Tokyo stocks rebounded modestly on Thursday, although their upside was capped by growing coronavirus fears amid a rise in infections in the capital. The Ni ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on hopes of economic rebound; Mothers start-up index dives
Japanese shares climbed a tick higher to end firmer on Thursday on subtle signs that the global economy was emerging from the coronavirus lockdown, though investors maintained a cautious stance after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. to invest $14bn in LNG development in Africa
Nikkei has learned. Under the deal, a syndicate of lenders including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the nation's top-three private sector banks will provide the loans ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand and Japan cautious on EU travel despite priority status
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare told the Nikkei Asian Review that a business fast-track with Europe is "under consideration," but so far Japan is only allowing Japanese nationals to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds in cautious mood ahead of U.S. jobs data
The benchmark Nikkei average advanced 0.65% to 22,266.23 by the midday break, clawing back from a 0.75% drop on Wednesday, with cyclical stocks leading the gains. Soichiro Matsumoto, chief investment ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed Lemonade raises $319 mln in IPO -source
Insurance startup Lemonade Inc , which is backed by SoftBank Group Corp , raised $329 million in its U.S. initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Lemonade is the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops on gloomy BOJ tankan, COVID-19 concerns
Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan's quarterly corporate survey showed business mood dropped to the worst level in 11 years, while the continued spread of COVID-19 cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Countries eager for tourists, Tokyo Disneyland reopens
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: German finance chief says VAT cut ‘moral’ duty
Germany’s finance minister says businesses have a “moral obligation” to pass a temporary cut in value-added tax on to customers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Custody Firm Curv Raises $23 Million In Series A
Curv, which provides a keyless digital asset custody solution to institutions, recently closed a $23 million round. Will this success help fuel greater institutional adoption of crypto? ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed Lemonade raises IPO price range
July 1 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp-backed 9984.T insurance startup Lemonade Inc on Wednesday increased the target range for its U.S. init ... ( read original story ...)
Insurance Startup Lemonade Increases Target Price Range for IPO
SoftBank Group Corp.-backed insurance startup Lemonade Inc on Wednesday increased the target range for its U.S. initial public offering, looking to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI to buy minority stake in UK crypto market maker B2C2
A unit of Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has agreed to buy a minority stake in London-based cryptocurrency marketmaker B2C2 for $30 million, B2C2 said in a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares dip as BOJ tankan saps risk appetite
Japanese shares inched lower on Wednesday as investor sentiment soured after the Bank of Japan's quarterly corporate survey showed the domestic business mood worsened to an 11-year low because of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ruling Party Wants to Lure Hong Kong’s Finance Workers
Tokyo may have a chance to realize a long-held dream of becoming a global financial hub if it can attract people fleeing a Chinese clampdown on Hong Kong, according to a senior Japanese ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business confidence worst since 2009 crisis
Confidence among major Japanese manufacturers has plunged to its worst level since the global financial crisis, a key survey showed Wednesday, as the coronavirus dries up global demand. The Bank of ... ( read original story ...)