U.S.-China trade friction is one of those risks and Japan traditionally has said tit-for-tat trade-restrictive measures are of no benefit." Abe said the WTO needs to be changed, calling for a trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to Put Trade, Climate at Centre of G20 Agenda
Abe said Japan, as chair of this year's gathering of the Group of 20 (G20), will also seek to spearhead discussions on climate change and ways to facilitate use of digital data while protecting intell... ( read original story ...)
DAVOS-Japan’s Abe to put trade, climate at centre of G20 agenda
Abe said Japan, as chair of this year’s gathering of the Group of 20 (G20), will also seek to spearhead discussions on climate change and ways to facilitate use of digital data while protecting intell... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to put trade, climate at top of G20 to-do list
That should be a system that is fair, transparent, and effective in protecting intellectual property rights and also in such areas as e-commerce and government procurement.” Abe said Japan hoped to wo... ( read original story ...)
Melco boss dreams more Studio City tables, Elēkrŏn previews
That’s why we launched the IPO for Studio City, so that we have a better capital ... his company’s interest in partnering with a major Japanese city – such as Osaka – or Tokyo or thereabouts – for wha... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to come as OE Tire on Mercedes-AMG ’s E-Class 53-series
Yokohama Tire announced that Mercedes-AMG has selected Yokohama’s “ADVAN Sport V105” tires as original equipment for its new E 53 4MATIC+ (ISG installed) series, which includes sedan, station wagon, c... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Noodle company apologises for ‘white-washing’
The headlines should all have been all about Naomi Osaka's victories on the tennis courts in Melbourne, Australia. Instead, the Haitian-Japanese sports star has once again found the coverage diverted ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open young guns deliver ratings, sponsorship success
Japanese stars Osaka and Kei Nishikori have been drawing an average of ... Ratings for local broadcaster Nine, publisher of The Australian Financial Review, have been building strongly in the second w... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka reaches semis for first time
US Open champion Naomi Osaka managed to keep a lid on her simmering temper and powered to a 6-4 6-1 win over Elina Svitolina on Wednesday to book a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals for the firs... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains massive stimulus as Kuroda warns of growing risks
The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday but maintained ... trimmed its global growth forecasts and a survey showed increasing pessimism among business chiefs amid the trade tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends lower on trade worries but weak yen caps losses
Japan's Nikkei ended lower on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade-reliant economy, though a softe... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Nikkei wobbles on trade worries but weak yen tempers losses
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Lowers Inflation Forecast
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan stood pat on policy Wednesday despite downward revisions to its price outlook, suggesting the bank is in no hurry to reach its 2% inflation target. The board decided at its fir... ( read original story ...)
Serena turns ankle, wastes match points in loss to Pliskova
In the semifinals, Pliskova will face No. 4-seeded Naomi Osaka, who advanced by beating No. 6 Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-1 earlier Wednesday. Williams' surprising loss scuttled a much-anticipated ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana
Finnair is set to open new winter routes from Helsinki to the Japanese ski destination of Sapporo and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new routes will both be launched for the winter 2019/202... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei wobbles on trade worries but weak yen tempers losses
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade-reliant e... ( read original story ...)