Tokyo stocks finished slightly higher on Tuesday since strong U.S. jobs data for July and positive financial performances from Japanese companies enhanced market sentiment. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July economy sentiment up as COVID-19 emergency mostly lifted
An official said the Tokyo Olympics, which opened on July 23, helped increase spending on items consumed at home. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group net profit shrinks 39.4 pct in April-June quarter
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp. said Tuesday that its net profit fell 39.4 percent to 761.51 billion yen (6.9 billion U.S. dollars) in the April-June quarter since the impact of a one-off gain from asset ... ( read original story ...)
Final report on death of Sri Lankan detainee details failures
A government agency’s report into the high-profile death of a Sri Lankan detainee found that immigration officials failed to share details about her illness and that staff showed a lack of awareness ... ( read original story ...)
Despite political risks at Yokohama, Maybank Kim Eng still has a ‘buy’ on Genting SG
Maybank Kim Eng is keeping its “buy” call on Genting SG (GENS) with an unchanged target price of $1.16. This comes despite political risks brewing in Yokohama that may affect the group’s development ... ( read original story ...)
Sue Bird Shares Team USA Dance Video Celebrating Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Gold Win
Team USA's win on Sunday marked the country's seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's basketball tournament. ( read original story ...)
America’s Tokyo Olympics viewership hit a new low for NBC
U.S. athletes won more medals, 113, and more gold medals, 39, at the Tokyo Olympics than any other country, but fewer Americans tuned in to watch them than in previous years, NBCUniversal said Monday. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand to review athletes’ mental health support after death of Olympic cyclist
Olivia Podmore cycled at the 2016 Rio Olympics but was not part of New Zealand's team at the recent Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Monde Nissin diverts IPO proceeds from capex to debt payments
Food giant Monde Nissin Corp. announced Tuesday that funds raised during its historic maiden share sale and were originally earmarked for capital expenditure will instead go to paying old debts. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group Net Profit Tumbles 39% On-year In Q1
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group said on Tuesday net profit plunged 39 percent in the first quarter, following big gains in the same period last year related to the US merger of T-Mobile and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei rises on cheaper yen, upbeat earnings
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average inclined 68.11 points, or 0.24%, to 27,888.15. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 6.94 points, or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.24%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.24%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares ride earnings to end higher, Delta worries linger
The Nikkei share average ended the day 0.24% higher at 27,888.15, after earlier marking a mid-July peak of 28,128.61. ( read original story ...)
Man who stabbed Osaka police officer given 12 years in prison
A 35-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison by a Japanese court for stabbing a police officer and stealing his hand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan clings to fax machine despite calls from minister
Japanese bureaucrats and businesses are clinging on to the fax machine despite the minister for administrative reform’s crusade to end use of the outdated techn ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Damages Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin Sculpture in Japan
A video showed violent waves thrashing the yellow pumpkin, a major tourist attraction, on the island of Naoshima. ( read original story ...)