Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a chill through local markets late last year with talk of introducing restrictions on share buybacks, but the head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange says investors ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka plummets to 85th in WTA singles ranking
Japan's Naomi Osaka dropped from 14th to 85th in the singles world ranking announced Monday by the Women's Tennis Association, placin ... ( read original story ...)
PM Kishida says not considering COVID state of emergency for Tokyo
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he is not yet considering declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo over a recent spike in no ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on strong earnings but COVID fears weigh
Tokyo stocks ended higher Monday as sentiment was buoyed by a slew of upbeat earnings reports from Japanese companies, although the m ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida Rules Out COVID-19 Emergency for Tokyo for Now
News; Kishida Rules Out COVID-19 Emergency for Tokyo for Now; Kishida Rules Out COVID-19 Emergency for Tokyo for Now. News from Japan. Politics Jan 31, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer confidence worsens in Jan – govt
Japan's consumer confidence fell in January for a second month, the government said on Monday, as the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant dampened shoppers' mood. A Cabinet Office survey ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo asks some COVID-19 patients to self-monitor
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is asking coronavirus patients under the age of 50 with no pre-existing health concerns, and who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, to self-monitor their ... ( read original story ...)
SDF opens large vaccination site in Tokyo
Japan's Self-Defense Forces have started administering booster shots against the coronavirus at a large-scale venue in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF’s Mass Vaccination Venue in Tokyo Reopens
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces reopened its mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Tokyo on Monday amid a resurgence of infections across the country. The vaccination center, located inside a government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning as solid earnings ease COVID worries
Tokyo stocks were higher Monday morning as a recent string of positive earnings reports from Japanese companies eased concern over a potential COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo, with the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s industrial output falls in December
Japan's industrial output dropped in December, reversing two months of gains. Parts shortages and bottlenecks in logistics again hit production. The industry ministry says the index for output fell by ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. PM Johnson cancels trip to Japan planned for mid-February -Kyodo
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled a trip to Japan that was originally set for mid-February, news agency Kyodo reported on Monday, citing multiple Japanese government sources. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei reverses course as tech stocks track Wall Street’s gains
Japan's Nikkei index reversed course to trade higher on Monday, with technology heavyweights leading the gains, as risk sentiment was lifted by Wall Street's strong finish. ( read original story ...)
GBP/JPY bulls are on the move early doors, eyes on central bank divergences
GBP/JPY bulls tinkering with bearish commitments below 155 the figure. BoE and BoJ views on currency value is a theme. GBP/JPY has been making gains at the open this week with the yen on the backfoot. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s industrial output drops 1.0 pct on month in December
Japan industrial output dropped in December from a month earlier the government said in a report on Monday According to the Ministr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to pass China human rights resolution before Winter Olympics
The move is likely to irritate China days before the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)