Los Angeles was rocked by a significant tremor, with the epicenter located just two miles southwest of Pasadena, California. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 4.4 and its impact was felt across neighboring counties. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Boost Asian Markets After US Retail Data
Japanese stocks led Asian markets higher following positive US retail data, boosting Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.9%, while the Hang Seng added 1.6%.
Column-Next Bank of Japan intervention may be to sell yen :Mike Dolan
If Japan's government is thinking ahead, it may be planning to rein in its errant yen rather than propping it up. A two year cat-and-mouse game between speculators and Japan's authorities - involving ...
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index jumps over 3%
Tokyo's key Nikkei index gained more than three percent on Friday on the back of strong US economic data and a weaker yen against the dollar.
Foreigners Dumped Japan’s Stocks Then Piled In Like Never Before
The turmoil triggered by the Bank of Japan’s recent interest rate hike has produced two more entries for the record book: All time highs for both inflows and outflows in the nation’s stocks last week.
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Jumps Nearly 3%
Tokyo's key Nikkei index gained nearly three percent on Friday after US stocks rallied on the back of encouraging consumer data. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street
Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers. ( read original story ...)
Major earthquake off Taiwan is felt in mainland China, Japan, Philippines
The quake – the second major earthquake to rock the island in the past year – was monitored at a depth of about 16km (10 miles), with its epicentre in the waters east of Hualien county. Affected countries included Japan and the Philippines. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning: 33-feet-high waves due to massive earthquake likely to kill 3.2 lakh, cause loss of ₹125 lakh crore
Following a recent 7.1-magnitude quake, experts warn of a potential 9.1-magnitude earthquake near Japan that could devastate key economic centers and impact the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Relieved Foreigners Scoop up Japanese Stocks as Markets Rebound
Foreigners also reversed an eight-week Japan bond selling trend last week, becoming net buyers. They acquired a net 1.44 trillion yen in long-term bonds, the largest amount since May 11, and a net 561 ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Launches “Win This Fish” Promotion Via Sunday Gravy
Sapporo has launched “Win This Fish” promotion via Sunday Gravy for Aussies to win a giant yellowfin tuna and an all-expenses paid trip to Tokyo for two to eat it. The winners will have a chance to ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected serial bag-snatcher apprehended by pedestrian in Nagoya
As Ishizawa snatched her bag, the woman’s husband, Yuya Nishimoto, grabbed the back of the motorbike. As he held on, he was dragged for a couple of meters before both he and Ishizawa tumbled to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Foreign Trade Law Adds Chip Gear to Secure Supply Chains
Japan has decided to apply foreign trade regulations to chipmaking equipment as part of its efforts to secure stable supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.
Japan’s Government Tightens Grip on Chip Supply-Chain Network
Japan has decided to apply foreign trade regulations to chipmaking equipment as part of its efforts to secure stable supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said Friday. Most Read from ...
Japan’s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Set for Weekly Gain, With Strength in Exporters
Japanese stocks are headed for their first weekly advance in over a month, with benchmark indexes gradually recovering from the recent rout amid a better economic outlook in the US and a decline in the yen, ( read original story ...)