Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its efforts to help Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. replicate the U.S. lender’s highly successful wealth management business in Japan, where competition to serve …
Bank of Japan backs away from ETF buying scheme
Visit our ETF Hub for investor news and education, market updates and analysis and easy-to-use tools to help you select the right ETFs. The Bank of Japan’s decision to abandon its ¥6tn ($55bn) annual …
Report: North Korea-owned hostel in Berlin remains closed
A North Korean-owned hostel in Berlin permanently closed in 2020, according to a Japanese press report. Kyodo News reported Sunday that City Hostel was shuttered last year after a Berlin court …
Report: North Korea-owned hostel in Berlin remains closed
A North Korean-owned hostel in Berlin permanently closed in 2020, according to a Japanese press report. Kyodo News reported Sunday that City Hostel was shuttered last year after a Berlin court …
Japan Ignores Climate Pressure and Eyes New Overseas Coal Units
The Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Tadashi Maeda, said earlier this month that the state-run lender has no immediate plans to finance any new coal-power projects.
Thrasio Launches in Japan with $250 Million Commitment to Acquire Japanese Ecommerce Businesses
The company has appointed Kazuhiro Ninomiya as its head of its Japan business. Previously Ninomiya managed McKinsey’s investment team and its strategic initiatives, and in his new role at Thrasio …
South Korea Hints It May Strengthen Military Ties With Japan
South Korea’s defense minister signaled the country may strengthen its military cooperation with rival Japan as the two U.S. allies work to boost regional security against threats like the ones posed …
South Korea in the Quad
While the two sides were careful to avoid open disagreement, there are clear areas of tensions, from approaches to China and North Korea to alliance issues involving Japan. The day saw at least 39 …
Japan Charges Father-Son Team With Aiding Ghosn Escape
Americans Michael and Peter Taylor were charged with assisting Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan and Renault, in his escape from Japan aboard a private jet.
Carlos Ghosn: Japan charges two Americans with helping ex-Nissan CEO flee
The Taylors were not immediately available for comment, as is standard in Japan’s criminal system, where more than 99 percent of those who go on trial are found guilty. Ghosn, who led Nissan Motor Co.