Fried’s failed crypto exchange have agreed to drop their claims against the jailed ex-billionaire in exchange for his cooperation in other lawsuits over ...
Japan ‘closely monitoring’ case of Tokyo-based Chinese academic who went missing while in China
Professor Fan Yuntao returned to China in February last year and subsequently became unreachable, according to Japanese media reports. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over assault of Tokyo by-election campaign staffer
Tokyo police on Tuesday turned over to prosecutors a 41-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a staff member of Lower House by-election candidate Hirotada Ototake during a campaign speech. Shohei Murakami, whose occupation and residence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official
Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent yen declines are excessive and out of line with fundamentals, ruling party executive Satsuki Katayama told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March price trend gauge rises at slowest pace in 11 months
A key measure of Japan's trend inflation slowed to 1.3% in March, marking the smallest year-on-year increase in 11 months, data showed on Tuesday. The rise in the weighted median inflation rate, which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and would be accelerating its entry into Europe, Latin America, ... ( 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’s Nikkei rises but caution before US earnings caps gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech earnings and tensions in the Middle East capped gains. The Nikkei had climbed 0.
Japan issues strongest warning yet on readiness to intervene in currency market
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said last week's meeting with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts has laid the groundwork for Tokyo to ...
Bank of Japan to hold rates with focus on hawkish signals to buoy yen
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday (Apr 19), with investors focusing on any hints of a less dovish tilt as the yen trades around a ...
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 ...)
K League champions Ulsan taking on Yokohama in bid to return to AFC Champions League final
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Having bagged a crucial win at home, South Korean champions Ulsan HD FC will now visit Japanese foes Yokohama F. Marinos this week as they chase their first Asian club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has prepared groundwork to take appropriate FX action, Finance Minister says
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that last week's trilateral meeting with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts has laid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will 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. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PMIs Improve Even as Weak Yen Intensifies Price Pressure
Key gauges of Japan’s manufacturing and service activity improved in April to their highest levels in nearly a year even as the weaker yen intensified price pressure on companies, a sign that they are ... ( 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 ...)