Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday with bargain-hunting purchases supporting the market, as investors closely watched developments over a fresh US stimulus package and the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports down but slowly recovers amid pandemic damage
The drop in Japanese exports diminished last month, underlining how trade damage from the coronavirus pandemic may be easing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s September export decline slows as shipments recover
Japan's exports in September fell at a slower pace than in the previous six months as U.S.-bound shipments of cars started to recover from COVID-19 lows, suggesting the pandemic's pressure on the ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Japan to open higher as investors await China’s GDP data
Investor focus on Monday will be on China's GDP print for the third quarter, as well as industrial production and retail sales data for September. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sept exports fall 4.9% year/year – MOF
Japan's exports fell 4.9% in September from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, dropping at a slower pace than in the previous month as pressure from the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Fall at Single-Digit Pace as Trade Improves
Japan’s exports decreased at a single-digit pace for the first time in seven months in September in another sign that the pandemic’s impact on global trade is easing. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: The OKEx Drama Exposes a Weakness in Crypto Market Infrastructure
The OKEx drama shows just how immature crypto markets are compared to traditional ones, but it also highlights their overall resilience. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-J-League Summaries
Consadole Sapporo (1) 2 Scorers: T. Kaneko 42, T. Kaneko 55 Yellow card: Komai 87 Subs used: Douglas Oliveira 75 (Anderson Lopes), Shirai 76 (Lucas Fernandes), Takamine 76 (Miyazawa), Hayasaka 83 ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly $900 million in VC went to crypto companies in the third quarter of 2020
During the third quarter of 2020, $897.7 million in venture funds were allocated across 212 crypto and blockchain startups, according to data compiled Research. Early-stage and seed deals were the ... ( read original story ...)
The Postponed Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival Held in Tokyo
Mikoshi, a portable shrine, is carry by the truck to avoid crowds is seen during the final day of the Sanja Matsuri in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, October 18, 2020. This annual Asakusa Sanja Matsuri ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga inherits an economy stabilised by Abenomics
The election of Yoshihide Suga as the new prime minister of Japan on 16 September has triggered many obituaries for “Abenomics”, which was launched dramatically by his predecessor in December, 2012. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Release Treated Water from Crippled Fukushima Plant into Sea
The Japanese government plans to release into the sea treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant crippled by a powerful earthquake and tsunami in 2011 amid concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pragmatic new PM pushes Abe’s vision on SE Asia trip
Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, The choice to visit Southeast Asia underscores Japan’s efforts to counter Chinese influence and build stronger economic and defense ties in the region, much ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Yokohama FC substitute Kusano topples FC Tokyo with late goal
Substitute Yuki Kusano found a late winner as promoted Yokohama FC beat FC Tokyo 1-0 on Sunday in the J-League top division. ( read original story ...)
Beyonce Sends Special Wishes for US Open Champion Naomi Osaka on Her Special Day
World No.3 Naomi Osaka received a special birthday wish from her music idol Beyonce after she turned 23 years old last week. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange OKEx halts withdrawals in China probe
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has halted withdrawals after revealing it has lost contact with an employee who is “co-operating” in a Chinese government investigation. OKEx, an ... ( read original story ...)