Churches in Vietnam, Japan agree to jointly care for migrants

The priest said Church representatives from both countries planned to establish pastoral centers for Vietnamese migrant workers in the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka. Vu said about ... “We also need professional and financial support to build an ... ( read original story ...)

Mr Max Holdings Corp (8203) Soared 0.18% on Oct 4

The Nikkei 225 Futures was first introduced on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 1986; on the Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) in 1988; and on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 1990. When the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 broke out; the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Election Becomes a Battle of the Brands

With little to choose from in terms of policy between the two main parties fighting Japan’s general election ... planning to vote for Koike’s party in a survey published by Kyodo news published late Sunday, compared with 24 percent for the LDP. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s opposition races to assemble slates as tumult persists

Key points of contention include a planned consumption tax hike in October 2019 and the revision of Japan's pacifist constitution. At least 1,079 candidates will vie for seats, a Nikkei Inc. survey Wednesday shows. These include 970 candidates standing for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.06%

Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Gas & Water and Warehousing sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.06% to hit a new 52-week high. Declining stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Japan: steady as she goes

Residential property prices in the capital city increased 0.37% during ... according to The Land Institute of Japan. On the other hand, sales of existing detached houses in Tokyo fell by 1.7% to 11,277 units over the same period. ( read original story ...)

Grand opening of Square Enix Cafe Osaka!

Square Enix is opening up a cafe in Osaka, which will open on October 14! To celebrate, they will be hosting a preview night on Friday, October 13 from 18:00~21:00 JST at the cafe, located on the 1st floor of Osaka Umeda Yodobashi Underground. Entrance ... ( read original story ...)

Northern Trust Supports Hurricane, Earthquake Relief

Northern Trust also supported disaster relief efforts in response to the Philippines typhoon (2013), Superstorm Sandy on the U.S. East Coast (2012), Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami (2011), floods in eastern Australia (2011) and the earthquake in Haiti ... ( read original story ...)