SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia were mixed on Wednesday. The biggest move was the Japanese market which saw its benchmark index fall nearly three percent. Higher interest rates, exacerbated by ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 5-month low dragged down by Toyota, Sony
Japan's Nikkei index fell to a five-month low on Wednesday, dragged down by Sony Group and Toyota Motor, tracking Wall Street's weak finish overnight. TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 2.80%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 2.80% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government panel member joins BOJ in highlighting inflation risk
TOKYO: Japan's central bank said on Wednesday (Jan 19) it must be mindful of the risk of inflation overshooting, as a member of a government policy panel suggested price pressures might prompt the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s popular Sapporo Snow Festival is called off amid latest coronavirus surge
The Sapporo Snow Festival has been canceled for the second year running due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases across Japan, organizers announced Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Osaka in action after Barty and Nadal ease into third round – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Reigning champion Osaka next in action – radio & text
Follow live radio and text updates from day three of the Australian Open in Melbourne. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange users report ‘suspicious activity’ and 5 other important updates to know in the space
Along with price movement, here are six important things that happened in the crypto space last week. In June, Kim Kardashian posted an Instagram Story promoting a cryptocurrency called EthereumMax. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei plunges nearly 3% to 5-month low on record COVID numbers
The Nikkei index plunged Wednesday to its lowest level in nearly five months due to rising concerns about Japan's economic recovery a ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Must Be Mindful of Inflation Overshoot Risk – Central Bank Report
The Bank of Japan must be mindful of the risk that inflation may accelerate faster than expected if raw material costs continue to spike and prompt more firms to raise prices, the central bank said in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan widens COVID curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge
The Japanese government will place Tokyo and a dozen other areas under new restrictions for COVID-19 effective Friday, allowing local leaders to shorten hours for eateries, as a surge in omicron cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to widen COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections
Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 curbs to the capital, Tokyo, and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drives record new infections. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan brings back virus restrictions over Omicron surge
Japan is set to approve new coronavirus restrictions on a large part of the country, including Tokyo, on Wednesday as it battles record infections fuelled by the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido’s famous Sapporo Snow Festival effectively canceled for 2nd year running
The ice sculpture exhibition at the Sapporo Snow Festival, a popular winter display in the capital city of Japan's northernmost prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to Report over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases
News; Hokkaido to Report over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases; Hokkaido to Report over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Jan 19, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka promoted boyfriend Cordae’s new album after her first win of the Australian Open
Cordae's sophomore album, "From a Bird's Eye View," dropped on January 14, and Naomi Osaka gave the release a boost at the first Grand Slam of 2022. ( read original story ...)