A key governing party lawmaker in Japan who has served in key posts has submitted his resignation over a political funding scandal in a fresh embarrassment for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Japan visitors surge to near 1 million in first full month after COVID easing
Visitor arrivals to Japan jumped to nearly 1 million in November, the first full month after the country scrapped COVID-19 curbs that effectively halted tourism for more than two years, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan visitors surge to near 1 mln in first full month after COVID easing
Visitor arrivals to Japan jumped to nearly 1 million in November, the first full month after the country scrapped COVID-19 curbs that effectively halted tourism for more than two years, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs says the Bank of Japan may start tightening, but others disagree
The BOJ's monetary meeting concluded Tuesday with no change to its current ultra-low interest rate at -0.1%, a stance it's held since 2016. ( read original story ...)
Japanese bond yields continue to rise after Bank of Japan bombshell
The yen moderated and Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday, one day after the country’s central bank stunned traders by expanding its target range for 10-year bond yields. The yield on ...
The Bank of Japan was just playing catch-up with the market, UBP says
Zuhair Khan of UBP discusses the central bank's decision to tweak its yield curve control policy. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike After Bank Of Japan Pivot: Trader Says This Could Be ‘Massive’ Trigger For Relief Run
Major coins were in the green on Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap rose 2.7% to $814.4 billion at 7:28 p.m. EST.
UPDATE 1-Japan’s Nikkei narrows losses, 10-year yield jumps after BOJ’s policy surprise
Japan's Nikkei share average regained most of its early losses on Wednesday and the 10-year government bond yield jumped, after the Bank of Japan's surprise shift in its yield curve control policy ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls, JGB yields flat after BOJ’s policy surprise
Japan's Nikkei share average fell as much as 1% on Wednesday and government bond yields were flat amid upward pressure after the Bank of Japan's surprise shift in its yield curve control policy ...
Why the Bank of Japan’s surprise policy twist rattled global markets
The Bank of Japan's surprise decision to widen the trading band around the country's 10-year government bond yield sent shock waves through global markets.
Yen holds gains, markets bounce after Bank of Japan move
The yen held onto gains Wednesday and equity markets rebounded from a plunge the day before fuelled by the shock Bank of Japan decision to shift away from its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Finnair Adds Flights To Osaka Alongside More Tokyo Rotations
Finnair has revealed plans for its Asia network for Summer 2023, which includes resuming service between Helsinki and Osaka and upping frequencies to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Delhi. Let's take a closer ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and NFL QB Patrick Mahomes to Invest in Major League Pickleball
Tennis star Naomi Osaka and NFL QB Patrick Mahomes are allegedly investing in Major League Pickleball, according to Front Office Sports. ( read original story ...)
Finnair returns to Osaka as Asian travel demand rebounds
Flights between Helsinki and Osaka will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Airbus A350 aircraft. Return flights from London via Helsinki start at £971 in economy. Finnair will also fly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall slightly after BOJ’s policy change
Tokyo stocks fell slightly Wednesday morning, as earlier losses were eased by bargain-hunting a day after the Bank of Japan's policy change was taken by the market as an effective interest rate hike and triggered a sharp fall in the stock market. ( read original story ...)
CDL’s Share Price Has Shot Up 19% Year to Date: Can the Property Giant Do Well in 2023?
We dig deeper into CDL’s business update to see if the property giant can do well next year. The post CDL’s Share Price Has Shot Up 19% Year to Date: Can the Property Giant Do Well in 2023? appeared ... ( read original story ...)