Tokyo's key Nikkei index tumbled more than three percent on Thursday, marking seven straight losing sessions, after the tech-heavy Nasdaq index plunged on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits over 5-week low as yen strengthens
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a five-week low as the yen's rise against major currencies impacted investor sentiment. Chip-related stocks, following U.S. peers, declined sharply. Renesas ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits over 5-week low as yen strengthens
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a five-week low as the yen's rise against major currencies impacted investor sentiment. Chip-related stocks, following U.S. peers, declined sharply. Renesas ...
Japan’s Nikkei average dives 3% as pro investors sell shares
TOKYO -- Japan's stock market rally has slowed since mid-July, and in early trade Thursday, the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average was down 3%, as professional investors turn their attention to the ...
Volatility of Japan’s Bond Futures Climbs to This Year’s High
Uncertainty in Japan’s bond market is at the highest level this year ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting next week, where a reduction in its debt purchase program is widely expected.
‘Queen of Tears’ pop-up store in Tokyo sells out daily, attracting over 10,000 visitors since opening
The 'Queen of Tears' pop-up store in Tokyo opened on July 12 and attracted more than 10,000 visitors. Due to high demand, additional stores are planned for Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Manila from ... ( read original story ...)
10 things to know about Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tokyo
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be joined by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Australian counterpart Penny Wong at the Quad meeting on J ... ( read original story ...)
Is Netflix’s Tokyo Swindlers a True Story?
Netflix’s Japanese crime thriller show, ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ follows the story of an ambitious group of fraudsters who are willing to undertake drastic measures to pull off a billion yen worth of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Service Prices Jump, Backing Case for Rate Hike
Service prices among businesses in Japan jumped by the most in about 33 years, adding to the list of supporting factors for the central bank to raise interest rates, with a policy meeting looming next ... ( read original story ...)
Public schools in Hokkaido increasingly using air conditioners amid hotter weather
SAPPORO: An increasing number of public schools in Hokkaido have been installing air conditioners as a result of higher than usual temperatures in recent years. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt maintains economic assessment, downgrades view on exports
Japan's government on Thursday maintained its assessment on the economy but offered a bleaker view than last month on exports due to the fallout from slowing Chinese demand."Japan's economy is ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis – Taiwanese rocket startup may be early test of Japan’s space hub plans
A Taiwanese startup aims to become the first foreign firm to launch a rocket from Japan by early next year, part of a plan industry advocates say will aid Tokyo's ambitions of becoming a space hub in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to sponsor over 28 million USD for Can Tho city’s smart city project
The People’s Committee of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips 3% following Nasdaq decline
Japan's Nikkei declined over 3% or 1,182.10 points to to 37,972.75 during Thursday morning trading following a sharp drop in the Nasdaq. Similarly, the Topix index decreased by 2.70%, shedding 75.41 ...
Japan’s Honda to close China plant, halt production at another factory
Japan's Honda Motor will close a factory in China and halt vehicle production at another plant, the automaker said on Thursday, as it seeks to start producing more electric vehicles amid heavy ...
A New Experience in Japan: Experiencing Sumo Culture Firsthand
Hanshin Contents Link Corporation, which is Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.'s subsidiary, opened "THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA" in Osaka Namba on May 30, 2024. Designed for international visitors, this ...