TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank will be able to unwind its massive policy stimulus “quite well,” dismissing concerns that a shift away from years of aggressive easing could roil the economy. “Whoever the leader…I ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Blood Banking Market: Reagent and Instrument Supplier Shares, and Market Segment Sales Forecasts [Updated: 28062016] Prices from USD $1850
This report provides an overview of the Japanese blood banking market, including sales and market shares of leading suppliers of blood typing, grouping and infectious disease screening tests, as well as test volume and sales forecasts by market segment. ( read original story ...)
Has the Bank of Japan really tamed long rates?
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan has managed to stabilize long-term interest rates at its target level of around 0%, but its efforts have sapped vitality out of the Japanese government bond market and may have planted the seeds of future volatility. Japan Bond ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expands at fastest pace in a year in January-March
TOKYO Japan's economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, government data showed on Thursday, heightening prospects of a steady recovery driven by robust global demand. The data offers some relief to Bank of Japan policymakers ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Fire hits Yokohama Clark warehouse
A huge fire engulfed the warehouse of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) here Sunday afternoon. According to YTPI employees, the fire started at the firm's warehouse at around 3:15 p.m and is still going on as of posting time. No one was reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Aims to Reclaim Its Place on the A-List With New Director
As the Tokyo International Film Festival prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in October, it has a new director tasked with restoring some former glory to an event that has recently come up a tad short on glitz and glamour. With a four-decade career that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gets two new three Michelin-starred restaurants
The 36-seat restaurant is located in the city of Sapporo. Sushi Miyakawa now also boasts a triple-starred ranking. Three Michelin stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey," while two stars represent "excellent cooking, worth a detour." ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s actions ‘recipe for disaster’: US admiral
TOKYO — The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are “a recipe for a disaster” and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka business group to help lure firms to Japan-backed economic zone in Myanmar
YANGON, MYANMAR – The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has agreed to help attract small and medium-size companies to the Japanese-backed Thilawa Special Economic Zone near Yangon by establishing small rental factory spaces, the zone’s operator ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rejoice over news of Princess Mako’s planned engagement
The news that the princess will become engaged to 25-year-old Kei Komuro also quickly spread at International Christian University in Tokyo, the couple’s alma mater. Erika Mita, a 21-year-old junior, said she feels a sense of closeness to the couple ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. admiral calls North Korea's actions 'recipe for disaster'
TOKYO -- The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are "a recipe for a disaster" and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Adm ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to marry ocean-loving legal assistant
Quasi-public NHK TV reported the news late Tuesday and the Imperial Household Agency confirmed the report to Japanese media who belong to an exclusive "press club" system. But the agency declined comment to The Associated Press. The man who won the ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty Announces Grand Opening Of First Japanese Data Centre, “Digital Osaka 1”
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today the official opening of Digital Osaka 1, its first data centre in Japan. The new facility spans ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops nab monk in pollution of river with illegally transported sand
Yoshiaki Sakata, a monk at Naritasan Shonsoji Temple, has been accused of violating Osaka Prefecture’s erosion control regulations (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – A monk working for a religious corporation was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Low interest rates still squeezing Japanese banking profits
TOKYO -- Japan's five leading banking groups reported a third straight year of shrinking aggregate profit Monday, hampered by the central bank's negative interest rate policy, but the strength of their overseas operations helped stave off a worse result. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco Announces Key Appointments Ahead of IPO
The new appointments come ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that may be the largest in the world. Aramco also appointed six deputy chairmen and two associate general councils, according to an initial memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)