TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell to its lowest in almost four months on Tuesday, as a missile fired by North Korea over northern Japan put investors on edge and increased the yen's safe-haven appeal. The Nikkei was down 0.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan NIKKEI 225 Index forecast | analysis Closed Wednesday August 30
NIKKEI 225 Index forecast finished up a hundred and forty four points, or 0.7 percent, to 19,506 on Wednesday thirtieth of August amid a weakening Yen. Most equity markets within the Asia-Pacific listed higher as investors shrugged off government tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: A force in the fortnight?
Ten. That’s both the number of years and number of titles between defending US Open champion Angelique Kerber and her first-round opponent, world No. 45 Naomi Osaka. Two. That’s the amount of sets it took underdog Osaka to dethrone the crown-wearing ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka backs up upset with another win on Day 4
WHAT HAPPENED: When Naomi Osaka left the locker room for her first match at the 2017 US Open, she made a left turn onto a plush blue carpet and walked through a short, quiet hallway where large vertical photos of past champions line the walls. On Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Australia vs. Japan, 2018 World Cup qualifier in Saitama
IT is now do or die for Australia after defeat to Japan in its World Cup qualifier in Saitama. Goals to Yosuke Ideguchi and Takuma Asano handed Japan a 2-0 win, putting the Socceroos’ World Cup plans in a tailspin. Ange Postecoglou’s side must now ... ( read original story ...)
Socceroos’ Russia World Cup hopes take serious hit with 2-0 loss to Japan
AUSTRALIA’S chances of making a fourth consecutive World Cup are hanging in the balance after suffering a damaging 2-0 loss to Japan at Saitama Stadium. Japan took the lead in the 41st minute after Takuma Asano whipped home a perfectly executed cross ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.K. pledge cooperation on North Korea threat
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UK’s May reassures on Brexit, backs Japan on North Korea
"China does have a particular position in this, they have leverage on North Korea and I believe that we should be encouraging China to exercise that leverage," she said at a joint news conference after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
Japan secure 2018 FIFA World Cup berth with Australia win
Japan had never beaten Australia in a World Cup qualifier in seven previous attempts but the Socceroos -- bidding to reach their fourth straight finals and fifth overall -- rarely threatened in a disjointed performance. Saitama: Takuma Asano and Yosuke ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military seeks funds to boost missile ranges, speed in record budget
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defense ministry on Thursday sought $160 million in a record budget request to develop swift, longer-range missiles to extend its military punch in East Asia, countering growing Chinese strength and an increasing North Korean threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo – but she’s slammed by Ryanair’s chief for ‘swanning around …
Despite the economic success in Japan, Mrs May was slammed at home today for 'swanning around' the Far East while the Brexit talks stalled. Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said the PM should not be 'eating cakes and drinking sake'. He told Sky News ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup: Japan beats Australia to qualify for Russia 2018
The victory means Japan now join the already qualified Brazil and Iran ... Visit cnn.com/football for more news and videos South Korea next play fourth-place Uzbekistan -- who are level with Syria in the group on 12 points, though they have an inferior ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo
Shinzo Abe told the chiefs of Japan's biggest firms he is convinced the country will remain a 'compelling' place to do business after Brexit. Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy ... ( read original story ...)
UK Prime Minister May seeks to reassure Japan on Brexit
TOKYO (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure Japanese business leaders about Brexit on Thursday, saying she is laying the foundation to take the bilateral trade and investment relationship to "a whole new level" as the U.K. leaves the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defense Ministry seeks missile interceptors in budget
"We think Japan is obliged to explain its real intention to the international community," Hua Chunying, China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, told a regular news conference. Japan has criticized Beijing over its military spending and assertive maritime ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UK, Japan urge Chinese pressure on North Korea
She and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at a news conference after the two met on the second day of her three-day visit to Japan. Abe called the launching of a North Korean missile over Japan earlier this week an unprecedented and outrageous act. ( read original story ...)