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Japan is looking to strengthen financial education, but are schools ready?

Business May 17, 2022

Japan is looking to strengthen financial education, but are schools ready?

by Kazuaki Nagata

New programs could help with the government's aim of boosting investment by individuals, but teachers are concerned they might not have the time to do the topic justice.

Nomura targets up to 90% jump in core pretax income in three years

Business / Corporate May 17, 2022

Nomura targets up to 90% jump in core pretax income in three years

Nomura said on Tuesday it would aim for annual pretax income of ¥350 billion to ¥390 billion for its three core divisions in the year ending in March 2025.

Front-runner to be next BOJ chief calls for faster green growth strategy

Business May 16, 2022

Front-runner to be next BOJ chief calls for faster green growth strategy

by Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada

An increase in Japan's potential growth would encourage firms to raise wages on prospects of stronger profits, and give households more purchasing power, Hiroshi Nakaso said.

Toshiba receives interest from 10 potential investors

Business / Corporate May 13, 2022

Toshiba receives interest from 10 potential investors

by Makiko Yamazaki and Sam Nussey

It also announced a special dividend of ¥160 per share, worth some ¥70 billion, in an apparent effort to placate activist shareholders it has long been at odds with.

Cryptocurrencies melt down in a ‘perfect storm’ of fear and panic

Business / Tech May 13, 2022

Cryptocurrencies melt down in a ‘perfect storm’ of fear and panic

by David Yaffe-Bellany, Erin Griffith and Ephrat Livni

The moment of panic amounted to the worst reset in cryptocurrencies since bitcoin plummeted 80% in 2018.

Hong Kong the market to watch as global flows of easy money slow to a trickle

Business May 13, 2022

Hong Kong the market to watch as global flows of easy money slow to a trickle

by Sofia Horta E Costa

The city's stock market has tumbled this year at one of the fastest rates globally, home prices are falling and signs of capital flight are multiplying.

Investors push Japan’s J-Power to accelerate climate action

Business / Corporate May 11, 2022

Investors push Japan’s J-Power to accelerate climate action

by Shoko Oda

Shareholder proposals call on the electricity producer to set new short- and medium-term emissions reduction targets and to disclose details on how to meet those goals.

What's behind Kishida's plan to spur household investment

Business / Economy May 11, 2022

What's behind Kishida's plan to spur household investment

by Kazuaki Nagata

Considering the cautious stance investors have taken toward his economic policies, the Prime Minister's speech highlighted a more market-friendly side.

SoftBank faces record loss as Masayoshi Son’s bets tumble again

Business / Corporate May 11, 2022

SoftBank faces record loss as Masayoshi Son’s bets tumble again

by Min Jeong Lee and Takahiko Hyuga

The world’s largest tech fund is estimated to have lost about $18.6 billion on its public portfolio alone during the quarter that ended March 31.

Nissan investors seek momentum from likely swing back to profit

Business / Corporate May 11, 2022

Nissan investors seek momentum from likely swing back to profit

by River Davis

Analysts, on average, estimate Nissan will report an annual operating profit for the first time in three years.

Bankers quit jobs for shot at riches in ‘Wall Street of crypto’

Business May 6, 2022

Bankers quit jobs for shot at riches in ‘Wall Street of crypto’

by Ben Bartenstein

In the shadow of Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel, cryptocurrency executives rubbed shoulders with Emirati royals, Wall Street bankers and Instagram influencers.

Kishida showcases diplomatic skills as Upper House poll looms

National | FOCUS May 6, 2022

Kishida showcases diplomatic skills as Upper House poll looms

While focusing on Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the tour, Kishida appears to have kept the summer vote in mind, with the election marking a watershed moment for his administration.

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