It has been called Japan's underground "Parthenon", a cavernous complex charged with protecting Tokyo and surrounding areas from catastrophic flooding -- a risk experts warn is growing as climate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan September wholesale prices slump, heightening deflation risk
Japanese wholesale prices fell 0.8% in September from the same month a year earlier, data showed on Monday, marking the seventh straight month of year-on-year declines and heightening the risk the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares fall on profit taking as investors eye earnings
Japanese stocks fell on Monday as concerns about upcoming corporate earnings reports prompted some investors to take profits, with industrial and consumer discretionary sectors leading the decline. ( read original story ...)
Japan bank lending slows as easing pandemic sees big firms pay back loans
TOKYO, Oct 12 - Japanese bank lending rose at a slower annual pace in September than the previous month as corporate funding strains caused by the pandemic eased mainly among big borrowers, central ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan region — USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Izu Islands, Japan region at 00:28:31 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of 407.24 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall slightly in morning on strong yen
Tokyo stocks dropped slightly Monday morning as investor sentiment was hit by the yen's firmness against the U.S. dollar and uncertai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders extend gains as business spending stabilises
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August, extending gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aug machinery orders rise for second straight month
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August from the previous month, posting a second straight month of gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains ... ( read original story ...)
Jammy investors: is Hong Kong property feeling Japan’s doughnut effect?
The Japanese condominium market, particularly in central Tokyo, has been on a tear over the last seven years, driven by three important factors: "Young professionals seeking convenience. Commuting is ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: A U.K. Ban on Crypto Derivatives Will Hurt, Not Protect Investors
The FCA’s retail investor crypto derivatives ban is a misuse of regulatory authority, argues . What’s more, its main justification is one of crypto assets’ strongest features. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan bank lending slows as easing pandemic sees big firms pay back loans
to a record 573.7 trillion yen ($5.43 trillion), Bank of Japan data showed. The pace of lending by major banks slowed to 7.3% in September from 8.0% in August. Lending by regional banks rose 5.3% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Gains 6.4% On Year In September
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 6.4 percent on year in September, the Bank of Japan said on Monday - coming in at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sept bank loans rise 6.4% vs year earlier
Japanese bank lending in September rose 6.4% from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan said on Monday. Outstanding loans held by the country's four main categories of banks, including "shinkin" or credit ... ( read original story ...)
3 cities emerge as front-runners to become Japan’s global finance hub
TOKYO -- Three cities -- Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka -- will compete to become Japan's next international financial center under a plan developed by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Japan "can expect a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; investors watch Chinese yuan following central bank moves
Movements in the Chinese yuan are set to be watched by investors on Monday, following steps taken by the central bank after a recent strengthening of the currency against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo to issue ¥20 bil debt for post-pandemic projects
The University of Tokyo said Thursday it will issue 20 billion yen ($190 million) worth of bonds this week to finance projects to address social issues following the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the ... ( read original story ...)