THE yen hit multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday (Apr 23), keeping investors on heightened intervention watch ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan meeting, while dovish policy ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t estimates New Year’s quake cut Japan growth by 115 bil. yen
The government on Tuesday estimated that a deadly earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day had a negative economic impact of up to 115.0 billion yen ($743 million) in the first quarter of 2024, ( read original story ...)
Japan Noto Peninsula earthquake claims rise 22% in JPY, to US $492m: GIAJ
According to the latest data release from the General Insurance Association of Japan, insurance claims paid for the January 1st M7.5 earthquake that hit ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise slightly before earnings season
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Tuesday as investors picked up recently battered technology and other issues amid caution before earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys to open 1st overseas outlet in Japan next month
Hollys, the coffee business unit of South Korea's KG Group, said Tuesday it will open its first overseas outlet in Japan next month as part of its expansion strategy. Hollys has set up a business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs ¥138.9 billion in fresh spending over Noto quake
This will be the fourth round of spending from the state reserve funds for the quake-affected areas in central Japan. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised to extend gains ahead of business activity figures from around the region
Purchasing managers index figures will be announced by S&P Global for Australia, Japan and India for March, as well as inflation figures for Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to work with counterparts on excessive FX moves, says finance minister
Japanese authorities will work closely with overseas counterparts to deal with excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday."We are watching ... ( read original story ...)
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Monday (April 22), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Hualien City with a 10.0 kilometer (about 6.21 miles) depth. The USGS said it received 38 responses of residents having felt the earthquake at the time of publication Monday. ( read ...
Once again, business bumps ethics off the Olympic podium
The main reason the Tokyo Games happened was that so much money had been spent ... Priority No. 1 – the Olympic business. Priority No. 2 – the Olympic ideals. They picked money over fairness. It’s ... ( read original story ...)
Latham Adds Experienced M&A Partner in Tokyo
Yohei Nakagawa brings significant experience advising Japanese and international companies on complex outbound and inbound transactions. ( read original story ...)
Old quake photos resurface with false claim they show aftermath of April 2024 jolt in Japan
A video sharing old earthquake images in Japan has circulated online with a false claim they were taken after a 6.3-magnitude jolt hit the country on April 17. At least eight people were reported injured in the latest quake. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai citizens encourage people in quake-hit central Japan
People in Shanghai are writing encouraging messages for people in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa, which was badly affected by a New Year's Day earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan to create a 1-trillion-yen fund to bolster space business
Setting its sights on becoming a key player in the global space industry, Japan will set up a 1-trillion-yen ($6.47 billion) fund to achieve that goal. ( read original story ...)
Lisa from BLACKPINK and Alleged Beau Frédéric Arnault Captured Together in Tokyo
On the evening of April 20th, a Chinese media outlet suddenly released dating photos of BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault in Japan recently this month. The photos are known ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese auto giant Nissan cuts sales, profit forecasts
Japanese auto giant Nissan said Friday it had lowered its sales and profit forecasts for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, citing higher costs. ( read original story ...)