ( read original story ...)
Lillehammer ruling out bid for 2026 Winter Olympics
At least five serious bids are likely to be on the table: Calgary, Canada; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Sion, Switzerland; and Milan-Turin, Italy. Interest might also come from Austria and Turkey. The Italian Olympic Committee announced on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Asia News: Facing ’emergency’, Japan switch coach two months before World Cup
Tokyo - Japan on Monday named respected veteran Akira Nishino ... that "communication and trust with players have become weakened". He said he had given the news over the weekend to Halilhodzic, who had reacted with a mixture of confusion and anger. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei soars after Xi’s speech bolsters risk appetite
TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average surged in late morning trade on Tuesday, as automakers rose after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to lower import tariffs on products including cars this year. The comments come amid rising ... ( read original story ...)
Win ¥1,000,000 to Help Grow Your Business in Japan
Got a great business idea for Japan? Sit up and take note. Tokyo Star Bank is launching a contest specifically geared to foreigners that will help put that money where your mouth is. The Foreign Entrepreneurs Business Plan Competition 2018 is a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opens door to power companies buying into overseas projects
TOKYO -- Japan will make it easier for domestic power companies to invest in overseas power plant projects as part of an effort to boost the country's infrastructure exports to Southeast Asia. Letting trading houses and other businesses that spearhead such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.51%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic, Mining and Construction sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.51%. Advancing stocks outnumbered ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display’s fundraising plan backfires as shares tank
TOKYO -- Japan Display will likely sell new shares for roughly one-fifth less than hoped for after investors cast doubt on the flat-screen manufacturer's growth prospects. Japan Display announced on March 30 that it would raise a total of 35 billion yen ($ ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry admits asking Moritomo to lie
The ministry sold the plot in Osaka, western Japan, to Moritomo Gakuen for a price ... Mitsuru Ota, who heads the ministry's bureau in charge of state-owned property, told an Upper House committee on Monday that an official in his section called ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man arrested for caging disabled son for 20 years: police
Japanese media said the son was caged for more than 20 years, but police would not confirm that number. He told city officials that he was afraid his son was a nuisance to neighbours who had repeatedly complained, Kyodo News service reported. Yamasaki ... ( read original story ...)
What it takes to crack an M&A deal with Japanese investors
The aim of this was to facilitate Japanese investments, improve relations between the countries and facilitate the ease of doing business in India. The results of this are already visible, as not only have the number of investments increased, but they have ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Chief Warns of Trade-War Fallout
TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda opened his new five-year term with a warning about the impact of a U.S.-China trade fight, saying the world has become more connected and many countries could be affected. “As the world is becoming more ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Qualification
Each NOC may enter a maximum of one boat per event, a total of 15 athletes (eight men and seven women) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. Launched in 1997, Scuttlebutt provides sailing news with a North American focus. Look for the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Preparations for 2020 Tokyo Olympics said to be back on track after rocky start
Here are five key moments in Tokyo’s winding Olympic road: TV news presenters broke down in tears and thousands of people erupted in screams of delight when the IOC awarded the games to Tokyo in September 2013. With emotions running high, the thoughts of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese arrested for reportedly caging son for 20 years
TOKYO -- Japanese police said Monday they have arrested a 73-year-old man who reportedly kept his disabled son locked in a small wooden cage for more than 20 years. Hyogo prefectural police said Yoshitane Yamasaki was arrested Saturday and handed over to ... ( read original story ...)