The scope of a scam that breached bank accounts directly linked to a third-party electronic payment service is widening, amid revelations it took place across more service providers than initially ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end flat ahead of U.S., Japan central banks’ meetings
Tokyo stocks ended essentially flat Wednesday as investors awaited the outcomes of central banks' policy setting meetings in the U.S. and Japan, while eyeing the new Cabinet picks under Japan's newly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Export Falls Ease as Trade Gradually Improves
Japan’s exports fell in August at the slowest pace in five months as trade continued to slowly improve with the virus receding in some key markets and demand picking up.The value of Japan’s overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases business restrictions despite COVID-19 risk
TOKYO -- Restaurants and karaoke parlors in Tokyo's 23 wards were free to operate normally as of Wednesday, after authorities in the Japanese capital lifted their request that such businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Kanagawa coast islands: best things to do, restaurants and attractions
Looking for an easy day trip from Tokyo? Try Enoshima, Hakkeijima, Sarushima and Jogashima islands just south of the city ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks flat ahead of Fed, BOJ meeting outcomes
Tokyo stocks ended flat Wednesday as investors awaited the results of monetary policy meetings in the United States and Japan as well ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia-Pacific mixed as Japan’s exports plunge in August
Provisional trade statistics from Japan's Ministry of Finance released Wednesday showed the country's exports in August falling 14.8% as compared to a year ago. That compared against a 16.1% drop ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Japan’s “quiet” new leader, and how will he work with Donald Trump, or Joe Biden?
Analysts say that while Yoshihide Suga may shy away from golf outings with President Trump, he knows what matters, both to his people and his allies. ( read original story ...)
Vacancy in Hong Kong’s storage facilities, warehouses and logistics real estate may double as retailers end leases, slash stock
The glut of storage space will further weigh on rental charges, which have already fallen between 4 per cent and 7 per cent in the first six months of the year, as Hong Kong’s first-half economy ... ( read original story ...)
Nigeria Issues Crypto Regulatory Guidelines: Here’s Why It Matters
Nigeria has issues guidelines for the regulation of bitcoin and other crypto assets. Once signed into law, crypto exchanges and other services dealing with crypto assets may need regulatory approval ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi police confirming identity of person hit and killed by train in Nagoya
Aichi Prefectural Police are attempting to identify a person who was hit and killed by a train in Nagoya on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Ingles hunts Tokyo gold, keeps one eye on Paris 2024
While he can't be sure if the delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021, Australian Boomers veteran Joe Ingles has already had conversations about also playing the 2024 Games in Paris. ( read original story ...)
End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward
Among the challenges awaiting newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the urgent challenge of how to keep the world’s third-largest economy growing as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM Yoshihide Suga, self-made and strong-willed
Before he got Japan's top government job officially, Yoshihide Suga was known as a “shadow" prime minister and the right-hand man for his long-serving predecessor. When ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares end higher as investors eye Fed policy stance
Japanese stocks ended marginally higher on Wednesday on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve would reinforce its commitment to keeping rates low at a meeting later in the day. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga: The unexpected rise of Japan’s new prime minister
So how is it that Mr Suga is now suddenly Japan's new prime minister? According to economist and long-time Tokyo resident Jesper Koll, Mr Suga was chosen by (LDP) bosses, the faction leaders who wield ... ( read original story ...)