CurrencyFeaturedBank of Japan urges central banks to understand the nuances of digital currency firstBharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank emphasises the importance of understanding digital currencies and the consequences of issuing them... Read more
FeaturedMarketsJapan makes stock markets more attractive to foreign investorsBharath KumarFebruary 26, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 26, 2020March 18, 2020 The country will add new exemptions to ease foreign investment restrictions... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyMUFG to invest over $700 mn in Singapore’s GrabPritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 Both parties will jointly develop financial services such as insurance which will be available on Grab’s app... Read more
EconomyFeaturedJapan’s GDP contracts first time in six years due to sales tax hikeBharath KumarFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 Japan’s GDP contracted an annualised 6.3 percent during the period from October to December 2019... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedJapan may launch digital yen to counter ChinaPritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 The digital currency could go online in two to three years... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedGoldman Sachs to target $9bn assets under management in JapanBharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Goldman Sachs has already begun to hire private bankers to manage assets over the next 5 to 10 years... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDrone specialist Aerodyne receives funding to expand in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 The Malaysia based company raises funds from North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures and Leave a Nest... Read more
AviationFeaturedSingapore Airlines and Japan’s ANA sign deal to improve connectivityPritam BordoloiJanuary 31, 2020January 31, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 31, 2020January 31, 2020 The deal will also focus on flights between Japan and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Australia... Read more
AviationFeaturedSingapore Airlines to buy Boeing jets to stay competitive in IndiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 The carrier competes with the likes of Etihad and Emirates in India through its JV Vistara... Read more
BankingTokio Marine pumps in US$370 million into joint venture in BrazilBharath KumarJanuary 8, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 8, 2020 Tokio Marine will control 50.01 percent of the Brazilian joint venture... Read more