Tokyo stocks close at fresh two-year high

Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday, as strong manufacturing data pointed to a strengthening US economy while a weaker yen boosted Japanese exporters. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.05 percent, or 213.29 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks up at break after new records on Wall Street

Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, picking up a strong lead from Wall Street which powered to new records, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong US manufacturing data and a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77 percent, or 157.45 points ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, Hong Kong shares track Wall Street advance

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, and the South Korean and Shanghai markets were closed for national holidays. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s pursuit of fiscal health remains pie in the sky

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to channel a portion of consumption tax revenue to education spending raises a red flag as it signals an about-face on the government's commitment to improving Japan's fiscal health. In a Sept. 25 news conference ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s big banks showcase fintech at Ceatec show

TOKYO -- All three of Japan's megabanks are attending the annual Ceatec IT and electronics expo for the first time to show off financial technology from digital currencies to biometric payment authentication. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group presented its ... ( read original story ...)

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.22%

Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Financial Services and Finance & Investment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.22%. Rising stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is poised to become the leading bitcoin market

And last week, South Korea followed suit in banning ICOs. In their place, look for Japan to become the leading bitcoin market. In April, Japan officially recognized bitcoin as legal currency and will regulate it accordingly. That boosted the price globally ... ( read original story ...)

AirAsia plans IPO next year

He said Philippines AirAsia is likewise planning to start flying from Manila to Osaka in Japan within the first quarter of next year. Apart from increasing planes being used for flights, Philippines AirAsia would use proceeds from the IPO to build new ... ( read original story ...)

When and where will the next crash begin?

he exclaims in his native Osaka dialect, which he falls back to in times of distress ... And I’m not talking just about names everyone knows about, like New Century Financial and Countrywide Financial. The coming disaster is also going to hit big ... ( read original story ...)

GEN Singapore yen bonds for ‘Japan capital’

It said the company had filed a securities registration statement with the director-general of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in Japan for the ... Resorts World Tokyo Co Ltd and Resorts World Osaka Co Ltd; firms to “be principally engaged in investment ... ( read original story ...)

GEN Singapore to offer yen bonds for ‘Japan capital’

It said the company had filed a securities registration statement with the director-general of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in Japan for the ... Resorts World Tokyo Co Ltd and Resorts World Osaka Co Ltd; firms to “be principally engaged in investment ... ( read original story ...)

Lost and Found in Translation

In fact, the Osaka Securities Exchange is where I started my career as a financial journalist in 1991. After getting lost on my way to interview an executive of a global pharmaceuticals firm, I ended up asking some staff members of the exchange for directions. ( read original story ...)