The Bank of Japan will closely monitor the impact of a recent slowdown in the Chinese economy as well as the risks of coronavirus pa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 3Q21 GDP succumbs to covid restrictions
Like many other countries in Asia, Japan's latest GDP data demonstrate that Covid is still exerting a strong influence on the economy. Economic ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Kuroda says weak yen not negative for Japan’s economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the yen's recent declines were not particularly negative for the country's economy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on upbeat earnings, capped by profit-taking
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Monday as sentiment was lifted on a slew of robust earnings reports by Japanese companies, although advanc ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hosts ‘Medical Japan 2021’ expo
Tokyo is one of the world's most fascinating and a high-tech city with an over 12 million population. Recently, it hosted a Medical devices and hospital equipment expo called 'Medical Japan 2021'. The ... ( read original story ...)
Retired Bolt says he could have won Tokyo Olympics 100m
Sprint legend Usain Bolt said he could have emerged from retirement to win a fourth straight Olympic 100m title in Tokyo this year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Closes on High Note at New Main Venues in Hibiya-Yurakucho-Ginza Area, Tokyo’s Center of Cinema
The 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on November 8. The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "Vera Dreams of the Sea," ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher despite Japan GDP contraction
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday following Wall Street gains, as investors digested data showing a worse-than-expected contraction of Japan's economy in the Covid-hit third quarter. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. agree to start talks on extra tariffs on steel, aluminium
Japan and United States have agreed to start discussions to solve the issue of additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Japan in a meeting between Japan's Industry Minister Koichi ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mixed as Japan says economy contracted in 3Q
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with the specter of inflation weighing on sentiment. Shares rose in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul but fell in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Japan reported that its economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-US launch talks to resolve dispute over tariffs
U.S. and Japanese officials agreed Monday to launch talks aimed at settling a dispute over American tariffs on imports of Japanese steel and aluminum. The agreement came in a meeting between visiting ... ( read original story ...)
Lakers star LeBron James teams up with Drake, Naomi Osaka in potential 50 billion partnership
It’s no secret that LeBron James is a big investor. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has used the latter half of his career investing into various companies and organization in order to secure his ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says China’s property woes unlikely to trigger global shock
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday that China's property sector woes were unlikely to trigger a global shock as the country was not saddled with huge external debt. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Shows Why Crypto’s Obsession With Meme Numbers Matters
No one can bring together a bunch of different memes like Elon Musk.Late on Sunday, the Tesla Inc. CEO and internet provocateur tweeted: ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank closes in on lucrative gains from India’s IPO rush
SoftBank Group finds itself in position to reap a windfall from India's first wave of startup IPOs, which began in July and will roll on through early next year. When the numbers settle, they could ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Kuroda: Japan economy to recover to pre-COVID level in 1st half of 2022
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the country's economy was likely to recover to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels in the first half of 2022. "The economy's recovery has been ... ( read original story ...)