Top bankers would have to hand over half their earnings to the taxman in Tokyo, making Japan a far less appealing destination than Hong Kong.
Japan’s bid to compete with Hong Kong as finance hub faces taxing problem
Top bankers would have to hand over half their earnings to the taxman in Tokyo, making Japan a far less appealing destination than Hong Kong.
The Latest: Japan’s PM seeks to enforce virus measures
His government has been criticized for delaying measures for weeks due to apparent reluctance to hurt the pandemic-hit economy, with recent media surveys showing about 30-point decline in his support …
The Latest: Japan’s PM seeks to enforce virus measures
His government has been criticized for delaying measures for weeks due to apparent reluctance to hurt the pandemic-hit economy, with recent media surveys showing about 30-point decline in his support …
Japan factory output growth stalls in November after rising for 5 months
Some analysts worry new global coronavirus infections may prevent demand growth for Japan’s manufactured goods as corporate and consumer activity take a hit.
Coronavirus: Indonesia, South Korea and Japan tighten travel restrictions to contain new strain
Asian governments have been forced to adjust to contain the threat of the new, potentially more contagious strain of coronavirus. International visitors will be barred from entering Indonesia for a …
Japan’s appeal as hub hindered by taxes, language and lackluster growth
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong has raised hopes Tokyo may be able to compete as a financial hub, but the numbers still don’t work in Japan’s favor.
Demon Slayer kills big-name rivals to become Japan’s highest grossing film
Runaway success of the story of Tanjiro – a boy who shows remarkable resilience in the face of obstacles – comes despite the coronavirus pandemic …
Canada, Japan among nations reporting infections with fast-spreading UK coronavirus strain
The fast-spreading coronavirus strain first identified in the United Kingdom has now reached Canada and Japan, after cases cropped up in some European counties.
Japan Announces it Will Phase Out Gasoline, What About the US?
All new vehicles in Japan must be hybrids or fully electric starting in mid-2030s and this has Toyota howling. Japan said it planned to stop the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by the mid-2030s, …