Abe declared a state of emergency for about a month in Tokyo and six other prefectures most severely affected by the coronavirus. Despite urging residents of Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Massive short squeeze sends Nikkei to 1-month high; SoftBank Group jumps
Japan’s stock benchmark Nikkei jumped 3% to its highest closing level in more than a month on Tuesday, driven by a gigantic short squeeze, with semiconductor-related companies and retailers leading ... ( read original story ...)
These Charts Indicate Calm Has Returned to Japan’s Stock Market
After bouts of panic selling in March followed by a sharp rebound, trading of Japanese equities has returned to a range that almost looked like normal again. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei bounces back as semiconductor-related shares gain
Japanese shares rebounded on Tuesday, led by semiconductor-related companies and other tech stocks, although trading was subdued as investors awaited earnings from prominent companies. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils Details of Record $994 Billion Stimulus Plan
Japan on Tuesday announced a record 108.2 trillion yen ($994 billion) stimulus package to shield the economy from the coronavirus’ widening fallout as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declares a state of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Thousands made homeless in Tokyo after Japan orders closure of internet cafes
Thousands of homeless people in Japan are in need of being housed after internet cafes were forced to close due to coronavirus. Internet cafes have been a common destination for the homeless due to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo under the state of emergency, first weekend
Less than usual pedestrians are seen on the street at Akihabara shopping district in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday early evening on April 11, 2020. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin: not considering at all asking BOJ to finance debt
Japan's government is not considering at all asking the Bank of Japan now to finance its debt boosted by stimulus to contain the economic fallout from the coronavirus, Finance Minister Taro Aso said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors drawn to Japanese property as shops in prime areas sell for discounts of up to 30 per cent
Shop owners in prime locations in Tokyo and Osaka are now selling because of the deteriorating economic outlook Investors also find that the level of investment is much lower compared to Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Allow Companies to Extend Deadline for Submission of Financial Reports
Japan will allow companies to extend the deadline for submission of securities and financial reports until the end of September, amid difficulty closing their books for the year ended March 31 due to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, India extends largest lockdown
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for ... ( read original story ...)
How Bank of Japan’s Massive Market Operations Make and Break Investors
Just when it seemed impossible to do more, along came the coronavirus, spurring the Bank of Japan to double-down on its already massive market operations. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks jump more than 2%; China’s dollar-denominated exports fall less than expected
China's yuan-denominated exports declined 3.5% year-on-year in March, Reuters reported Tuesday citing customs data. For the first quarter, exports dropped 11.4% from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Overtakes Japan as Virus Upends Aviation Pecking Order
Indonesia has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-biggest aviation market as airlines continue to slash passenger capacity because of the coronavirus, according to OAG Aviation Worldwide.The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state of emergency is no lockdown. What’s in it?
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a month-long state of emergency in Tokyo and six other hard-hit prefectures to step up the fight against the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coronavirus State Of Emergency Isn’t A Lockdown. So What Does It Mean?
Japan focused on dealing with clusters of infections and selective testing for the ... The governors can also request use of private property to build hospitals and other medical facilities. Q. WHAT ... ( read original story ...)