a spokesperson for III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan. There were five personnel on board the KC-130 and two on board the F/A-18 at the time of the incident, a Marine official told ABC News. ( read original story ...)
At least 1 Marine rescued after two military aircraft carrying 7 in refueling accident off coast of Japan
Col. Kelly Frushour of the III Marine Expeditionary Force told NBC News. A search and rescue operation got underway immediately after a KC-130, an extended-range tanker, and a F/A-18, a combat jet, ha... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s intense summer heat forces dawn start for 2020 Olympic marathon
Morning rugby matches will now start at 9 a.m., 90 minutes earlier than first planned, while mountain biking events have been shifted an hour later to start at 3 p.m. to reflect concerns about the hea... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 formally propose earlier marathon time
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organizers have formally proposed moving the start time of the marathon races forward to avoid the worst of the Japanese capital’s scorching summer ... ( read original story ...)
After deadly summer heatwave, Tokyo plans dawn starts for 2020 Olympic marathon and race walks
Morning rugby matches will now start at 9am, 90 minutes earlier than first planned, while mountain biking events have been shifted an hour later to start at 3pm to reflect concerns about the heat, Yos... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Further Tweaks to Monetary Policy?
In July of this year, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) introduced modest adjustments to its monetary policy framework, allowing for a wider trading range for yields on Japanese government bonds (JGB’s). While ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia prime minister to visit Japan to discuss North Korea, report says
Kyodo News reported diplomatic sources on both sides say if the summit between Khürelsükh and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe does take place as planned, the two leaders are to discuss cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bids for top climate finance job, citing $1.5bn contribution
Japan is making a play for one of the most politically critical jobs in international climate finance. The executive director vacancy at the Green Climate Fund has been openly advertised, with a 12 De... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organizers propose dawn marathon start to avoid extreme heat
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organizing committee of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games said on Wednesday that they are considering bringing forward the start of the marathon competition to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announce recall of certain RY023 Truck Tires
Yokohama Tire is recalling 529 Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G), that have DOT date code 2318. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the rubber compound may be incorre... ( read original story ...)
Troubled Japanese Firm to Abandon Indonesian Banking Unit
The troubled Japanese financial concern J Trust Co Ltd appears about to abandon its four-year-old campaign to turn around its notorious Indonesia unit, J Trust Bank Indonesia, according to the company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe says to work with BOJ to achieve price stability target
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that he would work with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to achieve its 2 percent inflation target. Speaking at a year-end party of econom... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Wakatabe warns Japan faces risk of falling back into deflation
NIIGATA, Japan, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Wednesday the country could slide back into deflation if the economy comes under downward pressure again, high... ( read original story ...)
Deputy governor says Bank of Japan has room to boost stimulus
NIIGATA – Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Masazumi Wakatabe said Wednesday the central bank should not hesitate to ramp up stimulus if risks to the economy threaten the achievement of its inflation target. ... ( read original story ...)
MetLife Names New Leaders for Japan and EMEA
He will oversee all of MetLifes businesses in Japan, the companys second largest market globally ... He began his career in 1989 at Citi where he spent 16 years in financial services in retail banking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Line Corp to establish bank in tie-up with Mizuho: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese mobile chat app operator Line Corp will tie up with Mizuho Financial Group Inc to establish a bank, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday, declining to ... ( read original story ...)