by Investment in Japan
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Economy
Japan central bank survey finds corporate outlook cautious, capital spending to fall
Japan’s battery-powered economic recovery
“Good example how long term low interest rate environment can destroy value of money.”
Recent News
Business
Citi to sell Japan credit card unit to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Japan’s Sony Corp. halves stake in Olympus
Disaster expo shows off flourishing Japan industry dedicated to coping with catastrophe
Why Japan’s factories won’t be going home
Nissan to make automatic braking standard feature in Japan
Cool Japan Fund to invest in green tea cafes in U.S.
GPIF?
Japan GPIF may consider governance in stock investments
Under-30s short of cash can defer their Japan pension payments
GPIF adds to private equity and real assets capabilities
Economy
Japan’s Missing Generation of Entrepreneurs
Monthly Report of Prospects for Japan’s Economy April 2015(JRI)
Positive sign for Abenomics: Bonuses up, real wage decline slows in Japan
Japan’s wary manufacturers resist Abe’s urge to splurge
McKinsey’s Growth Strategy (AKA ‘Fourth Arrow’) For Japan (I)
World watches how Japan manages its ageing citizens
Market
Announcement of the FY2014 Health & Productivity Stock Selection
Japan stocks scale 15-year peak
Japan Post
Japan Post Counts on Dividend to Seal Planned IPO Deal
Japan Post actively seeking more acquisitions after Toll
Japan Post Bank to step up investment in foreign bonds, stocks by 30%
Japan Post Group targets ?450 billion net profit
BOJ
Bank of Japan Dissenter Wants to Disarm Monetary ‘Bazooka’
BOJ faces reality check on inflation target
Direct Investment by Region and Industry (4th quarter 2014, 2014 C.Y.)
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Forbes Japan Rich List Shows Mixed Fortunes