Tokyo shares open lower on global political uncertainties

Tokyo shares opened lower on Tuesday with investors spooked ... Toyota shares fell 0.25 percent to 6,431 yen while bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group was off 0.60 percent at 4,431 yen. Nintendo shares rose 1.36 percent to 24,570 yen after reports of ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's REITs Market Losing Steam

Mar.06 -- Neil Slater, Japan chief executive officer at Standard Life Investments, discusses the Japanese REIT market, the impact of the BOJ's REIT purchases on markets and his outlook for the economy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)

Astro Japan owners wait for an explanation

What's wrong with an all-cash takeover offer at a near 30 per cent premium to the last close? That's the question on Astro Japan Property Group securityholders' minds on Tuesday morning, as they digest news that their company had rejected a $970 million ... ( read original story ...)

Astro Japan pushes off Lone Star, again

Locally listed Astro Japan Property Group has fended off a second approach from private equity player Lone Star Funds to buy out its near $1 billion real estate portfolio. Astro refused to allow an affiliate of Lone Star Fund V access to due diligence ... ( read original story ...)

BRIEF-Astro Japan Property Group response to Lone Star proposal

* Refers to press commentary in relation to a proposal to acquire all of japanese real estate assets of aja * Board did not consider that initial proposal would deliver acceptable value for aja securityholders * Board determined not to grant due diligence ... ( read original story ...)

The main feature of the Japan Content Catalog is that it

In addition to providing general information on a wide range of Japanese intellectual property across various genres of creative content, it also provides users with information on which copyright holders contact to obtain commercial usage rights. ( read original story ...)

Overseas investors look to regional Japan

“Japan poses little geopolitical risk ... in Japan says Tatsuya Jibiki from JLL’s Properties and Facilities Management, Asset Services Group. “Property values differ significantly in regional cities, depending on the quality of management operations, ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei edges down, but small cap stocks attract buyers

TOKYO, March 7 Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Tuesday, following Wall Street's lead, with investors deterred by geopolitical tensions after the North Korean missile tests, while buying continued to fuel in into small cap stocks. The Nikkei fell ... ( read original story ...)

Asian shares mostly higher despite pullback on Wall Street

TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday with little major news to drive trading. Japan's benchmark edged lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose as China's finance minister expressed confidence over the government's ability to handle ... ( read original story ...)

Asian stocks move higher despite pullback from Wall Street

TOKYO - Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday with little major news to drive trading. Japan's benchmark edged lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose as China's finance minister expressed confidence over the government's ability to handle ... ( read original story ...)

Helicopter crash in central Japan mountains kills 9

TOKYO -- Japanese authorities confirmed Monday that all nine people aboard a rescue helicopter that crashed in snow-covered mountains in central Japan have been pronounced dead. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said in a statement that the nine men ... ( read original story ...)