Japan is warily welcoming Donald Trump as the U.S. president ... on a portrait that Trump had posted on Instagram. On Twitter, news announcer Mari Maeda posted a photo of Trump in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. “Trump’s eldest daughter Ivanka ... ( read original story ...)
New Pentagon chief Mattis a hit in Japan, South Korea
... Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was effusive in his endorsement as the two shook hands Friday before a phalanx of Japanese and international news reporters and cameras. "I was very encouraged," Abe said, "to see someone like you who has substantial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to let North Korea athletes attend Asian Winter Games: reports
TOKYO - Japan will allow North Korean athletes and officials to take part in the Sapporo Asian Winter Games this month despite sanctions against the reclusive state that bar North Koreans from entering the country, Kyodo news agency said. Japan has long ... ( read original story ...)
China ships sail near disputed isles after Mattis visit: Japan
TOKYO: Japan said Chinese coast guard vessels sailed Monday (Feb 6) into its territorial waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea, days after the new US defence chief vowed to defend Tokyo's control of them. Three ships entered the waters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Mr Yen says dollar could fall below 100 yen by end-2017
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's former currency czar Eisuke Sakakibara said the dollar could fall below 100 yen by year-end on U.S. President Donald Trump's perceived support for a weak dollar, but cautioned that any yen-selling intervention by Tokyo might be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s planes, trains, ships harnessing big data
Japan Airlines in December launched a system that analyzes engine temperature pressure on components in order to predict instrument anomalies. This program was developed with IBM Japan. Before the launch, the airline would schedule regular checks and ... ( read original story ...)
Eyeing India, Japan and US: China holds exercise with latest ballistic missiles
In July, a television news programme showed General Fan Changlong ... which is what the Chinese military calls the series of islands that stretch from Japan in the north to Taiwan and the Philippines to the south, the Daily report said. ( read original story ...)
YAHOO JAPAN CP (YAHOY) Upgraded to “Buy” at Deutsche Bank AG
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Nikkei rises as banks gain on U.S. deregulation hopes
TOKYO Feb 6 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday as bank stocks climed following measures ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce regulation in the financial sector, although a slightly stronger yen kept gains limited. The Nikkei rose 0.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds after intial PMI hiccup on the back of BoJ's unexpected bond purchase
The major index in Japan, Nikkei 225 came under pressure in its early trade on Friday after weaker than expected Chinese PMI data; however Bank of Japan came to the rescue as bond-buying operation ignited positive sentiments. The major index in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo snow festival opens, featuring Trump sculpture among others
The annual Sapporo snow festival began Monday in the Hokkaido capital, featuring 200 sculptures made from snow and ice, including one of new US President Donald Trump. Over 2 million people are expected to visit the weeklong 68th Sapporo Snow Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Growing Optimism In Japan As Business Conditions Strengthen
Prospects for the Japanese economy have brightened at the start of 2017. Business conditions in Japan continued to improve following a pick-up late last year, adding justification to upgraded growth forecasts from the central bank. Nikkei PMI v GDP While ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Conditions Strengthen, Optimism Grows
Prospects for the Japanese economy have brightened at the start of 2017. Business conditions in Japan continued to improve following a pick-up late last year, adding justification to upgraded growth forecasts from the central bank. While survey data showed ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan can solve its huge sex problem, according to a political scientist
"The Mommy penalty is big," Rosenbluth tells Business Insider. In response, women have begun choosing their careers over children. Men, in turn, have receded from the dating scene, too. Japan's work-heavy culture developed in the aftermath of World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe heads to D.C. this week to meet with Trump, bearing pledges of jobs
Separately, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest with $1.2 trillion in assets, is preparing to invest $150 billion in the United States. It will buy debt issued by American companies, the Nikkei business newspaper reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s banks pin hopes on Trump-ordered review of Dodd-Frank law
Facing a tough business environment at home, where the Bank of Japan adopted a negative-interest-rate policy last February, Japan’s banks are hoping to boost earnings from their operations in the United States and other overseas markets. ( read original story ...)