TOKYO, Feb 3 Japan's Nikkei edged down in choppy trade on Friday, as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report that will set the tone for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso – BOJ policy not aimed at yen devaluation
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that the Bank of Japan's monetary policy was aimed at domestic objectives of defeating deflation, not at weakening the yen. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Aso declined to comment ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to more than 1-week low as stronger yen sours mood
TOKYO Feb 2 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday to its lowest in more than a week after a stronger yen soured sentiment. Toyota Motor Corp underperformed after posting weak monthly sales in the United States. Eyes were also on Japanese domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 News and Analysis
The Nikkei 225 is the primary benchmark index for the Japanese stock market. The size of the Japanese economy (3rd largest in the world) and its importance makes the Nikkei one of the most widely watched and traded indices in the world. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen stops strengthening; steel sector outperforms
TOKYO Feb 1 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as the yen's appreciation slowed, but gains were limited as investors continued to worry about some policies of President Donald Trump's administration. The steel sector was the best sectoral ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medals to be made from recycled donated metal
TOKYO (Reuters) - The medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be forged from recycled metal from old mobile phones and appliances donated by the general public to give them a sense of direct involvement in the Games, organisers said on Wednesday. The move ... ( read original story ...)
Japan policymakers reject Trump devaluation claims
Japan's monetary policy aims to achieve the domestic purpose of ending deflation. It's not aimed at currency rates," Asakawa, vice finance minister for international affairs, told reporters. "If he is talking about currency intervention, Japan hasn't done ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pushes back on Trump's currency devalution claim
Japan on Wednesday denied Donald Trump's accusation Tokyo ... moving in line with the current and mid-to-long term economic situation." Separately, senior finance ministry official Masatsugu Asakawa flat out denied Trump's assertion. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister to explain FX, monetary policy stance at meeting with Trump – source
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso will explain the government's stance on currencies and monetary policy at a meeting next week between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior Japanese government source told Reuters on ... ( read original story ...)
What listing of BSE and NSE means for the exchanges and investors
Bourses in Osaka and Tokyo have merged to become Japan Exchange Group ... These issues may haunt NSE when it floats its mammoth `10,000 crore IPO later this year. “NSE, because of its stature as a highly profitable exchange, may opt for premium pricing ... ( read original story ...)
METI Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry of : Minister Seko Visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Along with this, as a leading example showing that Japanese SMEs are expanding their businesses in the UAE, Japan stated that Takenaka Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (location of head office: Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture ... offering (IPO) by Saudi Aramco ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo returns to profit on mobile gaming but weak software sales drag down outlook
OSAKA (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd on Tuesday reported its first quarterly profit in a year as its nascent mobile games division started to bring in revenue, though not enough to prevent weak console software sales dragging down its annual earnings forecast ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as Trump policy worries rattle global markets
TOKYO Jan 31 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Nikkei fell 1.3 percent to 19,128.38 points in midafternoon. As widely expected, the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
First flight to Hawaii by end-june
The flight from KL-Osaka-Hawaii would take about 14 hours ... Australia and North Asia over the years. In terms of its financial position, Benyamin said he is confident that AirAsia X would post its first ever profitability for last year after going ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei posts biggest daily decline since Nov, hit by Trump worries
TOKYO Jan 31 Japan's Nikkei share average posted the biggest daily decline since November on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies weighed on investor sentiment. The Nikkei fell 1.7 percent to 19,041.34 points, posting the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls over 1 pct as US rally falters, BOJ decision awaited
TOKYO, Jan 31 Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street lower on concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump's policies may prove destabilising for the rest of the world. Traders were also reluctant to stake out ... ( read original story ...)