TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to keep key ministers in their posts in a cabinet reshuffle in Tuesday, including finance, foreign affairs and the economy ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gives up early gains as Asian markets sag
Shares of Toyota and other Japanese automakers outpaced the broader Nikkei index Tuesday. Asian stock markets were down in early trading Tuesday, as Japanese stocks gave up early gains and Hong Kong s... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.6 quake has struck near Ishigaki in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 53 kilometers (33 miles) from Ishigaki in Japan. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Kicks Off Fall National Rebate
Drivers looking to get a fresh set of tires before the holidays are in luck. Yokohama Tire has just announced its annual fall national rebate. From now through Oct. 31, consumers can get a Yokohama Vi... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks stretch rally, oil up as markets soak up NAFTA deal
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks were steady on Tuesday as Japanese equities rose to a fresh 27-year high while crude oil prices were elevated in the afterglow of an agreement that salvaged a North ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Nobel winner Allison hears the news from his son
... Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has congratulated Nobel Prize winner Tasuku Honjo of Japan. Abe called into a news conference that Honjo was speaking at on Monday after the immunologist won the 201 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc’s Inflation Expectations Slip After BOJ Policy Change: Tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies' expectations for inflation over the next year receded slightly, a Bank of Japan survey showed on Tuesday, after the central bank conceded it will take some ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.6 quake has struck near Chitose in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 38 kilometers (24 miles) from Chitose in Japan. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km (22 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issu... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Muroran in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has struck on Monday, 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Muroran in Japan. The temblor was picked up at 21:33:58 / 9:33 pm (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Retailer Seven-Eleven Adopts Honeywell’s Environmentally Preferable Refrigerant
Industry leaders, Seven-Eleven Japan (operator of Seven-Eleven convenience ... and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom. ( read original story ...)
Japan stock market catches overflow from US rally
TOKYO -- As investor money ebbs from emerging markets amid a rising dollar, it is flowing into Japanese equities as an alternative to U.S. assets, propelling the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average to ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka trying to move on from ‘bittersweet’ maiden Grand Slam title
(Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka said her breakthrough victory in New York last month still felt “bittersweet” and is hoping that a strong end to the season could help her to feel ... ( read original story ...)
In blow to Japan PM, son of U.S. Marine wins Okinawa governor vote
TOKYO (Reuters) - The son of a U.S. Marine and Japanese mother won an election for governor of ... Public broadcaster NHK showed a jubilant Tamaki and his supporters cheering and dancing after news of ... ( read original story ...)
US Open title ‘not the happiest memory’, says Naomi Osaka
BEIJING: Naomi Osaka made the startling admission on Monday that winning the US Open was "bittersweet" and "not the happiest memory" and revealed that she has been trying to forget about the ... ( read original story ...)
Emphatic Osaka powers into China Open second round
BEIJING: US Open champion Naomi Osaka needed just 68 minutes to power into round two of the China Open with a dominant performance over Kazakh qualifier Zarina Diyas on Monday. Also safely through ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Zhang victorious at China Open
Defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka saw off a resilient Zarina Diyas 6-4, 6-3. The two players fought hard in the first set, with both holding serve to 4-all, despite an early break opportunity for ... ( read original story ...)