TOKYO The Group of 20 major economies, including the United States, agreed on the importance of free trade at a finance leaders' gathering in Baden Baden, Germany, last week, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday. "It's true some countries ... ( read original story ...)
Saitama cops: Osaka chef released dozens of cockroaches during concert
Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested a chef from Osaka for allegedly releasing dozens of live cockroaches during an anime song concert at an arena last year, reports TBS News (Mar. 23). On the evening of August 28, Kazuyuki Kawatani, a 33-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise further on pause in yen’s advance
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, as investors stepped up buybacks in view of a pause in the yen’s recent upsurge. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 177.22 points, or 0.93 percent, to end at 19,262.53. On Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Putting Tokyo fashion week on the map
For years headquartered in dull but convenient shopping malls, Tokyo Fashion Week has always been a poor cousin to the artistry of Paris or the commercial dynamism of New York. But this season a growing number of designers are branching out in search of ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel boom inflating central Tokyo land prices
With hotel companies buying up properties at lofty prices, condo prices in central Tokyo are also surging. "There is no longer any property we can buy in central Tokyo," says a top official at a real estate investment trust managing company. According to ... ( read original story ...)
With An ROE Of 12.3%, Has Astro Japan Property Group’s (ASX:AJA) Management Done A Good Job?
Astro Japan Property Group’s (ASX:AJA) 12.3% ROE over the past year fell short of the performance averaged by the industry, which delivered 13.68% ROE in the same period. On the surface, while Astro Japan Property Group appears to have underperformed ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen strength wanes but still poised for weekly loss
TOKYO, March 24 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Friday as the yen took a breather from its recent strength, but the Nikkei was still poised for a weekly loss. The Nikkei was up 1 percent at 19,275.18 at the end of morning trade, shrugging off early ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen strength wanes but still down for week
TOKYO, March 24 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Friday as the yen took a breather from its recent strength, but the Nikkei still logged a weekly loss. The Nikkei ended up 0.9 percent at 19,262.53, shrugging off early weakness and moving decisively ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks out more global infrastructure projects
TOKYO -- Japan's transport ministry is keeping an eye on 22 additional overseas projects, such as plans for an urban railway in Bangkok and a subway in Manila, for the next three to four years as part of its push to export infrastructure. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Home sharing can boost more than tourism in Japan
Home-sharing services such as Airbnb are illegal in Japan, except in Osaka and Ota Ward of Tokyo. A move is now afoot to change the law and advocates should persevere as such services could provide a needed support to the country's growing tourism sector ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls 2% as ‘Trump trade’ doubts hit Asia markets
Japan’s exports rose at the best pace in two years in February, according to date released Wednesday. Asian markets dropped Wednesday, led by the Nikkei’s fall of more than 2%, following overnight declines in U.S. financial markets as investors re ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikkei Falls to 1-1/2-Week Low as Softbank Slides
Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a 1-1/2-week low on Tuesday as financial stocks underperformed after U.S. yields fell, while index-heavyweight SoftBank tumbled. Continue Reading Below The Nikkei dropped 0.3 percent to 19,455.88, the lowest closing ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 1-1/2 month low, investor focus on political scandal
TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average fell to a 1-1/2 month low in choppy trade on Thursday morning as a political scandal centering on the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sapped domestic investor sentiment. The Nikkei was down 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei Manufacturing PMI: 52.6 (March) vs previous 53.3
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Japan's February exports up, driven by autos
TOKYO • Japan's exports grew the most in more than two years in February, rebounding from a Chinese New Year slowdown in January, as a widening trade surplus with the US potentially raises tensions in the face of rising protectionism from Washington. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe seeks Saudi support for Aramco listing in Tokyo
Besides Tokyo, markets in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto, are vying for what could be the world’s largest IPO, potentially raising as much as $100bn. While the Japanese government is keen to have Aramco shares trade in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)