Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Mining, Electrical/Machinery and Rubber sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.22%. Rising ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran BOJ Watcher Predicts Hawkish Tweak to Central Bank’s Guidance
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will give a slightly hawkish tilt to its guidance on the future path of monetary policy by phasing out a pledge to ramp up stimulus if needed, Naomi Muguruma, a veteran analyst ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asahi Tanker to start ship fuelling with world’s first electric tanker
Japan's Asahi Tanker said it will start using the world's first electric-powered tanker for ship fuelling, known as bunkering, later this month in an effort to cut carbon emissions. Japan, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kumamoto mourns lives lost in double-quake disaster 6 years on
Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Thursday mourned the lives that were lost in two devastating earthquakes that struck the region six years ago killing almost 300 people. With ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: TotalEnergies and ENEOS to Study Sustainable Aviation Fuel production at ENEOS Negishi Refinery
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and ENEOS Corporation announced a collaboration to jointly conduct a feasibility study to assess the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for recovery in travel demand
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday as hopes for a recovery in travel demand lifted some leisure-related issues ahead of Japan's Golden Week h ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Wakatabe Says Japan No Longer Suffering From Sustained Price Falls
Japan has yet to emerge completely from deflation but is no longer suffering from a sustained period of price falls, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday. When asked about ... ( read original story ...)
Yen’s Twenty-Year Low Just the Start for Tokyo’s Traders
Consensus is building among Tokyo market watchers that the yen can extend losses past its 20-year low to 130 per dollar in coming months, before it steadies.Most Read from BloombergUkraine Update: U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks higher on hopes for recovery in tourism demand
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, tracking overnight advances on Wall Street, while some leisure-related issues were bought on hopes of a recovery in tourism demand ahead of Japan's Golden Week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based Luup to more than double shared e-scooters, e-bikes
Shared micromobility company Luup has raised $8 million (1 billion yen) in debt and asset financing to meet the growing demands of Japan's micromobility market, which according to a recent report, is ... ( read original story ...)
The pervasive succession crisis threatening Japan’s economy
The world’s third-largest economy was built on craftsmanship and family enterprise. A shortage of heirs jeopardises that legacy ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Startup Ava Labs Raises Funds at $5 Billion Valuation
Ava Labs Inc., the lead developer of the Avalanche blockchain, is in the process of raising a new round of funding, according to people familiar with the discussions. Its new valuation would make it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei gains for second day, tracking Wall Street rise
Japan’s Nikkei rose for a second day on Thursday, with tech shares and travel stocks standing out as they tracked overnight gains on Wall Street. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Suzuki says the country has not emerged from deflation
Suzuki: Japan has not emerged from deflation. the government will work closely with the BOJ to take all available means to end deflation. As I post nothing from Suzuki on the yen. Its up a little ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urged to consider cost-effectiveness of vaccinations
The Finance Ministry said Wednesday that the country should consider ... Novavax vaccines will be provided by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., their manufacturer in Japan. The Novavax vaccine made by Takeda ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes recorded near Alaska volcano dormant 800 years
Hundreds of small earthquakes have been reported near a volcano in southeast Alaska believed to have been dormant for at least 800 years. The cause of the quakes under Mount Edgecumbe, a volcano near ... ( read original story ...)