Japan's economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions and fresh COVID-19 cases hit business and consumer spending, raising challenges for the new ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market live: Asian stocks open higher despite Japan GDP contraction
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday following Wall Street gains, as investors digested data showing a worse-than-expected contraction of Japan's eco ... ( read original story ...)
‘I could have won Tokyo Olympics 100m’, says retired 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. ( read original story ...)
This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For November 15-21
To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city. More InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares track Wall Street higher; Tokyo Electron leads gains
Japanese shares rose on Monday, taking cues from Wall Street's strong finish on the weekend, with chip-making equipment supplier Tokyo Electron leading gains, while investors shook off a negative ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Newspapers Skeptical about Tokyo Government Subsidies for TSMC
The Japanese government is planning to provide huge subsidies for TSMC with the largest foundry in the world increasing its investment in Japan. An increasing number of Japanese news outlets are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts on shrinking consumption, exports
Japan’s economy shrank at a 3% annual rate in the July-September quarter, as private consumption and auto production took a hit from efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Japan's gross domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 5 km northwest of Iwamizawa, Japan
An intermediate to deep magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported in the morning near Iwamizawa, Iwamizawa-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. According to Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse explains why Japan is its favorite developed market
Japanese stocks have lagged peers so far this year, but Credit Suisse's Suresh Tantia sees that trend reversing soon. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts for first time in 2 quarters
Japan's economy contracted at an annualised rate of 3.0% in July-September from the previous quarter, government data showed on Monday, posting the first decline in two quarters as resurgent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as tech names rise on improving sentiment
Tokyo stocks were higher in early trading Monday, led by firm tech issues that tracked advances in their U.S. counterparts late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks, but Outlook Is Warm as Virus Ebbs
The coronavirus and supply chain issues stymied growth in the third quarter, but high vaccination rates and low numbers of virus cases point to a recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks as Kishida Mulls Stimulus Package
Japan’s economy shrank more than expected last quarter, underscoring the need for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put together a stimulus package to help shore up a recovery from the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Economy Shrinks Slightly, Hit by Supply Chain Troubles
The world’s third-largest economy contracted 0.8% in the third quarter in the July-September period owing to a decline in exports caused by supply-chain constraints and lower consumer spending. ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jones looks at Japan 2015 blueprint to claim South Africa scalp
Eddie Jones is preparing to dust off the blueprint from the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history as England construct a plan to defeat South Africa at Twick ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kajima enters build-to-rent market with Dublin site
A Japanese property company has entered the build-to-rent market in Ireland after purchasing a 3.45-acre site in Belmayne in north Dublin from the co-founder of ... ( read original story ...)