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Japan's huge pension fund set for major investment shift
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BUSINESS INSIDER
Japan will announce Friday that its public pension fund -- the world's biggest -- will double the amount of equities it holds in its investment portfolio, reports said, as it seeks out higher returns to cope with an ageing population.
The welfare ministry will agree the Gover...
Japan will announce Friday that its public pension fund -- the world's biggest -- will double the amount of equities it holds in its investment portfolio, reports said, as it seeks out higher returns to cope with an ageing population.
The welfare ministry will agree the Gover...
- November 4, 2014
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Bank of Japan to inject 80 trillion yen into its economy
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THEGUARDIAN
Japanese policymakers have revealed surprise plans to pump more stimulus into the economy, triggering widespread cheer among international investors.
The Bank of Japan will inject ¥80tn (£447bn) a year into the financial system, mainly through the purchase of government bonds, in ...
Japanese policymakers have revealed surprise plans to pump more stimulus into the economy, triggering widespread cheer among international investors.
The Bank of Japan will inject ¥80tn (£447bn) a year into the financial system, mainly through the purchase of government bonds, in ...
- November 4, 2014
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Dollar at highest levels since 2007 against Japanese yen
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MARKETWATCH
The U.S. dollar shot even higher against the Japanese yen on Monday, hitting levels not seen since 2007. The dollar’s move higher against the yen comes in the wake of last week’s strong data out of the U.S. and a big stimulus package announced by Japan.
The dollar also traded near...
The U.S. dollar shot even higher against the Japanese yen on Monday, hitting levels not seen since 2007. The dollar’s move higher against the yen comes in the wake of last week’s strong data out of the U.S. and a big stimulus package announced by Japan.
The dollar also traded near...
- November 4, 2014
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Japan Car Makers Skid in China
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China’s slowing car market isn’t good news for any car brand. But it’s turning out to be especially bad for the Japanese.
The Hong Kong shares of Dongfeng Motor Monday after the Chinese joint-venture partner of Nissan, Honda and PSA Peugeot Citroën reported that its overall third-quarter earni...
The Hong Kong shares of Dongfeng Motor Monday after the Chinese joint-venture partner of Nissan, Honda and PSA Peugeot Citroën reported that its overall third-quarter earni...
- November 4, 2014
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Japan's SoftBank kicks off $10 billion India online spree, buys stake in Snapdeal
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REUTERS
Japanese telecom and media group SoftBank Corp (9984.T) has set its sights on Indian e-commerce in its aggressive expansion drive, saying it will invest about $10 billion in the booming sector as it took a strategic stake in one of its rising stars.
Masayoshi Son, chief executive of Sof...
Japanese telecom and media group SoftBank Corp (9984.T) has set its sights on Indian e-commerce in its aggressive expansion drive, saying it will invest about $10 billion in the booming sector as it took a strategic stake in one of its rising stars.
Masayoshi Son, chief executive of Sof...
- October 29, 2014
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Japan's Rakuten Inc launches cheap smartphone service
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REUTERS
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc said it will offer a cut-rate smartphone service for about a third of the monthly fees charged by the country's three dominant operators, adding to increasing price competition in the sector.
Japan's smartphone services for light users are particula...
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc said it will offer a cut-rate smartphone service for about a third of the monthly fees charged by the country's three dominant operators, adding to increasing price competition in the sector.
Japan's smartphone services for light users are particula...
- October 29, 2014
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SoftBank And Sequoia Capital Make First Investment In Indonesia With $100 Million Into Tokopedia
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FORBES
Indonesia’s leading e-commerce marketplace, PT Tokopedia, raised $100 million in a round from Japanese investment firm SoftBank Corp. and Sequoia Capital according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The funding marks the first involvement in Indonesia for both SoftBank, which led the round...
Indonesia’s leading e-commerce marketplace, PT Tokopedia, raised $100 million in a round from Japanese investment firm SoftBank Corp. and Sequoia Capital according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The funding marks the first involvement in Indonesia for both SoftBank, which led the round...
- October 28, 2014
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Toyota stays No. 1 in global sales over VW, GM
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NEWSONJAPAN
Toyota kept its lead over rivals Volkswagen and General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker in the first nine months of the year, Monday reporting record sales of 7.615 million vehicles, up nearly 3 percent from the previous year.
Volkswagen said earlier this month it sold 7.4...
Toyota kept its lead over rivals Volkswagen and General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker in the first nine months of the year, Monday reporting record sales of 7.615 million vehicles, up nearly 3 percent from the previous year.
Volkswagen said earlier this month it sold 7.4...
- October 28, 2014
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Starbucks Buys Out Japan Unit For More Than $900 Million
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BUSINESS INSIDER
Starbucks will take full ownership of its Japanese operations for more than $900 million, a move it said was aimed at further tapping its second-largest market.
The Seattle-based company said it would buy a 60.5 percent stake that it does not already own as part of a two-step t...
Starbucks will take full ownership of its Japanese operations for more than $900 million, a move it said was aimed at further tapping its second-largest market.
The Seattle-based company said it would buy a 60.5 percent stake that it does not already own as part of a two-step t...
- October 24, 2014
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Japan's Trade Picture Is Collapsing
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Japan's shaky economy was dealt another blow Wednesday, as official data showed a widening September trade deficit that puts the world's number-three economy on track to log a record annual shortfall.
The worse-than-expected deficit of 958.3 billion yen ($8.96 billion) adds to ...
Japan's shaky economy was dealt another blow Wednesday, as official data showed a widening September trade deficit that puts the world's number-three economy on track to log a record annual shortfall.
The worse-than-expected deficit of 958.3 billion yen ($8.96 billion) adds to ...
- October 24, 2014
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