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