Tokyo: Japan’s central bank on Friday said it was keeping its ultra-loose monetary policy in place, in keeping with expectations, as the world’s third-largest economy struggles to rekindle growth. The Bank of Japan’s massive monetary easing programme ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will be printing money long after other big economies
It's a tough mindset for many Japanese consumers to shake off, in Okubo's view. Buying up the bond market The Bank of Japan has resorted to a number of drastic measures to try and deal with the problem. The moves were led by the central bank's governor ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Faces Headwinds After Topping 4Q Forecasts
This would hurt the Bank of Japan, which has been making some progress toward 2 percent inflation. "I think it’s likely we are going to see some deceleration in the pace of economic expansion," said Takashi Shiono, an economist at Credit Suisse (SIX ... ( read original story ...)
Aiyabei – Cheyech duel the focus in Nagoya | iaaf.org
IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF News 190 - February 2018 PDF En IAAF Newsletter 2018 ... 2:22 runners Valary Jemeli Aiyabei and Flomena Cheyech will face off at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on Sunday (11). The race, this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Aso says he has no intention to resign
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday he had no intention now of stepping down to take responsibility for the resignation of the National Tax Agency chief, who came under fire for remarks about a suspected cronyism scandal. ( read original story ...)
Aiyabei – Cheyech duel the focus in Nagoya
IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF News 190 - February 2018 PDF En IAAF Newsletter 2018 ... 2:22 runners Valary Jemeli Aiyabei and Flomena Cheyech will face off at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on Sunday (11). The race, this year ... ( read original story ...)
Oakwood to Open 3 New Properties in Japan
While it offers just 40 units in studio and one-bedroom formats, the property similarly comes with fully furnished kitchens, household appliances, and Wi-Fi. Most anticipated of all is the Oakwood Hotel and Apartments Shin-Osaka, the group’s first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tax agency head quits amid cronyism scandal
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's National Tax Agency chief ... Finance Minister Taro Aso told a news conference that Sagawa, a former ministry official appointed to the tax post last July, had offered his resignation for causing confusion in parliament, where ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on eased geopolitical concerns, U.S. tariffs weigh
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 5.53 points, or 0.32 percent, to finish at 1,715.48. Stocks drew buying in early trade on news that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet top leader of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tax agency head set to resign amid cronyism scandal: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's National Tax Agency chief ... Finance Minister Taro Aso, who appointed Sagawa, would hold a news conference at 7:40 p.m. (1040 GMT), his ministry said. Sagawa has been accused of trying, last year, to dispel suspicion that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso to hold news conference at 1040 GMT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso will hold a news conference at 7:40 pm (1040 GMT) on Friday, the ministry said in a statement. The subject of the press conference was not immediately known. Earlier on Friday a ruling party source said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance ministry confirms death of official in scandal
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's finance ministry has confirmed the death of an official linked to a scandal potentially involving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife. Ministry officials acknowledged the employee's death at a parliamentary hearing Friday, but refused ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher amid U.S. tariffs, jobs data concerns
TOKYO, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday although gains were pared as investors took a cautious stance ahead of key U.S. jobs data and on concerns new U.S. tariffs could trigger a trade war. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 101 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court sentences Peruvian man to hang for killing 6 people
TOKYO - A Japanese court has sentenced a Peruvian man to hang for killing ... He broke into three homes in September 2015. Kyodo News says he was also convicted of robbery for stealing 9,000 yen ($85) and a car. During his arrest, Nakada slashed himself ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kobe Steel names Yamaguchi as president after data fraud
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Kobe Steel Ltd (5406.T) on Friday appointed the head of its machinery business as its new president and chief executive, looking outside its major steel division for leadership in the wake of a widespread data fraud scandal. ( read original story ...)
Japan probes possible suicide of finance official amid cronyism scandal: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police are investigating as possible suicide the death of an official at a finance ministry bureau that handled a land deal at the heart of a cronyism scandal threatening Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's popularity, media said on Friday. ( read original story ...)