Japan’s Nikkei NIK, -0.06% was last about flat, after suffering early losses from the auto, energy and insurance sectors. Major automakers tumbled, with Toyota 7203, -2.02% and Honda 7267, -3.10% each ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka’s $8.5M Adidas Deal Biggest Ever for a Woman
Fresh off her stunning U.S. Open win, 20-year-old tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is reportedly about to sign an $8.5 million endorsement contract with Adidas, according to SB Nation. Her current ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmaker Nissan cashes in on Naomi Osaka’s US Open tennis victory
Nissan moves swiftly to tie up deal and make Naomi Osaka its newest brand ambassador. Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles tennis champion by beating Serena Williams in a controversial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Waves Goodbye to U.K. as ‘Gateway to Europe’ Post-Brexit
After a February meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and 19 Japanese business chiefs, Tokyo’s ambassador to Britain warned what might happen if Brexit took an unfavorable turn for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic Is Holding Its Special Exhibition ‘The Moment’ Officially Approved by the French Embassy in Japan
This is a special exhibition authorized as a project to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan at the Panasonic Center Tokyo (3-5-1 ... ( read original story ...)
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Unveils Extensive Property Makeover
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, the newest member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection, has announced the completion of an extensive $22.5 million renovation project. Overseen by AB Concep... ( read original story ...)
Japan to order Suruga Bank to halt new property loans after scandal: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s financial regulator will order Suruga Bank to stop making new loans for property investments in the aftermath of a lending scandal that has slammed the regional bank’s shares ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.7 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.7 (ml/mb) was reported Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. The temblor was reported at 09:42:16 / 9:42 am (local time epicenter). Event id: us2000hbaa. I... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suruga Bank faces partial lending ban over scandal
TOKYO -- Japan's financial watchdog has decided to order Suruga Bank to halt a financing operation that served as a hotbed of a massive loan scandal. The Financial Services Agency will as early as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gold Granted Prospecting Rights at its Tobaru Project in the Southern Kyushu Epithermal Gold Province, Japan
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by Japan Gold’s President & Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Mike Andrews, PhD, FAusIMM, who is a Qualified Person as defined by ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Maintains Optimistic Economic Outlook: 5 Picks
On Sep 19, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced that it was keeping its monetary stance unchanged and affirmed that it would keep rates low in the long term. The BoJ also maintained its sunny view of ... ( read original story ...)
Thakral acquires three more properties in Japan for $66 mil
Singapore-listed property investment company, Thakral Corporation, has expanded its portfolio of Japanese properties with the recent acquisition of three new properties in Osaka, Japan, for JPY 5.46 b... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama opens new R&D center
CORNELIUS, N.C. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has opened a new research and development facility in North Carolina. The 25,000 sq.-ft. facility replaces a temporary facility it has used in Concord ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM reshuffles Cabinet; foreign, trade ministers stay
paving the way to serve as Japan's leader for up to three more years. Tuesday's reshuffle, Abe's fourth since taking office in 2012, kept Foreign Minister Taro Kono, Finance Minister Taro Aso, Economy ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Latitude Financial defers $1.5 billion IPO amid inquiry rap for sector
Australia's Latitude Financial said it has deferred a planned IPO due to market conditions and a change in ... The mighty Mini 2-in-1 PC with long battery life is here Microsoft More From Reuters Osak... ( read original story ...)
Osaka becomes third player to secure WTA Finals berth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka has become the third player to secure a berth at the season-ending WTA Finals later this month after the 20-year-old from Japan amassed enough ... ( read original story ...)