Pacific region rose sharply today, lifted by vaccine optimism and the news that Japan’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter. Japan’s Nikkei jumped 2% to fresh 29-year peak, extending its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy vaults back from COVID-induced recession, but outlook murky
Japan's economy grew at the fastest pace on record in the third quarter, rebounding sharply from its biggest postwar slump, as improved exports and consumption helped the country emerge from the ... ( read original story ...)
Walmart nearly exits Japan after selling majority stake in Seiyu
Walmart Inc is selling a majority stake in Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to investment firm KKR and e-commerce company Rakuten for over $1 billion, after suffering years of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 29-yr high, nears 26,000 mark on Japan’s GDP growth
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Monday, with the Nikkei approaching the 26,000 mark to close at a fresh 29-year high as investors w ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Brief: Nikkei 225 Approaches ¥26,000 as Global Stocks Rally
The Nikkei 225 is fast approaching the important 26,000 yen milestone. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng rally is accelerating as global equities rally ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares close at 29-year high on GDP rebound, vaccine race
Japanese stocks touched a 29-year high on Monday after the economy posted its first expansion in four quarters and as progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine continued to lift global markets. ( read original story ...)
Cluster infections reported at nursing home, kindergarten as virus surges in Hokkaido
Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido confirmed 209 new coronavirus infections on Nov. 15, recording more than 200 cases for four con ... ( read original story ...)
East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Marinos win big ahead of ACL return
Yokohama F. Marinos' preparation for the 2020 AFC Champions League restart received a timely boost on Saturday as they enjoyed a big win over Urawa Red Diamonds. ( read original story ...)
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
IOC President Thomas Bach says Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will do ensure safe 2020 Games for spectators, says governor
Tokyo will do everything to develop sufficient coronavirus countermeasures to ensure spectators can enjoy the Tokyo 2020 Olympics safely, Governor Yuriko Koike said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro uses drones to inspect hard-do-get-to places in stations
A subway station inspection process that used to take a lot of time and effort has been made easier with the adoption of drones by Osaka Metr ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: IOC’s Bach ‘very confident’ fans will attend Games
The head of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has said he is "very confident" that spectators will be able to attend the Tokyo Olympic Games next year. Thomas Bach added that the IOC would ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: IOC chief Thomas Bach ‘very confident’ July Olympics will have fans
Thomas Bach said on Monday he is now “very, very confident” that spectators will be able to attend next year’s pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympic Games Speaking after meeting Japan’s Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Surge Set to Slow as Virus Strikes Back
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s biggest expansion in more than a half century outpaced expectations as exports and consumption powered growth, though the recovery is likely to cool this quarter as the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Man, 25, accused of strangling girlfriend
Hokkaido police have arrested a 25-year-old man over the alleged strangulation of his girlfriend at their residence in Ebetsu City ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to avert Covid-19 lockdowns and keep economy open
It may also request business closures in areas with high infections, such as the nightlife district of Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo. The high-risk situations include drinking parties, university ... ( read original story ...)