As the world continues its battle against the novel coronavirus, many people are finding comfort in planning the vacations they want to take after the pandemic subsides. They imagine a leisurely stay ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower on concerns over continued rise in U.S. yields
Tokyo stocks closed lower Monday, reversing earlier gains, as despite hopes for the recovery of the U.S. economy after the passage of a hefty stimulus package, concerns grew it would result in higher ... ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED: UPDATE1: Tokyo stocks end lower as U.S. stimulus stokes fears of yield rise
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, giving up earlier gains, as investors grew concerned that the passage of a fresh U.S. coronavirus relief package will lead to higher bond yields by fueling ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, vending machines help ease access to COVID-19 tests
TOKYO (Reuters) - In Japan, convenience is king and getting tested for COVID-19 can be highly inconvenient. Part of solution, as it is for a range of daily necessities in Tokyo, has become the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Green Future Requires Returning to Its Nuclear Past
About once a month, the same group of two dozen Japanese government officials, company executives and professors file into a bland white and beige conference room at the nation's economy, trade and ... ( read original story ...)
China’s crackdown leaves Japanese finance firms in HK jittery
Top banker wants to pull his firm's operations out of HK because 'without freedom, there is no financial business'. ( read original story ...)
China’s Hong Kong crackdown alarms Japanese finance firms: Senior banker
China’s crackdown in Hong Kong has left Japanese finance firms “very much afraid” and reconsidering whether to remain in the city, a senior banker said ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Crypto Chief Flags Institutional Demand Driving Boom
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is seeing substantial demand for digital assets from institutions as it works to restart its cryptocurrency trading desk. ( read original story ...)
Why Bitcoin Won’t ‘Break’: Expert Explains Crypto Boom
CEO of Flipside Crypto discusses why Bitcoin has surged, the SEC's role in crypto, new projects to watch and why we won't likely see a fall back to $10,000. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.42 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.42 percent at 28,743.25 on Monday, while the broader Topix shed 0.19 percent at 1,892.54. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japanese don’t want foreign fans to attend Tokyo Games – poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s January current account surplus sees first decline in five months
The current account balance, one of the widest gauges of international trade, registered a surplus of ¥646.8 billion ($6 billion), down 2.3% from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan adds female executives but they take only 8% of board seats
Japanese businesses have made progress in naming more women who have risen through the ranks to executive positions, but female participation in management still falls far short of levels in Western ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 1.19 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 1.19 percent at 29,208.19 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 1.06 percent at 1,916.33. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares gain as cenbank governor eases concerns over yields
Japanese shares rose on Monday as the central bank governor's remarks eased speculation that yields on government bonds would be allowed to rise, while optimism over a $1.9 trillion U.S. pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank deposits rise at record pace in Feb as consumers save, not spend
Japanese bank deposits rose in February at the fastest annual pace of record, data showed on Monday, as a renewed wave of coronavirus infections prodded households to save rather than spend. The data ... ( read original story ...)