Tokyo stocks fall 3.72 percent to 21,268.73 points

The benchmark Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed on Thursday with a slump of 882.45 points, or 3.72 percent, to end at 21,268.73. The broader-based Topix index lost 51.15 points, or 3.1 p... ( read original story ...)

Osaka looking for remedy as serve misfires again

SINGAPORE: World number four Naomi Osaka hopes to find a remedy for her misfiring serve after a heartbreaking three-set defeat to Angelique Kerber, a result which puts her on the brink of elimination ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close up 0.37 percent

The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark Nikkei index closed on Wednesday with an increase of 80.40 points, or 0.37 percent, to stand at 22,091.18. The broader-based Topix index rose 1.35 points, or 0.08 ... ( read original story ...)

Accor notches hotel milestone in Tokyo

He said Asia-Pacific will continue its rapid expansion as the group looks to transform its business model to become a full-service operator in travel, lifestyle and digital innovation. The Pullman Tok... ( read original story ...)

Business pack in China with Abe

Around 500 Japanese business leaders will accompany Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Beijing this week.A three-day visit starting on Thursday will be a new step in returning relations to what an official ... ( read original story ...)

The 19 Best Hostels In Osaka

Umeda, also known as Kita, which is “north” in Japanese, is the place to be during the day. The biggest business centre of Osaka, Umeda flaunts incredible skyscrapers and shopping arcades called shote... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares rise after Wall Street rally

Tokyo stocks ended higher on Wednesday with ... shares extended gains on a wide range of factors including solid US business earnings, an apparent fading of tensions between Italy and the EU ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese angle for fish processing hub

The top destinations for Japan's food and agricultural products in 2017 were Hong Kong, mainland China, the US, Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam. In a related development, Jetro organised a business ma... ( read original story ...)