Kuroda's reappointment was a sign of premier Shinzo Abe's confidence over the governor's efforts to pull Japan's economy out of stagnation. Tokyo also nominated Masazumi Wakatabe, a professor at Waseda University, as deputy governor. The other deputy ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda set to serve 2nd term
TOKYO (AP) — The government has nominated Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda to serve a second five-year term as the head of the central bank. The proposal Friday to a parliamentary committee was expected to gain approval before Kuroda's term expires at ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as Kuroda renominated to lead Bank of Japan
Stocks in Japan, Australia and New Zealand gained Friday, while a number of major markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, as investors regained confidence in equities after sharp slides last week. Taking cues from another robust session on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Governor Nominated to New Five-Year Term
TOKYO—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government on Friday nominated Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda to a new five-year term, a move that indicates monetary conditions will be kept ultra-loose for now. Mr. Kuroda, in office since 2013, will face new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to nominate reflationist Wakatabe as BOJ deputy governor: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering nominating economist Masazumi Wakatabe, an advocate of bolder monetary easing, as one of the Bank of Japan’s two deputy governors, the Nikkei reported, a sign the bank will be in no rush to dial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crypto exchange Coincheck sued after hack
Cryptocurrency traders filed a lawsuit Thursday against Japanese exchange firm Coincheck, seeking repayment after hackers raided hundreds of millions of dollars in digital assets. Seven plaintiffs — two companies and five individuals — took part in an ... ( read original story ...)
Cyber espionage: China wants Japanese firms’ intellectual property
Cyber groups within China are targeting Japanese companies involved in heavy industry and national infrastructure as part of a multifaceted effort to create the Chinese strategic playbook. If you are a Japanese conglomerate, you’ve no doubt been made ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Result of Share Repurchase through Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Trading (N-NET3)
Note: This English translation is for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese original and this English translation, the Japanese original shall prevail. We assume no responsibility for this translation or for direct ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Looks to Nominate Economist Wakatabe as BOJ Deputy Governor: Nikkei
(Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering nominating economist Masazumi Wakatabe as one of the deputy governors at the Bank of Japan, Nikkei reported on Thursday, citing sources. Wakatabe, a professor at Waseda University and an advocate of bolder ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota design chief sees future without mass-market cars
NAGOYA (Reuters) - As sharing services change car use and ownership, Toyota Motor Corp’s (7203.T) new design chief believes that vehicles will shift towards either generic boxes on wheels for everyday use or ultra-luxury cars, wiping out the need for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economic growth seen on track despite market swings
Japan's economy has entered the sixth year of sustained recovery ... resilient against the twin pressures posed by consumption and the financial markets. The Nikkei Stock Average tumbled about 3,000 points after topping the 24,000-point threshold in ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping Haruhiko Kuroda at Bank of Japan Was the Right Call
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BANK OF JAPAN : Bankruptcies up 6.4% as bank card loans come home to roost
Personal bankruptcies increased for the second straight year in 2017, and at an accelerated rate, according to figures in a preliminary report released by the Supreme Court. Individual declarations of bankruptcy rose to 68,791, a hike of 6.4 percent. ( read original story ...)
Abandoned luggage heap soars high at Kansai Airport
Meanwhile, if the luggage is likely to be lost property, the airport will hold it temporarily for about a week, then pass it to the Osaka prefectural police Kansai Airport Police Station. A total of 258 abandoned suitcases were treated as lost-and-found ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe, Trump agree to keep up pressure on North Korea
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to keep up pressure on North Korea until Pyongyang abandons its nuclear and missile programs, Japan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. The two leaders confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dec machinery orders fall at fastest in three years, cast doubt on capex
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s core machinery orders tumbled in December at the fastest pace in more than three years and companies expect orders to rise only marginally in January-March, raising concerns that recent gains in capital expenditure will taper off. ( read original story ...)