Japan’s retail stock traders begin tapping power of AI

TOKYO -- Japan's brokerages are bringing the power of predictive stock ... users personalized advice on trading futures and options based on how they believe the Nikkei Stock Average will move. Clients will also be able to simulate how their positions ... ( read original story ...)

Sharp Corp to appoint co-chief executives starting Jan. 1: Nikkei

(Reuters) - Japan’s Sharp Corp may appoint co-chief executives starting from Jan. 1, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. The Nikkei said the appointments were intended to enable a smooth transition from President Tai Jeng-wu, who was appointed after ... ( read original story ...)

Why Nikkei 225 Stocks Have Dropped This Week

More on that here. Earlier this week, Japanese stock market index Nikkei 225 saw their stocks decrease by -0.15%. While most Asian shares have increased, they continue to struggle as their shares dip to low numbers. At the beginning of December ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei edges lower as construction stocks extend sell-off

TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down on Tuesday morning in choppy trade, as construction stocks extended a punishing sell-off on growing concerns some of the firms may have breached antitrust regulations. The Nikkei was flat ... ( read original story ...)

Japan might push through TPP without Canada

Japan's top diplomat in Western Canada is urging B.C. government and business officials to reconsider the merits of the newly re-formed, 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11), despite Ottawa’s controversial decision to back out of a document ... ( read original story ...)

Japan unveils record defence budget against North Korea threat

Japan’s defence budget will swell to a record USD 46 billion for the next fiscal year, the government said today, as the nation shores up its missile shield against the threat posed by North Korea. The defence spending was part of a $860-billion national ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Nuclear Exports: Risky Business

While Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s electoral victory in October has generated plenty of debate regarding prospective constitutional change, another highly controversial issue — nuclear power — has largely escaped attention despite being ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo cuts estimated tab for 2020 Olympics to $12 billion

The latest price tag for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been trimmed slightly, but is still nearly twice the initial estimate even after a major cost-cutting effort. The organizers said Friday that the event will cost a total 1.35 trillion yen ($11.9 billion). ( read original story ...)

Tokyo 2020 unveils budget cuts

Tokyo 2020 organisers Friday unveiled a "significant" cut in their budget for hosting the games, as the city comes under pressure to keep a lid on spiralling costs. The overall games budget now stands at a total of 1.35 trillion yen ($12.6 billion ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s central bank leaves its monetary policy unchanged

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its policy rate, 10-year government bond yield target unchanged The BOJ voted 8-1 to stand pat on rates with Goushi Kataoka as the sole dissenting voice The central bank said the economy is growing moderately and inflation ... ( read original story ...)

Ando leads Osaka Marathon entries | iaaf.org

PDF En Anti-Doping Therapeutic Use Exemptions IAAF Position Statement of Platelet-Derived Preparation PDF En Organisers of the Osaka Women’s Marathon have announced their elite field for the IAAF Gold Label road race on 28 January. Yuka Ando leads a ... ( read original story ...)