Australia’s sovereign bond market is re-emerging as an attractive proposition for Japan’s yield-hungry investors. ( read original story ...)
238 cats rescued from house in northern Japan
Authorities in Sapporo City in northern Japan found 238 cats living in one house in late March, with the residents apparently unabl ... ( read original story ...)
238 cats rescued from house in Sapporo
Authorities in Sapporo City in Hokkaido found 238 cats living in one house in late March, with the residents apparently unable to care for the animals due to their increasing numbers, local officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s forgotten indigenous people
Japan’s indigenous people, the Ainu, were the earliest settlers of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island. But most travellers will not have heard of them. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Trump threatens to permanently end WHO funding, says he is taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump threatened to permanently cut U.S. funding for the World Health Organization if sweeping reforms are not made in the next 30 days. ( read original story ...)
Economist expects slow recovery for Japan economy in June
Professor at Keio University and former Bank of Japan board member, Sayuri Shirai, discusses the road to recovery for the Japanese economy, on the back of latest GDP numbers. ( read original story ...)
Diamond Princess cruise ship finally leaves Japan to repatriate remaining crew after coronavirus outbreak
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has left Japan for Malaysia to repatriate its remaining crew members after being docked for months, following an early outbreak of the novel coronavirus that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business chief warns of radical labour market shake-up
Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of Hitachi and head of the Keidanren business lobby, told the Financial Times in an interview that propping up businesses during lockdown was not sufficient and governments ... ( read original story ...)
Sony To Buy Finance Unit for $3.7 Billion Following Strategic Review
Japanese electronics to entertainment giant Sony is to offer up to $3.7 billion (JPY400 billion) to take full control of its finance division. The move would shore up its profits. Sony president ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Create Scheme to Inject Capital Into Smaller Firms Hit by Pandemic: Nikkei
Japan's government will create a pool of funds with private financial institutions to inject capital into small and mid-sized firms struggling from the hit to earnings from the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial Buyout Boosts Potential Nikkei 225 Replacements
Shares in financial companies not already part of the Nikkei 225 jumped in Tokyo on news that Sony Corp. would buy out its unit Sony Financial Holdings Inc., opening a rare slot on the benchmark index ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea challenges Japan’s claim over disputed islets
South Korea protested Japanese claims to the disputed islets of Dokdo on Tuesday, after summoning a senior Japanese diplomat to the foreign ministry. ( read original story ...)
Major $800 Million Bitcoin And Crypto Investor Reveals Coming ‘Fourth Cycle’
Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has forecast a "fourth crypto cycle" could be on the horizon—potentially sending the bitcoin price sharply ... ( read original story ...)
Hedge Fund That Timed Big Short, Crypto Rally Eyes Venezuela
Venezuela’s bond market has been rocked over the past few years by defaults, sanctions and a collapse in crude oil prices. Yet the disastrous cocktail is attracting hedge funds including London’s ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to hold emergency meeting Friday to decide on new loan scheme
The Bank of Japan said it will hold an emergency policy meeting on Friday to sign off on a new lending programme to help firms combat the fallout from the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Conditions Likely to Stay Tough in Current Quarter, Finance Minister Says
Economic conditions in Japan will likely stay tough in the current quarter, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday, also promising that the government would ensure support for employment and help ... ( read original story ...)