Japan business lobby backs wage hikes

The head of Japan's largest business lobby has restated his view that profitable companies should agree to pay workers more in upcoming annual wage negotiations. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.34 pct

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.34 percent at 28,380.90 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.10 percent at 1,993.61. TOKYO, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)