Japan's benchmark gained but other Asian markets were lower amid concerns over troubled Chinese real estate developer Evergrande and the pandemic. Some Chinese banks have disclosed what they are owed ... ( read original story ...)
Oyo to Seek at Least $1.2 Billion in IPO After Comeback
Oyo, the startup that ran into troubles during the pandemic plans to file preliminary documents to go public as soon as next week. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends over 2% higher as concerns ease over Chinese firm collapse
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei gaining over 2 percent, on receding fears over the potential coll ... ( read original story ...)
BANDAI NAMCO Group’s Co-creation Program, “GUNDAM x Future Technology,” to Face Social Issues; “GUNDAM OPEN INNOVATION” Application Period Extended
Special Content from Directors behind Yokohama’s “moving GUNDAM” Available through Official Website; New Application Period: July 15-October 15, 2021- (Logo: BANDAI NAMCO Group has begun a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police suspect 3-yr-old was restrained under scalding water for 10 mins before death
It is highly likely that a 3-year-old boy who died in an apartment in the west Japan city of Settsu in August was restrained and directly exp･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo ministers meet, but remain apart over wartime history
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met for talks on Thursday and restated differences on wartime history that have been at the center of a bilateral feud, but agreed to resolve the issue and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested over auction of Giants uniform with forged outfielder’s autograph
A Japan professional baseball fan has been arrested on suspicion of auctioning online a Yomiuri Giants uniform with a fake autograph claimed ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approaching end of COVID-19 emergency in most areas – health minister
Japan's COVID-19 infection situation is improving such that emergency conditions could soon be lifted in most parts of the country, the health minister said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Renewable energy firms pin hopes on Taro Kono winning race for Japan PM
Renewable energy companies are betting that the leading contender in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, Taro Kono, will unleash changes allowing more market access and a fairer playing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output seen down again in August on supply chain disruption: Reuters poll
Japan's factory output likely fell again in August as the country's manufacturing sector faced supply chain disruptions driven by a global chip shortage and the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks surge in morning as fears wane on Chinese firm default
Tokyo stocks surged Friday morning, with the Nikkei briefly climbing over 2 percent, tracking overnight advances on Wall Street as fe ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electric Power Company HoldingsFinancial Assistance from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. On September 24, we received a funding grant of 57.5 billion yen from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party race puts legacy of Abenomics in focus
Japan's widening wealth gap has emerged as a key issue in a ruling party leadership contest that will decide who becomes the next prime minister, with candidates forced to reassess the legacy of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI to extend offer for Shinsei by a month on some conditions
SBI Holdings said on Friday it would extend the deadline for its $1.1 billion unsolicited tender offer to Nov. 24 from Oct. 25 for Shinsei Bank if Shinsei agrees to meet certain conditions. ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes Taiwan bid to join trade pact, citing shared values
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan on Friday welcomed Taiwan’s application to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, citing shared democratic values with the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets trade flat; Japan’s Nikkei 225 index outperforms
Asian markets trading almost flat on Friday as investors continue to watch developments surrounding China Evergrande Group. The Nikkei 225 in Japan jumped 1.89% while the Topix index gained 2.1%, ... ( read original story ...)