Japanese stocks fell for a third consecutive session on Friday as a rise in new domestic coronavirus infections to record highs fuelled concerns that officials will place new restrictions on business ... ( read original story ...)
Mother in Japan sentenced to 9 years in jail in child starvation case
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court sentenced a 22-year-old woman to nine years in prison on Friday for starving her 2-year-old daughter to death last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity decline accelerates in November as pandemic drags on
The au Jibun Bank Flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 48.3 from a final 48.7 in October. ( read original story ...)
Japan, New Zealand press for open markets to boost recovery
Leaders from Japan and New Zealand on Friday warned countries against the temptation of retreating into trade protectionism, saying that keeping markets open is ... ( read original story ...)
tadao ando-designed house in setagaya, tokyo, hits the market
US dollars. the three-family property is located in setagaya, an exclusive residential area of tokyo, and measures 504.80 sqm in total. built in november 1990, the reinforced-concrete building ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks extend falls on fears of new restrictions
Japanese stocks fell for a third consecutive session on Friday as a rise in new domestic coronavirus infections to record highs fuelled concerns that officials will place new restrictions on business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso: Finance Ministry and BOJ are cooperating well for financial stability
Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday, the Finance Ministry and Bank of Japan (BOJ) are cooperating well for financial stability. “Generally speaking, any decision to consolidate is up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso Says MOF, BOJ Cooperating Well on Financial Stability
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday his ministry and the Bank of Japan were cooperating effectively to ensure financial stability. He also said that, generally speaking, any decision by ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp to Return to Japan’s Blue Chip Index, Replacing Docomo
Sharp Corp. will return to Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average, replacing NTT Docomo Inc. and marking a comeback on Japan’s premier blue-chip index just four years after it was removed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Century Corp. takes over control of JV with BPI
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ joint venture partner Tokyo Century Corporation (TCC) has decided to take majority control of BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation (BPICTL). In a disclosure to ... ( read original story ...)
The AFC Champions League is our number one goal, says Yokohama’s Thiago Martins
Brazilian defender Thiago Martins and his Yokohama F. Marinos teammates are looking to pick up where they left off in Continental football following disappointing results on the home front. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices fall at fastest pace in decade, reviving deflation fears
It was the third straight month of declines and the biggest year-on-year drop since March 2011, the data showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan, facing a third wave, goes on ‘maximum alert’ as new infections reach record highs.
While total case numbers remain low, they have begun to multiply rapidly, prompting Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to warn on Thursday that the country is on “maximum alert” in an effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Global monetary easing lifting Japanese stocks despite weaker economy
While Japan's economy struggles with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, its stock market has staged big rallies since the start of November, with the key Nikkei index hitting new ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-journalist in Japan loses defamation suit against ‘comfort women’ deniers
A former Japanese journalist who has said he received death threats for his investigation of "comfort women" has lost a defamation lawsuit in Japan's Supreme Court. ( read original story ...)
Japan to review drone security in check against China, report says
Japan could soon step up drone security, possibly eliminating China-made vehicles from its fleet. Tokyo plans to strengthen security measures for drones used to monitor dams, ports and power plants. ( read original story ...)