Japan's 10-year government bond yields touched a one-month high on Tuesday, tracking U.S. Treasury peers higher on increased optimism ahead of an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve. TOKYO, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors await China’s retail sales data; oil prices tumble
Oil prices sharply declined overnight, with international Brent crude futures currently sitting at $106.90 per barrel. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s SMFG says to terminate 35 Russian leases
The Dublin-based aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has notified Russian airlines it is terminating their leases, it said, in line with sanctions against Moscow over the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka must learn to deal with hecklers, says ex-world no.1 Andy Murray after she was brought to tears by a spectator
Osaka cried after a spectator in the stands shouted that she sucked during a defeat at the Indian Wells Masters. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to act in line with sanctions against Russia
The Japanese government will urge crypto exchanges not to process transactions involving cryptoassets subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, officials said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji, Mitakeumi make winning starts in Osaka
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji easily took care of business against rising talent Hoshoryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, w ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal escapes, Medvedev cruises, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears
Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells. As Daniil Medvedev — ... ( read original story ...)
Business exodus from Russia has limited impact on Japan economy
Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Business exodus from Russia has limited impact on Japan economy
Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns over the ramifications the crisis may have on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rubber down
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, as oil prices eased and global equities slid due to expectations that the US Federal Reserve would hike interest rates to combat rising inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby wants to see 100 unicorns by 2027
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, aims for the country to become home to 100 unlisted startups worth $1 billion or more by 2027 under new recommendations to the government announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn’t be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash. Japan’s Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sinks, eclipses household spending boost as Ukraine risks grow
Japan's household spending rose in January but the business mood sank in the first quarter as rising raw material costs squeezed corporate margins, leaving the country's resource-poor economy facing a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 business sentiment sinks as rising costs hurt
The result adds pressure to policymakers to ramp up fiscal support to support Japan's economy, which is likely to have stalled in the current quarter and faces fresh risks from soaring commodity ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo operator, other Japanese companies to suspend business in Russia
The operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing chain said Thursday it will temporarily close all 50 of its stores in Russia, joining other global companies in suspending business operations there as ... ( read original story ...)