Some online banking services in Japan are being disrupted on Tuesday after a 10-day holiday. Users of Rakuten Bank cannot log in to their accounts on its website or app to transfer money or check ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slides on jitters over U.S.-China trade, Sony soars
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei slid on Tuesday as investors returned from a 10-day holiday to worries that U.S.-China trade negotiations may be at risk of breaking down. Japanese markets were ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as traders return to spike in U.S.-China trade tensions
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Tuesday as investors returned from a 10-day holiday to worries that U.S.-China trade talks may be at risk of breaking down. Apple Inc’s suppliers and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks fall after US-China trade flare-up
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks fell on Tuesday morning after a 10-day break, as renewed fears of an escalating U.S.-China trade war hurt investor sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index opened down 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed, Tokyo declines after Trump trade threat
Benchmarks in Shanghai and Sydney rose. Hong Kong gave up early gains and Tokyo declined as trading resumed following a weeklong holiday. Trump's surprise threat Sunday of more tariff hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank set for small profit rise, Vision Fund IPO plans eyed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp is expected to report a small rise in its fourth-quarter profit, while investors look for details on whether the conglomerate plans to monetize its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturing PMI rises to three-month high in April
TOKYO -- Japan's manufacturing sector returned to expansion territory in April with output as well as new orders falling to a lesser extent. The Nikkei Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. will defy its critics and innovate once more
Japan's corporate leaders face a big challenge in fulfilling the nation's ambitious plan to create what the government calls Society 5.0, a supersmart world in which digital innovation leads the ... ( read original story ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock | iaaf.org
As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan resident Sanjeev Sinha helps in global awareness of Japanese culture
Japanese lacquerware, paintings ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe: Agree with Trump that North Korea must denuclearize
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed completely on the need for North Korea to promptly denuclearize. "Regarding our response to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke cannabis store opens on Yonge Street
Toronto’s fourth retail cannabis dispensary, Tokyo Smoke, opened Monday morning in the former HMV store near Yonge-Dundas Square. Jamie Mauracher reports. ( read original story ...)
Osaka ‘comfortable on clay’ in Madrid opener, Kyrgios exits
Osaka looked set for a more comfortable passage after a dominant ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka creates Nike history with first ever three-patch outfit
While the financial terms of the Nike deal have never been confirmed by either party, reports at the time claimed the 21-year-old star will earn more than $12 million ($US8.5) per year. It has now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Set for Golden Week Hangover as Trade War Roils Markets
(Bloomberg) -- Stock traders in Japan are set for a difficult return to work after the longest market holiday since World War II. Japanese markets reopen Tuesday after an extended “Golden Week” ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins Madrid opener, Muguruza loses in 1st round
MADRID (AP) -- Naomi Osaka won her opening match at the Madrid Open, Caroline Wozniacki withdrew due to injury and Garbine Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic in straight sets on Sunday. Top-ranked ... ( read original story ...)