The Ministry of Finance has revised down its economic assessments for four of Japan's 11 regions, citing weak automobile output and personal consumption, a quarterly report showed Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange to extend trading day, adjusting close for first time since 1954
The switch is planned at the same time as a large upgrade of the exchange's trading systems, in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Communists Are Hardly Radical, but Make a Handy Election Target
They have minimal support in polls. But by teaming up with other opposition parties for the first time, they have been made a boogeyman by the unpopular party in power. ( read original story ...)
Family business? Political dynasties die hard in Japan’s general election
Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene. ( read original story ...)
Right-wing LDP expected to maintain majority in upcoming Japanese election
The likely victory of the Liberal Democratic Party is not an endorsement of their policies but stems from the political bankruptcy of the “progressive” bloc in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Exchange Group looking to extend Tokyo bourse trading hours
Japan Exchange Group Inc said in a statement on its website on Wednesday that it is looking to extend Tokyo bourse trading hours by 30 minutes in latter half of 2024. (Reporting by Kevin Buckland; Edi ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei retreats on caution ahead of elections; Canon drops on forecast cut
Japan's Nikkei share average declined on Wednesday, giving up most of the strong gains of the previous session, as investors turned cautious ahead of lower house elections on Sunday that could drain ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower with eyes on earnings
Tokyo stocks opened lower today on profit-taking after sharp rallies in the previous session, as investors closely watched this week’s corporate earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.16 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in before earnings, election
Tokyo stocks dropped Wednesday morning as investors secured gains from the previous day's rally, with a cautious mood prevailing ahead of earnings reports from major Japanese firms and a general ... ( read original story ...)
SEA gaming entertainment pioneer Tier One expands into Japan
With its expansion into Japan, Tier One will be looking to discover 'the hottest up-and-coming local talents to sign and develop'. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner, leaves royal family
Princess Mako married her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, despite pushback from her family. And now the couple will be heading to the U.S. for a fresh start. NBC News’ Matt Bradley has the details. ( read original story ...)
Kishida Seeks Economic Plan in Early November: Japan Election
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to draw up key economic proposals shortly after Sunday’s general election, including the contents of a stimulus plan worth tens of trillions of yen. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.17 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.17 percent at 29,056.01 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.08 percent at 2,016.71. TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo Japan to buy back old clothes with new recycling project
Until Nov 30, owners of worn-out Uniqlo Heat Tech shirts, down jackets, or down vests can get digital Uniqlo coupons worth up to 1,000 yen for bringing them to a Uniqlo store in Japan. The campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood’s Crypto Business Is the Tail That Wags the Doge
Robinhood experienced a net decline in funded accounts, but the real revenue story was in crypto trading. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss on Weak Crypto Activity
Robinhood posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss after the bell Tuesday, as the company saw fewer new accounts amid a slowdown in activity related to cryptocurrencies. The alternative brokerage ... ( read original story ...)