Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's biggest contract chipmaker, on Thursday announced it plans to build its first-ever chip plant in Japan, answering Tokyo's call to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan board member says tapering stimulus not option despite recovery
Japan' economy will likely see a pent-up demand but reducing monetary stimulus to cope with accelerating inflation will not be an opt ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party executive calls for $290bln stimulus package
Such large-scale spending would be needed to fill Japan's output gap and achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, said Kozo Yamamoto ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on strong high-tech shares
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, lifted by rises in high-tech shares, although gains in the market were capped by surging crude oi ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean Defectors Sue Kim Jong Un In Tokyo Over Repatriation
North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday over a repatriation programme they describe as "state kidnapping". ( read original story ...)
Defectors Sue N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Tokyo over Repatriations
North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday over a repatriation program they describe as "state kidnapping". The unusual case is a bid to hold Pyongyang ... ( read original story ...)
Nicole Turner has her feet on solid ground after silver medal heroics at Tokyo Paralympics but is eyeing up Paris 2024
NICOLE TURNER is back swimming in academic waters following her heroics at the Tokyo Paralympics. Just over six weeks removed from winning an historic silver medal, the 19-year-old swimmer has her ... ( read original story ...)
Toyama’s Ramos clears quarantine, will debut against Nagoya’s Parks
Gilas stalwart Dwight Ramos looks headed for an interesting Japan debut with Toyama as he battles Ray Parks’ Nagoya in a back-to-back weekend slate ... ( read original story ...)
Defectors sue N. Korea’s Kim in Tokyo over ‘state kidnapping’
TOKYO: North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong-un to court today over a repatriation programme they describe as “state kidnapping”. The unusual case is a bid to hold Pyongyang ... ( read original story ...)
Defectors sue North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Tokyo over repatriations
TOKYO: North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday (Oct 14) over a repatriation programme they describe as "state kidnapping". The unu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s main opposition calls for ‘wealth distribution first’ ahead of election
Japan's largest opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), said on Thursday it would try to close the country's income gap with wealth redistribution if it were to take power in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for Oct. 31 national elections. Kishida said he is seeking the public’s mandate for his ... ( read original story ...)
Property investment in Asia-Pacific likely to hit record next year as economic recovery from coronavirus boosts confidence, analysts say
The region will see investment volumes grow by a third, largely driven by a re-emergence of US investment managers’ and private equity firms’ appetite for offices, according to Knight Frank. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei jumps tracking Nasdaq, Tokyo Electron shines
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, tracking the Nasdaq overnight, with gains led by chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron 8035.T and other heavyweight technology stocks. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party executive calls for US$290 billion stimulus package
Japan must compile an economic stimulus package worth at least 32-33 trillion yen (US$282-US$290 billion) to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ruling party official close to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party executive calls for $290 billion stimulus package
Japan must compile an economic stimulus package worth at least 32-33 trillion yen ($282-$290 billion) to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ruling party official close to Prime ... ( read original story ...)