Then Fukuda quit. However, the damage was already done. The Finance Ministry has already admitted to falsifying documents that could indicate favoritism toward Moritomo for its proposed Osaka primary school in deference to Abe’s wife, Akie, because she ... ( read original story ...)
Trump delivered Japan a huge win on one part of the US’s coming talks with North Korea
This is a huge win for Abe, whose support in Japan has plummeted as his country faded into the background on fast-moving talks with North Korea. But one expert told Business Insider it would be "tragic" if abductees' families put faith in Trump. ( read original story ...)
Woman’s win of nursing home money a rarity in aging Japan
Makino's experience reflects the challenges faced by many older Japanese in finding suitable care and accommodations in "super-aging" Japan. Many assisted-living facilities demand hefty up-front payments on top of the usual rent and other fees — payments ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin to propose stealthy hybrid of F-22 and F-35 for Japan – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp plans to offer Japan a stealth fighter design based on its export-banned F-22 Raptor and advanced F-35 Lightning II aircraft, two sources said. Lockheed has discussed the idea with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Buy orders swamp IPO for Shogi app developer
A company that developed a smartphone application for the Japanese board game shogi has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ... Takahiro Hayashi was among those who celebrated the IPO by ringing the bourse's bell. The company's apps for board games ... ( read original story ...)
Enjoy a blooming good time at Nikkei Centre
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is honouring the bountiful season with a special event this weekend, Celebrate Spring: A Tribute to the Beauty of Japanese Culture. “In Japanese culture there are many traditions that do celebrate the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges lower as tech sector sell-off weighs
The index rose 1.8 per cent for the week, its fourth straight week of gains. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday morning as worries about slower smartphone demand hit technology shares, while financial stocks rallied thanks to higher ... ( read original story ...)
ACM Research Shares Could Fall When IPO Lockup Expires
When the ACM Research IPO lockup expires on May 2nd ... Cincinnati University, and Osaka University. He earned a Ph.D. and a Master of Engineering from Osaka University and a Bachelor of Science from Tsinghua University. CFO and Treasurer Min Xu has ... ( read original story ...)
IMF Says Bank of Japan Should Stick to Path on Inflation Target
The Bank of Japan should remain committed to its unprecedented monetary stimulus in order to hit a still-distant price target, according to the International Monetary Fund. “Communication has to be simple and straightforward,” Odd Per Brekk, deputy ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese finance official resigns over sexual harassment allegations
Tokyo (CNN)A high-ranking Japanese political figure has resigned in the wake of sex harassment allegations, a further blow to a government beset by scandal. Junichi Fukuda, administrative vice minister for the Ministry of Finance, said Wednesday that he ... ( read original story ...)
Saga Nagoya Securities Comments on Allergan and Shire Pharmaceutical Acquisition
TOKYO, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Saga Nagoya Securities has recently reported and commented on the pharmaceutical company Allergan Plc as they fell nearly 5 percent on Friday, posting the biggest intraday percentage loss in over five months after ... ( read original story ...)
Arsene Wenger QUITS Arsenal: Boss tells stunned players and staff ‘I have bad news’ before announcing he will walk away after 22 years as he pens emotional farewell to fans …
The 68-year-old Frenchman, who joined Arsenal from Nagoya Grampus Eight all the way back in 1996 ... He introduced the sudden revelation by telling them 'I have bad news', before captain Per Mertesacker addressed his team-mates. Wenger's announcement ... ( read original story ...)
Arsene Wenger QUITS Arsenal: Boss to walk away at end of season after 22 years as he stuns unsuspecting players and bids emotional farewell to fans: ‘My love and support for ever’
who joined Arsenal from Nagoya Grampus Eight all the way back in 1996, stunned players and staff, telling them about his departure completely out of the blue at the club's London Colney training base. He introduced the sudden news by telling them 'I have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cryptocurrency exchanges need tighter rules: Monex CEO
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s cryptocurrency exchanges should be regulated more like banks as they hold investors’ assets while offering trading platforms, the chief executive of online brokerage Monex Group Inc said. Monex, Japan’s No.3 online brokerage ... ( read original story ...)
Bilateral vs multilateral — Japan and US should not argue over labels
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Mar-a-Lago did not yield much on trade. Tokyo and Washington stuck to their positions, with President Donald Trump continuing to press Japan to enter bilateral negotiations, reportedly promising an exclusion ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat as tech sector losses offset financials rally
TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average was flat in choppy trade on Friday morning as worries about slower smartphone demand hit technology shares, while financial stocks rallied helped by higher U.S. yields. The Nikkei was flat at ... ( read original story ...)