TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's October core machinery orders rose for the first time in three months to beat expectations, government data showed - a tentative sign of a pickup in capital expenditure. Core orders, a highly volatile data series regarded as an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Watches Uneasily as Trump Shakes Taiwan-China Ties (2)
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s apparent willingness to engage with Taiwan could spur Chinese retaliation that draws in Japan, complicating the geopolitical landscape in North Asia, according to a former Japanese vice minister for ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises for 5th day on strong Wall St; defensive stocks catch up
TOKYO Dec 12 Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a fifth day on Monday helped by a strong show on Wall Street and a weak yen, while investors picked up defensive stocks that underperformed in the recent rally. The Nikkei rose 0.8 percent to 19,155.03 ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag strikes near Miyako in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Saturday. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/12/16 / 2016-12-10 04:44:57 / December 10, 2016 @ 4:44 am. Exact location of earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan authorities fear rising condo loans could lead to bad debts
In fact, vacancy rates are climbing even in prime markets like Tokyo as supply starts to outstrip demand. The Bank of Japan and the Financial Services Agency authorities don't see an immediate crisis, such as the one that befell Japan's banks in the 1990s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes at fresh yearly high
Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at a fresh high for the year on Monday helped by the yen weakening against the dollar ahead of an expected US interest rate hike this week. The Nikkei 225 closed above the 19,000 level for the first time this year ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prefecture, Higashi-Osaka City
Feisty and Proud in its Individuality. Osaka Prefecture is Japan’s third most populous prefecture, behind Tokyo and Kanagawa, despite it being one of the smallest in actual area. The capital is Osaka City, and Osaka Prefecture is the core of the Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes
A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost -- tagging their fingers and toes with scan-able barcodes. A company in Iruma, north of Tokyo, developed tiny nail stickers, each of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan farms to put up 'help wanted' sign
TOKYO -- Japan is set to allow some foreigners to work on farms in certain special strategic zones. The move would pave the way for agricultural production corporations to directly hire foreigners. The government is set to submit a revised national ... ( read original story ...)
Human rights museum wins international award for inclusion
The Winnipeg museum was was given the Gold Award by the International Association of Universal Design at a ceremony in Nagoya, Japan ... ethnicity or other factors," a news release says. "We committed to a 'design-for-all' approach at the earliest stages ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo breaks ground on $1.5B 2020 Olympics National Stadium
Tokyo held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday for a $1.5 billion National Stadium to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and other dignitaries launched the construction at the site of the demolished National ... ( read original story ...)
ICICI Bank raises $88 million via Japanese `Pro-bonds'
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank, India's largest private lender, has raised 10 billion Japanese yen ($88 million) by selling a new series of bonds known as pro-bonds, the first issue of its kind by an Indian company. The bank's committee of executive directors, at its ... ( read original story ...)
Large earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan
TOKYO -- An earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said. However, a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Both agencies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ratifies TPP despite Trump's threat
TOKYO -- Japan showcased its commitment to free trade by ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership Friday even as Asia's focus shifts to a China-led alternative framework amid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to abandon the 12-nation pact. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rallies after ECB but Asia traders cautious
The euro retreated on the prospect of more cash being pumped into financial markets for some time to come ... Asian stock markets took a breather. Tokyo ended the morning 1.1 percent higher as the dollar pushed up against the yen. - Casinos roiled ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Philippines expanding its production capacity
TOKYO: Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber is expanding production capacity at its Philippines plant, and has inaugurated a new factory (the West Plant) within its Clark complex. With the recent completion of the West Plant, it plans to produce 12.5 ... ( read original story ...)