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Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets
Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, as markets played catch-up with Wall Street's recent two-day rally following a public holiday in the Asian nation earlier this week. In ...
Osaka governor, mayor to step down in bid for ‘Osaka metropolis plan’
NHK has learned that the governor of Osaka Prefecture, Yoshimura Hirofumi, and the mayor of Osaka City, Yokoyama Hideyuki, have announced their intention to resign and hold new elections. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor mulls stepping down to pave way for secondary capital designation
Both the governor and mayor of Osaka are considering resigning from their posts to pave the way for the city to become a backup capital. ( read original story ...)
World shares are mixed and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly gained led by a rally in Japan. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% to 53,549.16 at close, a record. Technology-related stocks helped lift the benchmark. Compute chip testing equipment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan snap election bets push stocks to record highs, sink yen and bonds
Japan's Nikkei index surged to a record on Tuesday, while the yen sank to an all-time low against the euro and Swiss franc, as investors bet on more fiscal stimulus amid reports that the government ... ( read original story ...)
Wildfire spreads west of Tokyo, no signs of being extinguished
A wildfire that broke out last week in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, is spreading and has scorched more than 160 hectares of mountain forest. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Average Ends above 53,000 for 1st Time
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a ...
Japan’s Nikkei tops 53,000 for first time as Takaichi eyes early election
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surged 1,609.27 points, or 3.10%, to finish at 53,549.16. The broader Topix index rose 84.78 points, or 2.41%, ...
Tokyo stocks jump 3% at open on snap election speculation
TOKYO: Tokyo shares jumped more than three per cent on Tuesday (Jan 13) morning on speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election to capitalise on strong poll numbers. ( read original story ...)
Property developers weigh bids for Osaka airports
OSAKA -- Some of Japan's biggest real estate developers are considering paying at least 2.2 trillion yen ($24.3 billion) for the right to operate the two main Osaka-area airports, while a host of ... ( read original story ...)
Straits Trading acquires Tokyo property for $5.4 mil
The Straits Trading Company’s subsidiary is acquiring a 98.5% stake in SIM Residence One, the company that owns 100% trust beneficiary interest in a rental residential apartment in Tokyo. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends above 53,000 for 1st time; dollar drops to 158 yen level
Japan's key stock indexes closed at record highs on Tuesday, with the Nikkei topping 53,000 for the first time, amid growing speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could dissolve the House of ...
Tokyo stocks hit record highs on election speculation, Nikkei tops 53,000
Tokyo stocks hit intraday record highs Tuesday morning, with the Nikkei index surging over 3 percent to top 53,000 for the first time ...
Amid China-Japan Spat, Both Countries Court South Korea
South Korea appears happy to engage in what some have called “shuttle diplomacy” between its quarreling neighbors—and stands to reap some benefits. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s President Lee visits Japan for summit with PM Takaichi
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed Seoul on Tuesday for a two-day visit to Japan, where he is scheduled to hold a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ( read original story ...)