Tokyo stocks inched up Friday on the back of an overnight Wall Street rally. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed up 42.32 point ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar tad firmer around ¥104.70 in Tokyo trading
The dollar was a tad firmer around ¥104.70 in Tokyo trading Friday, maintaining part of the gains in early trading. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥104.68, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prefers Piecemeal Approach to Big Bailout for Carrier ANA
Japan's government is in no mood for a huge bailout plan for ailing airline ANA, sources say, preferring a piecemeal approach to direct capital injections - a stark contrast to the bold moves other ... ( read original story ...)
Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and Japan have formally signed a trade agreement, marking the UK's first big post-Brexit deal. The deal, unveiled last month, means nearly all its exports to Japan will be tariff free while ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to target zero emissions by 2050 in policy shift
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to bind Japan to a target for carbon neutrality by 2050, a shift in stance that will bring the country in line with the European Union and more than 60 other ... ( read original story ...)
Records shed new light on Trump’s business pursuits in China, including a bank account there.
President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his business dealings in China, including a previously unknown bank account. ( read original story ...)
Regulator begins on-site inspection at Tokyo bourse after outage debacle -Nikkei
Japan's financial regulator has entered the Tokyo Stock Exchange to conduct an on-site inspection of the bourse to investigate the causes behind a full-day trading halt earlier this month, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease curbs on business travellers for stays of up to 3 days
TOKYO • Japan will ease entry restrictions on business travellers for stays of up to three days, in a bid to revive economic activity after visits from abroad ground to a halt due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hisato Hamada Of Wagyumafia On Discovering Japan’s Greatest Culinary Artisans
The chef and co-founder of Japan’s ultra-high-end restaurant brand Wagyumafia gives insight into the culinary artisans he’s encountered on his 2020 Jetset Japan Tour. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on U.S. political uncertainties
Tokyo stocks retreated Thursday as uncertainties over U.S. politics dampened investor sentiment. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange f ... ( read original story ...)
Behavox Expands Global Operations in Tokyo to Demonstrate Commitment to Japanese Market and Customers
Behavox, the world’s only AI-based data operating platform used by firms to catch misconduct before it causes massive regulatory fines and company crises, announced today that it has expanded its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs easing virus rule for short business trips from abroad
The step is aimed at boosting the pandemic-hit economy by helping international business activities to resume. ( read original story ...)
Japan might exempt short-term business travellers from quarantine
This could apply to short-term business travellers who’ll be in Japan for 72 hours or less As the world is still dealing with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, international travel remains heavily ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Rebound Helps Lift Japanese Businesses
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the world’s major economies, Japan’s corporate giants are pinning their hopes on the one market that is really rebounding: China. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Allow Entry by Very Short-Term Business Travelers
Tokyo, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is discussing plans to conditionally accept entry by business travelers who stay in the country for up to three days, government sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes exempting short-term business travelers from quarantine
Japan is planning to exempt businesspeople entering Japan for a 72-hour or shorter stay from the country's quarantine requirements provided they follow certain COVID-19 precautions, government sources ... ( read original story ...)