The Bank of Japan on Monday upgraded its economic views on two of the nation's nine regions, helped by a steady recovery from a massi ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 billion in largest Japan IPO since 2018
Tokyo Metro has set a price range for an initial public offering at 1,100 to 1,200 yen per share, against an initial estimate of 1,100 yen, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. At the top of the ... ( read original story ...)
Important tool or alarmism? Japan experts split on megaquake advisories.
Supporters say the advisories are about reducing risk, but critics see a system that isn’t based on science and one in which the cons outweigh the pros. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba rules out hike in capital gains tax
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he had no plan for now to consider raising the country's tax on income from investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan Admits Doctoring Cabinet Photo To Make Ministers Look Less Unkempt
Japan's government admitted Monday manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet to make its members look less unkempt, after online mockery of their sagging trousers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to US$2.4 billion in largest Japan IPO since 2018
TOKYO: Tokyo Metro has set a price range for an initial public at ¥1,100 to ¥1,200 per share, against an initial estimate of ¥1,100, a regulatory filing showed on Monday (Oct 7). At the top of the ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens its fifth property in Japan
Travelodge Hotels Asia announced the opening of Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya, its second property in Kyoto and fifth overall in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Many firms in western Japan see China slowdown to continue, says BOJ official
Many companies in western Japan are setting business plans on the assumption the slowdown in exports to China will continue, Kazushige Kamiyama, the Bank of Japan's Osaka branch manager, said on ...
Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report
Asian shares have advanced after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Tsunami advisory issued after strong earthquake
After a strong earthquake, Japan issues a tsunami advisory for the remote Izu and Ogasawara Islands some 600 kilometers south of Tokyo.Japan issued a tsunami advisory Tuesday for residents of Izu and ... ( read original story ...)
Macro matters: Tokyo story
The successes of Japan’s corporate governance reforms and the market’s renewed attraction for investors are no secret ...
Japan leads Asia stock rally, dollar firms after blowout US payrolls
Asian stocks rallied and the dollar reached a fresh seven-week peak on the yen on Monday after blowout U.S. labour market data dispelled fears of a recession and spurred a sharp paring of rate-cut ...
Tokyo Metro sets tentative IPO price of 1,100-1,200 yen per share
Tokyo Metro set a tentative initial public offering (IPO) range of 1,100 to 1,200 yen per share, against an initial estimate of 1,100 yen, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. The final IPO price of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Closely Watch Impact of Yen Moves on Corporate, Household Activity
Japan’s new finance minister pledged to consider policy responses against sharp currency moves based on how they affect the real economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan business chamber in Taiwan calls for more cooperation
A Japanese business group is calling for more cooperation with Taiwan in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and other areas. ( read original story ...)
What’s happening in global stock markets? Japan’s Nikkei up, Wall Street gains
Japan's Nikkei rose over 2% on Monday, fueled by a weaker yen and strong US jobs data. The index climbed to 39,354.63, while the Topix increased 1.7%. ( read original story ...)