City Developments Ltd. (CDL) said it has bought a portfolio of 25 freehold residential assets in Tokyo for 25 billion yen, doubling its assets in Japan as the Singapore developer steps up its overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa governor ignores Tokyo’s deadline to approve Marine Corps runway permits
The governor of Okinawa prefecture has defied a deadline set by Tokyo to approve design changes for a coastal airfield that will one day replace Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ( read original story ...)
‘Mr. Yen’ Says Japan Will Fret if Rate Hits 155, May Intervene
Japan’s government may step into foreign exchange markets again if the yen goes beyond 150 against the dollar with officials likely to get concerned if it reaches 155, according to former top forex ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei leads losses in Asian markets amid the fear of rate hike, China property market woes
Investors worried about China's property woes after Evergrande Chairman had been placed under police watch. The possible higher US interest rates and rising Treasury yields weigh on heavyweight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Suzuki: Won’t rule out any option on FX volatility
Japan will not rule out any options if there is any excessive volatility in currency moves, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, warning against speculative yen moves amid the yen's fall to 11-month lows against the dollar.
Japan’s Nikkei posts biggest one-day drop in a month, rate jitters weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average suffered its biggest one-day percentage drop in a month on Thursday as worries that U.S. interest rates would stay at elevated levels rattle investors. The Nikkei closed down 1.
CDL ventures into Tokyo’s private rented sector with 35 billion yen investment
It purchased interest in a portfolio of 25 residential assets in Tokyo from affiliates of US real estate investment manager BGO, or BentallGreenOak. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plunge on U.S. rate hike concerns, ex-dividend selling
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Thursday on concerns over prolonged U.S. monetary tightening and investors selling after securing rights for dividends before the end of the fiscal first half. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top companies cut ties with Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency over sexual abuse scandal
Moves by broadcaster NHK, McDonald’s, Nissan and Suntory follow allegations against late Johnny & Associates founder ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2023 Betting Odds and Match Previews for September 28, Women’s Singles
Today there are three matches scheduled for the round of 16 and the quarterfinals in the WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2023, highlighted by No. 2-ranked Iga Swiatek going head-to-head with No. 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: The Robot wolves trying to scare off Japan’s bears
Bear attacks in Japan have been rising at an alarming rate, so the city of Takikawa installed a robot wolf as a deterrent. The robot wolf was originally designed to keep wild animals from farmlands, ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Rebound in the US Fuels 2024 Optimism From Paris to Tokyo
Bankers and investors are optimistic that a string of initial public offerings will cap off a quiet year for new issuance before things accelerate in 2024.
Japan’s Nikkei hits one-month low on Fed’s higher-for-longer rate woes
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a one-month low on Thursday, as worries that the Federal Reserve's interest rates would stay at elevated levels crimp risk appetite. The Nikkei was down 1.73% at ...
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki Reiterates Warning Against Excessive FX Volatility
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan won't rule out any options to deal with excessive currency volatility, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, reiterating a warning against speculative moves on the ...
Tokyo stocks drop on U.S. rate hike fears as oil prices rise
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Thursday morning on concern over prolonged U.S. monetary tightening amid rising oil prices, while Japan's benchmark long-term interest rate hit its highest level in about 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Binance tames up with Japan’s biggest lender to launch stablecoins
Binance Japan is planning to launch stablecoins denominated in the dollar, euro, and yen in Japan in 2024. The crypto exchange aims to introduce these tokens, and possibly more, through its ...