Today, the Tokyo Stock Exchange approved a program listing application from CPI PROPERTY GROUP ("CPIPG") for listing on the professional-oriented TOKYO PRO-BOND Market. The listing creates a framework ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Paves Way to Reduce Purchases of Super-Long Bonds in October
The Bank of Japan paved the way to buy less of super-long bonds in October, pressing ahead with tapering purchases as it looks to ease its grip on the world’s second-largest debt market. The central b... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc’s global push drives Asia M&As, offsets China slowdown
The hectic activity is helping the investment banking divisions of Western banks. Morgan Stanley's Japan venture with Mitsubishi UFJ retained top spot in the country's ranking for the first three ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the new breed of Japanese entrepreneurs who are venturing into frontier markets
the prevailing image of Japanese business remains tied to massive corporate conglomerates rather than innovative startups. But behind the scenes a unique mix of entrepreneurs are planting their flags ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei gains on Wall Street’s advance, weaker yen
Headline equities of the Japan market advanced to eight-month high on Friday, 28 September 2018, as investor sentiment was lifted tracking overnight rally on Wall Street. Meanwhile, comparatively weak... ( read original story ...)
Southern Japan braces as typhoon charts course for main island
Japan braced for high winds and heavy rain as a typhoon roared north on Friday, enveloping outlying islands in high seas before taking aim at the country's main island this weekend. Typhoon Trami is t... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei powers to 27-year peak on weaker yen, earnings hopes; regional stocks up
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei raced to a 27-year high on Friday on the back of a lower yen and improved prospects for corporate earnings, while optimism over the U.S. economy's short-term outloo... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index soars to near 27-year high
TOKYO -- Japan's Nikkei Stock Average on Friday closed just below its highest level in 27 years, thanks to a weak yen and optimism for earnings growth. The Nikkei ended September's last trading ... ( read original story ...)
Aging Japan: Manga comics turn gray – but spirited – along with readers
TOKYO - Japan’s graying population is changing the ... thinks escapism plays a big role too. “When you watch news about aging, there are so many dark, serious topics. It makes people anxious ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 27-year high on strong dollar, Wall Street gains
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a 27-year high on Friday, taking heart from a boost for the dollar after the Federal Reserve chairman said he did not expect a near-term recession, and strong g... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo wins battle against Tokyo’s Mario-inspired go-kart tourist attraction
The chance to go-kart through the streets of Tokyo dressed as a Super Mario character has for many years been a popular experience for tourists visiting Japan. But despite the similarities with ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo wins damage suit against Tokyo go-kart business
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo says it has won damages in a lawsuit against a Japanese business that rents go-karts for people to drive around in Super Mario costumes. Nintendo said the Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Faced with tariffs, Tokyo looks set for caution as it enters trade talks with US
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump agreed to start trade negotiations on Wednesday in an move that will likely shield Tokyo from Trump's proposed 25 percent duty on imports ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Koreas to discuss unified gymnastics team for Tokyo
SEOUL (Reuters) - The two Koreas will pursue a plan to form a joint artistic gymnastics team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo ... Yonhap news reported that Korea Gymnastics Association ... ( read original story ...)
Japan August Manufacturing Rebound Fails to Impress as Trade Risks Mount
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output recovered only modestly in August from a recent string of natural disasters, and economists expect lackluster growth after electronics output tumbled by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to continue to push resumption of commercial whaling, citing ‘serious difficulties in food security’
“If we give up achieving the sustainable use of marine life resources, including whales, Japan will encounter serious difficulties in food security,” he said at a news conference in Toky ( read original story ...)