TOKYO: Japanese shares surged on Monday, with both Nikkei and Topix hitting 30-year highs, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for an economic recovery from pandemic lows. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix Surges to Highest in 30 Years as SoftBank Gains
Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix reaching its highest level in 30 years, amid rising hopes for U.S. stimulus and reports that the government may lift its state of emergency early for some areas. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: G7 focus on emerging market debt, digital taxation and digital currency
The Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders would kick off debate on Friday on emerging market debt problems, implementation of digital taxation and central bank digital currency, Japanese Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka “not chasing” No. 1 ranking anymore
Naomi Osaka began the season as a two-time Grand Slam champion and would have the title of world No. 1 next to her name. Currently ranked No.3, she opened up about how important it is to be No. 1 in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: “I always want to do well in the Slams”
After the victory against Pavlyuchenkova, Naomi talked about the match and her opponent, as well as her desire to do well in the Majors. She said: "I feel like for me the most recent memory I have of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rubber futures rise
TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures reached a three-week high on Monday, extending gains for a third straight session, as hopes for a US stimulus package and stronger oil prices lifted investors’ risk ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s households, firms continue to hoard cash as pandemic pain persists
Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record pace in January, data showed on Tuesday, a sign companies and households continued to hoard cash due to uncertainty over the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan December real wages fall on COVID-19, battered in 2020
Japan's real wages fell for the 10th straight month in December, the government said on Tuesday, as the coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the economy and slammed businesses. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan at 16:56:31 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The epicenter, with a depth of 62.98 ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Japanese official’s sexist comments may be last straw for unpopular Tokyo Olympics
Japan’s poor record on gender equality, coupled with the exasperated stream of day-to-day discrimination reported on social media, made the gaffe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Its World-Class Health System Is Buckling Under Covid
Coronavirus infections in Japan are at a fraction of major western countries, yet the island nation is signaling increasing concern that its highly rated medical system faces impending collapse. ( read original story ...)
Japan Vaccine Czar Outshines Suga to Rise as Potential Successor
One of them is a seasoned public communicator, as comfortable debating his Davos counterparts in English as he is explaining the potential side-effects of coronavirus vaccines. The other is Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Promise of a Generational Stock Revamp Draws Skeptics
Japan’s Topix stock benchmark climbed to a three-decade high on Monday, drawing even more attention to its future amid plans for a sweeping market reform. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $100 Billion Innovation Fund Risks Playing It Too Safe
A new $100 billion government endowment fund aimed at supporting and spurring daring Japanese innovation may have a risk-aversion problem of its own. ( read original story ...)
Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.5 just reported 76 km southeast of Yilan, Japan
A moderately shallow magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported early morning near Yilan, Taiwan. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan at 16:56:31 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 62.98 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)