Nikkei edges up, mood cautious before Trump's speech

TOKYO Feb 28 Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rose, but gains were limited as the market awaited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump for details of his infrastructure spending and tax plans to Congress. The Nikkei rose ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 28

Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Mar 296.3 12 296.1 1 17-Apr 286.0 119 286.0 21 17-May 279.5 91 280.0 18 17-Jun 272.7 648 272.4 49 17-Jul 267.8 ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese banking giant opens branch

Tokyo-based Mizuho, one of largest banks in Japan, is to open a branch in Cambodia in response to rising investment from the world’s third-largest economy in the kingdom. Mizuho received an operating license from National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) early ... ( read original story ...)

First Ascott The Residence property set to open in Japan

“Many of our customers have been eagerly anticipating the opening of our first Ascott-branded property in the country. “With Japan’s growing economy, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo’s strategic location where many multinational companies and major Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

In Japan, a scandal over a school threatens to entangle Abe

[Abe heads to Washington this week bearing pledges of jobs and investment] A separate note said, “The problem is that people who have inherited the spirit [of Koreans] exist in our country with the looks of Japanese people.” Kyodo News reported the ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei rises after U.S. stocks gain before Trump's speech

TOKYO, Feb 28 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Tuesday morning after U.S. stocks rose and the dollar gained on hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump will speak about infrastructure spending in an address to Congress later in the day. The Nikkei rose ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese man stabs himself to get out of work

One Japanese businessman took a stab in the dark for a day off ... Cops arrested Miura and charged him with interfering with police duties, RT News reported. Miura was reportedly stressed about work-related matters. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Emperor Akihito on first-ever visit to Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a visit to promote goodwill and soothe some of the wounds of World War II by meeting with the abandoned wives of former Japanese soldiers. The 83-year ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's industrial output falls 0.8% in January

Japan's industrial output fell 0.8 percent from the previous ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)

Japan: Samurai-sharp approach delivers positive outlook

The Dh7 price point enhances Daiso’s universal appeal and makes shopping more affordable.” Kyodo News recently reported that Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in 2016 grew 0.7 per cent from the previous year to ¥750.3 ... ( read original story ...)