The broader Topix rose 0.98 per cent to 1,794.96. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a three-month high on Friday, buoyed by tepid US inflation data easing concerns over the Federal Reserve hiking rates at an accelerated pace, as well on gains for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s single women a burden on the state, MP says
These are external links and will open in a new window An MP from Japan's governing party has been accused of sexism after he said young Japanese women should have more children or face being a burden on the state. Speaking at an LDP party meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Business failures hit 28-year low in April
Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said. April marked the first decline in two months in the number of business failures. The data covered bankruptcies involving liabilities of ¥10 million or more. Total liabilities left by failed companies dropped 8.3 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo Games golf venue admits first female members after criticism
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - The club scheduled to stage the golf tournament during the 2020 Tokyo Games has granted three women full memberships after being warned that it could be stripped as an Olympic host if it does not change its discriminatory policy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must boost protection for sexual harassment victims, says Abe rival Noda
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese cabinet minister called on Friday for a law to strengthen relief and protection for victims of sexual harassment, but stopped short of urging legal changes to make such acts a crime. Victims of sexual harassment in Japan have ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi’s Hong Kong IPO Is Expected to Be World’s Biggest This Year
HONG KONG—Xiaomi Corp., one of China’s top smartphone makers, said it would launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong—bringing to the city what is expected to be the world’s biggest IPO this year ... Display 2014, Tokyo $3.1 First Data ... ( read original story ...)
Vista Group Signs Aeon Entertainment, Japan’s Largest Cinema Chain
AUCKLAND, New Zealand & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vista Group International (NZX & ASX: VGL), the world’s leading provider of software solutions for the global film industry, has signed Aeon Entertainment Co Ltd (‘Aeon’), its first customer in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 3-mth high on solid earnings, Wall St surge; Suzuki, Panasonic shine
TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a three-month high on Friday, buoyed by tepid U.S. inflation data easing concerns over the Federal Reserve hiking rates at an accelerated pace, as well on gains for several companies posting ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo seems to have second thoughts about 2026 Olympic bid
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese city of Sapporo seems to be having second thoughts about bidding for the 2026 Winter Olympics and could focus instead on the 2030 Games. A spokesman for the city's bid promotion department tells The Associated Press that public ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Nagoya sex parlor employed 13-year-old girl
Aichi Prefectural Police have busted a sex parlor in Nagoya that employed a female middle school student earlier this year, reports Nippon News Network (May 10). On three occasions in January, Shoji Kajima, 39, and two other employees of the fuzoku parlor ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as risk appetite recovers; Toyota drives higher again
Toyota Motor rose 2.3 per cent to 7,592 yen, a fresh three-month high, and was the most traded stock by turnover. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as gains on Wall Street and a steady yen boosted investors' risk appetite, while Toyota ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 3-month highs after Wall St rally; Suzuki, Panasonic shine
TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to three-month highs on Friday, buoyed by a surge on Wall Street after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased concerns over the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at an accelerated pace. ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks slip, Nikkei 225 back into ¥22,400
Asian stocks tripped over the US' Iran accord pullout but recovered quickly. Japan's Nikkei index is the loser of the bunch for now, struggling to pare off the day's early losses. Asia equities started Wednesday on a rough note, but most indexes have ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges up as risk appetite recovers on Wall St gains; Toyota extends rally
TOKYO, May 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Thursday morning with risk sentiment supported by gains on Wall Street and steady dollar-yen levels, while Toyota extended its gains the day after publishing full-year results. ( read original story ...)
Outside director at Japan auto parts maker faces insider trading probe
TOKYO -- A former outside director with a Japanese automotive electronic parts maker is under ... screening for people who meet the required standards and qualifications. Nikkei submitted a written request for an interview with the person under ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as banks rally; Takeda up ahead of acquisition news
The broader Topix gained 0.4 per cent to 1,779.82. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as banking stocks rallied while Takeda Pharmaceutical climbed ahead of news the drugmaker had agreed to buy London-listed Shire for $62.42 billion. ( read original story ...)