Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than five percent in morning trade Tuesday amid rising doubts about the US economy and fears sparked by a US government funding crisis. At the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plunge in Christmas rout
Tokyo stocks plunged on Tuesday as the few Asian ... Investors were also unnerved by weekend news reports that US President Donald Trump had asked about the possibility of firing Federal Reserve ... ( read original story ...)
Diplomatic rift grows between South Korea and Japan
according to Yonhap News. The South Korean and Japanese officials also discussed a South Korean court ruling that orders a Japanese steel company to compensate former South Korean workers forced to wo... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drops 5 percent after Wall Street slide deepens
Japan's Nikkei drops more than 4 percent, hitting its lowest since May 2017. The Topix brushes its lowest since November 2016. Japanese blue chips fall, as defensive shares prove unable to resist rout ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stock Rout Accelerates in Worst December for Almost 60 Years
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average skidded below the 20,000 level and was headed for bear market territory in the latest blow for Japanese equities experiencing their worst December on record. The Nikkei 22... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 20-month low after Wall Street slide deepens
Japan’s Nikkei slumped to a 20-month low on Tuesday after a deepening slide on Wall Street heightened investors’ aversion to risk. The Nikkei share average was down 4.57 percent at 19,247.08 as of 014... ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor and governor may quit to force early poll in bid to realize dream of metro government
Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura said Monday they may step down before their terms expire next year and use their re-election bids to try and realize their goal of reorganiz... ( read original story ...)
New earthquake maps reveal never-before-seen detail about threats to buildings and people — here’s who’s most at-risk around the world
It's cheaper to rebuild after an earthquake in China than it is in nearby Japan, but with more than 1.3 billion people in the country, the potential for loss of life and property is huge. One of the m... ( read original story ...)
NAGOYA + JAPAN FAVES
Tony Levin has updated his road diary! Two new entries: December 21st in Nagoya + his favorite Japan pics. The new line-up of King Crimson took to the stage in London's Hyde Park 37 years ago today. E... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gold Completes Strategic Financing with Goldcorp Inc. and RCF Opportunities Fund L.P.
Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV ... accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-based Okura Nikko Hotel announces 2022 Kingdom opening
Japanese company Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co Ltd announced on Friday that it will open its first Nikko Phnom Penh Hotel in the capital by 2022, a press release issued by the company said. The hote... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.7 mag was detected near Katsuura in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.7 (ml/mb) was reported 172 km SE of Katsuura, Japan (107 miles) on Monday. Id of earthquake: us2000iwyv. Event ids that are associated: us2000iwyv. Exact location o... ( read original story ...)
Deposit ceiling at Japan Post Bank to double to 26 million yen
The government plans to double the deposit limit of Japan Post Bank accounts to 26 million yen ($229,074) next fiscal year, prompting a backlash from private-sector banks who fear a depletion in funds ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade deal with the US is a $50 billion question
For Japan , exports are not just the key engine of economic growth. They are the foundation of the country's growth model and the essential dynamic component driving its business cycle. Last year, net ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants US to buy old F-15 fighters
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering selling some F-15 jets to the U.S. to raise funds for purchases of cutting-edge F-35 stealth fighters, Nikkei has learned, with Washington in turn ... ( read original story ...)
The 15 most earthquake-prone countries in the world, according to science
It's cheaper to rebuild after an earthquake in China than it is in nearby Japan, but with more than 1.3 billion people in the country, the potential for loss of life and property is huge. One of the m... ( read original story ...)