Asian stocks mixed as US jobs, politics in focus

KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.4 percent to 19,956.58 while South ... collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia was the latest headline-grabbing news. The use of a grand jury suggests that Mueller and his team will likely hear from ... ( read original story ...)

Solid-gold shogi set goes on sale in Osaka

OSAKA, JAPAN >> A set of shogi game pieces made of solid gold went on display Wednesday at Takashimaya’s store in Chuo Ward, Osaka. The set, which is also available for sale, was the centerpiece of a gold fair that was held through Monday. It costs about ... ( read original story ...)

Air France Expands North Korea No-Fly Zone After Missile Miss

Air France-KLM flies direct to Tokyo and Osaka and the expansion of the no-fly zone could make the flights 10 minutes to 30 minutes longer, depending on the direction, the spokesman said. North Korea said on Saturday its latest ICBM test proved its ability ... ( read original story ...)

Breaking down the Foxconn incentives deal

Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and reporter insights ... “From seeing firsthand the operation that Foxconn walked us through in detail in Osaka, the plant that is going to be built here is very much like the one that is in operation ... ( read original story ...)

Legoland Japan to expand to 13 hectares, add hotel and aquarium

NAGOYA – Outdoor theme park Legoland Japan plans to expand to some 13 hectares, or 1.4 times its current size, representative director Torben Jensen said. The chief of Legoland Japan K.K. said in a recent interview that the Nagoya-based park aims to draw ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Might Be What Equality in Education Looks Like

KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often determine the quality of the education they receive. Richer students tend to go to schools funded by high property taxes, with top-notch facilities and ... ( read original story ...)

Tracker inflows lead to record LGIM net sales

Among its actively managed funds, L&G Property was a top seller ... Pridham said this was down to growing demand for the group’s regional equity funds, such as Japan and Europe “as investors sought to benefit from the higher gains currently being ... ( read original story ...)

Asia markets fall after Dow cracks 22,000; Kospi down 1.7%

Japan's Nikkei 225 edged down 0.25 percent ... Hong Kong's CK Hutchison and Cheung Kong Property Holdings were also among the Asian companies reporting results Thursday. In foreign exchange, the U.S. currency strengthened slightly after hitting 15-month ... ( read original story ...)