Japan's health ministry confirmed 989 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The figure was down 192 from a week earlier. The number of serious ill patients on ventilators or ECMO heart-lung machines was eight, ( read original story ...)
Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan
Two elderly South Korean victims of wartime forced labour took to the streets in wheelchairs on Tuesday, saying they rejected a compensation deal announced this week, potentially complicating Seoul's efforts to end a diplomatic spat with Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new rocket fails on debut flight, in blow to space ambitions
Upon reaching space, the H3 rocket’s second-stage engine failed to ignite, forcing mission officials to manually destroy the vehicle. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 989 new cases
Tokyo confirmed 989 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, down by about 200 from a week before. The seven-day average of new cases came to 791.4, compared to 891.0 a week earlier. The number of severe cases under Tokyo’s criteria remained the same as Monday at eight, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei touches 3-month high as fall in U.S. yields boosts sentiment
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to a three-month peak on Tuesday and the broader Topix index rose to its highest since late 2021, as a fall in long-term U.S. Treasury yields buoyed investor ...
New Bank of Japan Governor Likely Stuck with Kuroda’s Path
Alone among major central banks, the Bank of Japan has stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy as inflation has risen. Will its new Governor shake things up?
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Japanese Hokkaido Island
An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale hit off the coast of Japan's Hokkaido island on Tuesday.The epicentre of the earthquake occurred off the coast ... ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no reports of casualties or major damage. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM wants summit with South Korea next week, says junior coalition party head
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference following the US-Japan summit in Washington, U.S., January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson ( read original story ...)
New Japanese Rocket Is Destroyed During First Test Flight to Space
The Japanese space agency said on Tuesday that the country’s newest rocket had failed minutes into its first demonstration flight, a technological setback as the country tries to build up its ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on China economy hope, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday with the broader Topix index finishing at its highest level in more than 15 months on hopes the Chi ( read original story ...)
Japan sends construction & engineering experts to quake-hit Turkey
Japan has sent construction and engineering experts to Turkey to help rebuild communities and infrastructure damaged by powerful earthquakes last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 3-month high as lower U.S. yields boost appetite
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to a three-month peak on Tuesday and the broader Topix index rose to its highest since late 2021 as an easing in long-term U.S. Treasury yields triggered buying ...
Tokyo stocks up in morning on tourism hopes, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning as buying focused on tourism issues following the recent easing of border controls, with the Topix ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages drop at fastest pace since 2014 as hot inflation takes toll
Japan's real wages fell the most in nearly nine years in January, official data showed, as four-decade-high inflation squeezed the purchasing power of consumers and undercut efforts by policymakers to revive a COVID-ravaged economy. ( read original story ...)
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Is Staffing Up To Investigate The Crypto Industry
The Securities and Exchange Commission is growing its headcount. The new hires will aid in the agency’s ability to review, investigate, audit, examine and potentially prosecute securities law violations related to new crypto products and trading activities.