TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday as concern over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine eased somewhat after Moscow said some troops were returning to their bases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must respond to damage from rising prices, says Finance Minister Suzuki
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government must respond to any damage recent rising prices inflict on consumption and the economy, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday. "While the recent rises ... ( read original story ...)
Japan consumers’ expected inflation rate rises to record 2.43% in Feb -govt survey
It followed a reading of 2.16% in the previous month. According to the preliminary result of the February survey of 2,000 consumers in Japan, 89.8% of respondents said the prices of everyday goods ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts record daily COVID deaths but new infections slow
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japan posted its deadliest day in the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, even as new infections from the Omicron-variant fueled wave declined. Newly recorded fatalities rose to 236 ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Denso Jump After Supplier Joins Japan Chip Fab Project
Toyota Motor Corp. and supplier Denso Corp. rose Wednesday after the latter announced it is investing in a venture to build a semiconductor plant in Japan, easing concerns about the supply of key ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin to sell shares in Chinese water business for $994 million
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co Ltd on Wednesday said it will sell shares in its Chinese water business to Plateau Consumer Ltd for 115 billion yen ($994.21 million). Kirin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin to sell shares in Chinese water business for $994 mln
Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co Ltd said on Wednesday it is selling shares in its Chinese water business to Plateau Consumer Ltd for 115 billion yen ($994.21 million). Updates with details, ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Economy Has Reinvented Itself
In short, COVID-19 may be unexpectedly helping with the reinvention of Japanese business. Chinese Companies Are Leaving Global Stock Markets The Green Economy Is Driving Resource Nationalism in Latin ... ( read original story ...)
Some lawmakers and their families are betting thousands of dollars on crypto
Seven Republicans bought or sold crypto, including Sen. Pat Toomey, the ranking member of the banking committee. Only one Democrat reported a transaction, Rep. Marie Newman of Illinois. The most ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto companies ramp up lobbying effort as regulators tighten oversight. Here’s how much Coinbase, Ripple and Binance paid in 2021
As U.S. regulators tighten oversight of the digital asset space, crypto companies are doubling down their lobbying efforts. Companies that engage in crypto-related businesses spent at least $4.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Eight Congress Members Traded Crypto in Last Year
Those trading crypto included seven Republicans and one Democrat. Bitcoin saw the most action: $229,000 worth of trades, according to CNBC. Then came ether with $40,000 of trades. Joke currency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood sinks to 11-month low in Feb – Reuters Tankan
* Service sector index +3 in Feb vs +8 in Jan * Manufacturers' outlook seen lower By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' business confidence fell to an 11-month low in ... ( read original story ...)
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Sanei Grace (JPN) 100-1 (8-7) 3rd of 10, shd behind Hinaarare (8-7) at Nagoya 7f fst in Feb. Top Majesty (JPN) 4-5fav (8-11) won at Nagoya 7f in Feb beating Mr Bowler (8-11) by shd, 10 ran. Chouchou ... ( read original story ...)
CBC Sports Tokyo Olympic coverage earns 9 nominations from Canadian Screen Awards
It has been quite the journey, but CBC Sports has garnered further recognition for its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Games. CBC Sports has received nine nominations from the Canadian Screen Awards for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mulls Quarantine Changes; German Curb Plan: Virus Update
The Japanese government is mulling plans to end quarantine and self-isolation requirements in March for fully-vaccinated travelers coming from countries where Covid-19 cases are not raising rapidly, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to rise as investors look ahead to China’s inflation data
SINGAPORE — Shares in Japan looked set for a higher start on Wednesday, as investors looked ahead to China's inflation data. Meanwhile, tensions appear to ease between Russia and Ukraine, boosting ... ( read original story ...)