Tax authorities in Tokyo uncovered a China-based scheme where 27 billion yen (S$320 million) was invested in Japanese real estate to avoid the watchful eyes of Beijing, China – all using ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 7 new COVID cases on Nov. 15, new low for 2021
Japan's capital recorded seven new coronavirus infections on Nov. 15, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the lowest figure the capi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
‘I Could Have Won Tokyo Olympics 100m’, Says Retired Usain Bolt
Sprint legend Usain Bolt said he could have emerged from retirement to win a fourth straight Olympic 100m title in Tokyo this year, insisting the winning time was within his reach. Bolt, 35, told AFP ... ( read original story ...)
A New Source of Fuel in an Aging Japan: Adult Incontinence
Waste from adult diapers is growing by tens of thousands of tons a year in Japan. One town may have a solution: recycle it into fuel pellets. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends gain on upbeat earnings
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 166.83 points, or 0.56%, to 29,776.807. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange grew 7.92 points, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest bank MUFG forecasts annual net profit to hit record
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) on Monday forecast record annual net profit, thanks to the release of cash from pandemic-related provisions as well as a drop in other credit-related costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan looking to beef up chip, storage battery sectors as part of stimulus plan
Japan's economic stimulus package will feature a plan to urgently strengthen the chip industry while the government will also formulate a strategy for storage batteries, trade minister Koichi Hagiuda ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks More Than Expected as Supply Shortages Hit
Japan's economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions hit exports and business spending plans and fresh COVID-19 cases soured the consumer mood. While ... ( read original story ...)
Investors see potential in Hokkaido ski resorts in wake of pandemic
Meanwhile, local businesses are adapting to the virus situation with new developments and altered models of operation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 7 new COVID cases on Nov. 15
Japan's capital recorded seven new coronavirus infections on Nov. 15, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports just seven new cases in new low for the year
Tokyo confirmed just seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the lowest figure this year. The daily tally has remained below 50 for over a month. Monday’s figure was down by 11 from a week before. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks finish slightly higher as robust earnings offset by profit-taking
TOKYO, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks finished slightly higher on Monday as market sentiment was lifted on a slew of upbeat earning reports by Japanese companies, although gains were capped since ... ( read original story ...)
China’s property slowdown deepens as prices fall; Japan’s economy hit by supply chain woes – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ... ( read original story ...)
Covid hit Japan economy harder than expected in third quarter
Japan's economy shrank far more than expected in the three months to September, as a surge in virus cases hit spending and supply chain issues hampered business, data showed Monday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto trading puts pressure on bourses to open all hours
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Trading technology news every morning. Nonstop trading in cryptocurrency markets is pushing traders of traditional assets towards ... ( read original story ...)
US IPO Watch: List of upcoming initial public offerings this week
Here is how to buy the stocks of international companies from India after they get listed on the US stock exchanges. ( read original story ...)