Japan's securities watchdog on Wednesday recommended punishment of SMBC Nikko Securities, the brokerage unit of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG), over alleged market manipulation that led to ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris seeks chip-manufacturing partners in Japan meetings
Armed with a new law that boosts U.S. support for computer chip manufacturing, Vice President Kamala Harris said the administration was looking for ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese machine maker offers opportunity for Tanzanians
Tanzanians who are interested in becoming local producers of grass mat for domestic and business will have to contact the Japan-basedAsagoe FG Company Limited, producers of weaving machines. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese former leader Shinzo Abe honored at divisive state funeral
At a protest in downtown Tokyo, thousands of people marched toward the hall, some banging drums and many shouting or holding banners and signs stating their opposition. ( read original story ...)
Japan holds a controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s COVID herd immunity near 90% after Omicron wave, study says
Japan's population level immunity to COVID-19 has reached about 90% in major population areas after a recent Omicron wave, though that level of protection is likely to diminish in a matter of months, ... ( read original story ...)
Man riding e-scooter dies after hitting parking block in Tokyo
A man riding an electric kick scooter has died after the vehicle hit a parking block at an apartment complex in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on the nigh ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Markets Set for Mixed Open Following Negative Start to the Week
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Futures in the Asia-Pacific were mixed on Tuesday after sharp falls on Monday. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 26,345 while its ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher, rebounding from rout
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday as investors bargain-hunted following sharp falls in the previous session on fears over an economic slowdown. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.54 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Strengthen New Business and Human Rights Guidelines
Japan’s recently adopted guidelines on responsible use of supply chains are a missed opportunity to entrench strong human rights requirements in a global business superpower. ( read original story ...)
PM Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Shinzo Abe’s funeral on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Tokyo on Monday evening to attend the state funeral of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, who reshaped Japan's foreign policy including setting out a bold ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Japan Q3 manufacturers’ mood seen firmer, outlook flat in BOJ tankan
Japanese manufacturers' business mood likely improved in July-September helped by an easing in COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions, a Reuters poll of economists showed. TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda warns of uncertainty, risks to economic outlook
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday uncertainty over the economic outlook was heightening, with recent monetary tightening measures by major central banks seen slowing global growth. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says rapid FX moves undesirable
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday that rapid currency moves were undesirable as they would have a negative impact on the economy.The BOJ stands ready to take "various monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end 2.7% lower on slowdown fears
Tokyo stocks closed lower Monday with investors disheartened by global selloffs linked to growing fears over an economic slowdown.The benchmark Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
AIST to Hold 4th RD20 Conference on Oct 4 and 6 in Tokyo for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
The 4th RD20 consists of the following sessions. -Technical Session: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 9:30-18:20 (JST) -Leaders Session: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 13:00-16:30 (JST) The Technical Session has ... ( read original story ...)