Tokyo Stocks Opened Flat as Yen Eased Modestly Against Dollar

Tokyo stocks open flat amid lingering trade war fears (Photo: AFP). Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened flat on Monday, as the yen eased modestly against the dollar, with investor sentiment hurt by falls on Wall Street on worsening trade war fears. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Stocks Opened Slightly Higher

Tokyo stocks open slightly higher after Wall Street gains (Photo: AFP). Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Friday, propped up by a lower yen and gains on Wall Street, but traders appeared in wait-and-see mode ahead of crucial US jobs data. The ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s business confidence sinks

Tokyo — Japanese business sentiment worsened for the first time in two years in the quarter to March, a central bank survey showed on Monday, as rising raw materials and labour costs weigh on an otherwise steady economic recovery. A strong yen and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Brand Off heads to Siam Square

Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia for Brand Off to expand its business. Three Brand Off Tokyo shops will open this year and two more shops are planned to open next year, mainly in leading shopping complexes. Each requires 50-100 square metres ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s business mood sours in first quarter: BOJ tankan

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese business sentiment worsened for the first time in two years in the three months to March, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Monday, suggesting the strong yen is taking a toll on business confidence despite an ... ( read original story ...)

Luxury complex Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opens in arts district

The Tokyo Midtown Hibiya shopping and entertainment complex opened for business Thursday in the capital’s arts district, connecting Japan’s key business, fashion and political areas. Developed by Mitsui Fudosan Co., the 35-story complex with four ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close higher as North Korean worries ease

Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday, helped by a weaker yen as investors shift out of haven assets on North Korea hopes. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.61 percent, or 127.77 points, to end at 21,159.08, while the broader Topix index was up 0.26 ... ( read original story ...)