Mergers, consolidation options for banks: Kuroda
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said Thursday that mergers and consolidation could be options for private-sector banks in order to beef up their earnings. Speaking at an international conference in Tokyo, Kuroda noted that extremely accommodative monetary policies taken
All 4 major Japan brewers enjoy operating profit growth
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- All four major Japanese brewers saw their group operating profits increase in the business year that ended in December, according to their latest financial statements. Sluggish beer sales were more than offset by brisk sales of nonalcoholic drinks at all
10-year cancer survival rate put at 58.5%
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- The 10-year relative cancer survival rate stands at 58.5 pct in Japan, the National Cancer Center said in a survey report Thursday. The figure is 0.3 percentage point higher than the previous survey released in 2016. The relative survival rate
Japan to promote campaign for reducing food loss
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- Japan’s Environment Ministry plans to promote the so-called “30.10” campaign for all food served to be eaten at drinking parties in the next fiscal year as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. In cooperation with restaurants and pubs,
Victims of human trafficking hit record high
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- A total of 25 Japanese were victimized by human trafficking in Japan in 2016, the highest since statistics started in 2001, National Police Agency data showed Thursday. The total was up 12 from the previous year. Of the Japanese victims,
Malaysian deputy PM says dead DPRK man is Kim Jong Nam
February 16, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that the man from DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) that died in Malaysia was Kim Jong Nam. Malaysian police earlier identified the man as Kim Chol, according to
Toshiba to restart bidding process for flash memory biz
February 16, 2017
TOKYO- Toshiba Corp. is considering restarting the bidding process for its mainstay flash memory business, which it plans to spin off, as it is now looking to sell more than half of the unit, informed sources said Wednesday. The troubled Japanese
Tokyo metropolitan buses to have alphanumeric route
February 15, 2017
TOKYO- The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to introduce alphanumeric route displays for its bus services as early as in 2018, informed sources told Jiji Press on Tuesday. The Tokyo government aims to attract more foreign users with the more accessible route
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