The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, could create an entry point for Japanese equities, analysts said. Daiju Aoki, regional CIO Japan for UBS ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Rally on Consumer Data, Yen Surges as Japan’s Abe Quits
Global equity markets rose to a new high on Friday as U.S. consumer spending in July suggested a strong economic rebound lies ahead, while the Japanese yen surged on safe-haven buying after Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-IOC, IPC thank “Super-Mario” Abe for Tokyo vision
Olympic officials thanked outgoing Japanese premier Shinzo Abe on Friday for his commitment to bringing the Games to Tokyo and said they would work closely with his successor as Japan bids to overcome ... ( read original story ...)
Inspection head Coates praises Abe for Tokyo preparedness
Influential Olympics official John Coates praised Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday for his work in getting Tokyo ready for the now delayed 2020 Olympic Games and said he was personally ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wore a Black Lives Matter shirt on the court after opting to compete in her rescheduled semifinal match Friday
Naomi Osaka arrived at the Western & Southern Open Friday wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt. The 22-year-old tennis superstar decided to play in the tournament semifinal Friday after previously ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka surprised by impact of her call for racial justice
Naomi Osaka said on Friday she never thought her call for racial justice would garner the attention it did and she does not want to be called brave for taking a stand that led to a one-day stoppage at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economic recovery met with challenge as Abe resigns
After a stagnant economy in the 1990s and 2000s, Japan found a semblance of stability and progress under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr. Abe’s resignation because of a health issue leaves many of his ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s resignation could deal a blow to Japan and U.S. interests alike
SHINZO ABE, who resigned Friday as Japan’s prime minister, can claim some remarkable political accomplishments. He survived in office nearly eight years — the longest term for a prime minister in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Leaves ‘Abenomics’ Project Unfinished
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe steps down, the scorecard for his growth policy is marked by gains in driving the world’s third-largest economy, and by missed targets and unresolved challenges. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Shares: Nikkei Tumbles After Japan PM Abe Confirms Resignation
The major Asia Pacific stock indexes were mixed on Friday as investors continued to assess the impact of recent developments from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The price action across the board suggests ... ( read original story ...)
Property investors remain confident that recovery is only month away
Even though deal volumes in Asia Pacific contracted 32 per cent because of how the impact of COVID-19 was felt on investment markets, property investors remain confident that a recovery is only months ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto AG’s successor company Crypto International dismisses 70 employees and pivots focus after losing export license
Crypto International, which acquired the scandal-embroiled Crypto AG, has confirmed that it has laid off 70 employees as a result of an export license suspension possibly related to concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka digs deep to set up final with Azarenka
Naomi Osaka beat Belgian Elise Mertens to reach the Western & Southern Open final on Friday after playing in a semi-final she had originally withdrawn from in a call for racial justice. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka puts ‘stresses’ aside to beat Mertens and set up Azarenka final
Naomi Osaka reminded us on Friday her tennis is as strong as her convictions by beating Elise Mertens 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the semi-final of the Cincinnati Open ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka into W&S final after calling for racial justice
Naomi Osaka overcame a faulty first serve and reached the finals of the Western & Southern Open on Friday following ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Returns After Protest Prompts Tournament’s Pause
Osaka won her semifinal match on Friday walking to the court with a T-shirt bearing the Black Lives Matter slogan. ( read original story ...)