Tokyo reports 27 coronavirus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 27 new coronavirus cases, up 12 from Tuesday and up two from last Wednesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking

TOKYO: Tokyo shares gave up gains and closed lower on profit-taking on Wednesday, even as US stocks advanced on upbeat retail data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which opened comfortably in the ... ( read original story ...)