Japan

Tsunami-stricken Japan’s non-life insurance sector still resilient

This is despite earthquake losses for five major Japanese non-life insurers totaling PY400bn for the residential sector and JPY200bn for the commercial sector.

Tsunami-stricken Japan’s non-life insurance sector still resilient

This is despite earthquake losses for five major Japanese non-life insurers totaling PY400bn for the residential sector and JPY200bn for the commercial sector.

Japanese CMBS leads AsiaPac structured finance downgrades

This, as Japan accounts for over 90% of all negative rating actions in the region during 2010, says Fitch.

Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April

Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.

Third recession in a decade for Tsunami stricken Japan

The economy fell 3.7 % on reduced output and power, said Moody’s.

Japan ‘Anxiety Index’ shows only 4 out of 10 Japanese trust their leaders

And it's not suprising that 91% of Japanese feel very anxious, but who are the calm and stoic 9%?

BOJ to inject 7 trillion yen aid shaken Japanese market

The BOJ has rescheduled its meeting – from tomorrow to 1pm (0400 GMT) – to come up with new policies and plans of action as Japanese financial markets re-open today.

Economic impact of Japan quake remain surprisingly low:DBS

This is based on the order of tens of billions of US dollars rather than hundreds of billions.

Repercussions of Japan quake seen to be minimal: Macquarie

Compared to the Kobe quake on 17 January, 1995, Macquarie believes the impact should be lower.

NTT Com to acquire majority stake in Emerio

Acquisition will enhance Japanese telecom firm's coverage, cost effectiveness, reliability and quality of its global services.

Steve Sargent is GE Capital's new President & CEO for APAC

General Electric Company's financial services segment GE Capital has appointed Steve Sargent as president and CEO of its business operations in Asia Pacific.