TOKYO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, giving up early gains as investors sold value stocks, although gains in growth stocks limited losses. The Nikkei closed ...
BOJ may end negative rates in January, ex-central bank executive says
The Bank of Japan may end its negative interest rate policy as early as January, and keep raising short-term borrowing costs if the economy can weather risks from overseas uncertainties, said former ...
‘Curious About New Paths’: Inside Osaka’s Business Ventures
Naomi Osaka has given an insight into her life off the court as the American tennis star has taken on several business ventures away from tennis recently.
World’s newest island forms in Japanese archipelago
The world’s newest island has risen from the sea off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning after U.S. tech gains
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, lifted by buying of technology shares after the U.S. tech-heavy Nasdaq index ended higher for the ninth straight day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 288.44 points, or 0.90 percent, from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Ukraine to hold reconstruction conference next year in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that their countries will host a con ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Is the State Guest House in Tokyo available to rent?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace in central Tokyo, which can actually b･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 2.8% On Year In October
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.8 percent on year in October, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday - coming in at 609.507 ...
Half of Japanese firms see earnings risks from Israel-Hamas conflict: Reuters poll
On the issue of ending negative interest rates, which have been a key pillar of Japan’s central bank’s accommodative monetary policy, nearly half of Japanese firms said they expected it to happen by ...
Japan Logs Current Account Surplus as Trade Swings Back Into Black
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan logged in September its largest current account surplus in 18 months as the trade balance swung into the black, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday, with hefty gains ...
Tokyo stocks open mixed as tech gains offset by falling bank shares
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Thursday, as buying of technology issues was offset by selling of banking shares amid declining long-term interest rates. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 75. ( read original story ...)
G7 Nations Announce Unified Stance On Israel-Hamas War After Intensive Meetings In Tokyo
In a statement, the nations sought to balance criticism of Hamas' attacks against Israel and a push for 'urgent action' to help civilians in the besieged Palestinian enclave in need of food, water, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida considering holding talks with China’s Xi around Nov 16-NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sideline of APEC summit in San Francisco around November 16, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, ( read original story ...)
A new island in Japan has emerged following a volcanic eruption
Japan has got a brand new island in its vicinity, thanks to to a recent volcano eruption off its south coast. Researchers said an eruption in late October had formed the new isle off the coast of Iwo ... ( read original story ...)
How Misinformation On Hamas And Crypto Fooled Nearly 20% Of Congress
Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the White House stating that Hamas raised over $130 million in crypto. But blockchain analytics firms deny this claim.
Bear linked to multiple attacks in Japan found dead alongside its final victim
Japanese officials found the body of a missing student alongside the corpse of a brown bear that likely killed him. The bear is also suspected of attacking several other people in the area. ( read original story ...)