“Japan’s Nikkei tumbles into a bear market after Wall Street’s latest slide” February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 David Z “Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump’s attack on the U.S. central bank.” – MarketWatch
“Japan’s top currency official says govt ready to act to curb yen volatility” February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 David Z “TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese official said on Tuesday that volatility was rising in the currency market and the government stands ready to take necessary steps if the market becomes too erratic.” – Reuters
“The $48 Billion Sell-Off That Sent Japan Stocks Into Bear Market” February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 David Z “Japanese stocks tumbled into a bear market, buffeted by the biggest foreign investor exodus in three decades. UBS Wealth Management says the worst may be yet to come.” – Bloomberg
“Japanese Justice Faces Scrutiny in Case of Nissan Chief and U.S. Board Member” February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 David Z “The treatment of such a prominent foreign defendant has been revelatory for people who see Japan as a model in Asia for doing business. Mr. Ghosn’s arrest on Nov. 19 has exposed stark differences in how crimes are pursued and suspects are handled in Japan and in Western democracies.” – The New York Times
Carlos Ghosn and Japan’s ‘hostage justice’ system February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 David Z Japan’s former chief prosecutor was, until he unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday, his lawyer, and has declared Mr Ghosn to be a victim of “hostage justice”. It is a term few outside Japan will have heard of until now, but what does it mean? – BBC
Malaysia and Indonesia rush to slice up $3tn global halal market February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 David Z Malaysian exporters of Shariah-compliant products aim to go anywhere and everywhere, capitalizing on a global Islamic economy projected to be worth over $3 trillion by 2023. But with such an enormous opportunity comes formidable competition. Indonesia, home of the world’s largest Muslim population, is looking to mount a serious challenge. – Nikkei Asian Review
Halal certification keeps Japan linked to Southeast Asian supply chains February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 David Z TOKYO — Two of Japan’s biggest transport companies, Nippon Express and Yusen Logistics, have taken a step toward growing their business in Southeast Asia by gaining certification that they are shipping goods in compliance with Islamic law. – Nikkei Asian Review
