Softbank IPO: A guide to the Japanese tech giant

Japan's Softbank plans to list its mobile unit in Tokyo next month in what could be one of the world's largest stock offerings. The 2.4 trillion yen ($21bn) float is part of Softbank's broader move aw... ( read original story ...)

The Nikkei is getting smashed

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index has fallen by more than 3% in morning trade, following a sharp selloff on US markets. Falls were led by Japan Display, a key Apple supplier, which slumped by m... ( read original story ...)

U.S. heaps trade pressure on Japan; Nikkei -2%

"The United States has had a trade imbalance with Japan for too long. American products and services too often face barriers to compete fairly in Japanese markets," Vice President Mike Pence said ... ( read original story ...)