Japan's Nikkei index sank 2% on Tuesday as investors continued to fret about the possibility of more aggressive policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, with sentiment further dented by COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka education board urges teachers to doff masks during PE classes, club activities
The Osaka Municipal Board of Education is urging teachers to take off their masks during gym classes and club activities, following a spate o ... ( read original story ...)
Wang Yi calls for deepening cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo Wang Yi calls for deepening cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the International Forum on Trilateral Cooperation, where he called for further deepening cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium underway in Tokyo
The commanders of amphibious forces in the Indo-Pacific and other regions are holding meetings in Japan aimed at enhancing cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on US rate hike fears
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday, extending a rout on Wall Street, as investors bet on more aggressive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt. ‘concerned’ by weakening yen
Japan's Finance Minister says he's concerned about the rapid slide of the yen, and has hinted the government is ready to take action. ( read original story ...)
Mayweather to fight another exhibition bout in Japan
Floyd Mayweather will fight in Japan again in another exhibition, this time against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura. Promoters on Tuesday said the bout is scheduled for September. The rules and length of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan makes ‘online insults’ punishable by one year in prison in wake of reality TV star’s death
Japan's parliament on Monday passed legislation making "online insults" punishable by imprisonment amid rising public concern over cyberbullying sparked by the suicide of a reality television star who ... ( read original story ...)
Floyd Mayweather returns to Japan to face MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in Rizin exhibition bout
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will step into the ring to face MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura for an exhibition bout. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan to buy out Seibu Oil, shut its refinery -Nikkei
Idemitsu will increase its current 38% stake in Seibu Oil to make it a wholly owned unit, the report said. Japan's UBE Corporation 4208.T and Chugoku Electric Power Co 9504.T also have stakes in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Idemitsu to slash oil refining capacity as cars go electric
TOKYO -- Idemitsu Kosan, Japan's second-largest oil wholesaler, has decided to shut down its refinery in Yamaguchi Prefecture by the end of March 2024, as the rise of more fuel efficient vehicles ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 2.02 pct
TOKYO, June 14 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... news provider reaching more than one billion people every day. Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says will work with BOJ on possible steps to curb yen slump
TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday (Jun 14) reiterated his concerns about the recent rapid yen weakening, saying the government will coordinate any appropriate steps with the ... ( read original story ...)
Has the Covid-19 pandemic finally pushed Japan towards flexible work arrangements?
The pandemic has done more to shake up Japan's work system than any reform programme could have achieved, with companies now more open to flexible arrangements While it is unlikely that the ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Race for Japan’s top central-bank job to intensify
The decision over who will be the Bank Japan's next chief will likely focus on two career central bankers whose different policy approaches and track records could affect the timing of an eventual ... ( read original story ...)
G20 Osaka Summit Special
The Green Finance Network Japan (GFNJ) was established late last year with the aim to make green finance mainstream in Japan's financial market. Green finance is a term often used to refer to the ... ( read original story ...)