One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning, reported Xinhua. The man attacked ... ( read original story ...)
1 hostage dead, 1 unconscious after 11-hour standoff near Tokyo
One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning. The man attacked three visiting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crude futures highest in 7 years
Crude oil futures on the Tokyo market shot above 60,000 yen per kiloliter for the first time in over 7 years amid concerns about possible supply cuts. ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest in 2021 amid pandemic
The net population influx into Tokyo decelerated further in 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the smallest since 2014 when ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest man after 11-hour hostage standoff near Tokyo
The Japanese police arrested an armed man early Friday morning after an 11-hour standoff during which he allegedly attacked three medical professionals who made a visit to his home near Tokyo. The man ... ( read original story ...)
WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile report on quarterly disclosure requirements around spring
A Japanese government panel tasked with reviewing the need for quarterly corporate disclosure requirements aims to draw up a summary report this spring, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on dip-buying after Nikkei’s 3% fall
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday as investors scooped up battered shares after the Nikkei index dropped over 3 percent the previous day, while exporters were supported by a weaker yen against the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Bolstering BOJ Case for Standing Pat
Momentum in Tokyo inflation weakened in January for the first time since April, slipping more than analysts expected and bolstering the Bank of Japan’s case for continued stimulus. Most Read from Bloo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Offering Support for BOJ Stand-Pat Stance
Momentum in Tokyo inflation weakened in January for the first time since April, as moderating price gains offered support for the Bank of Japan’s stand-pat stance. ( read original story ...)
Man takes medical staff hostage, shoots another in Tokyo
TOKYO: A Japanese man attacked at least two reported medical workers making a visit to a home in Fujimino, west of Tokyo, last night, shooting one and taking another hostage, local media said. Police ... ( read original story ...)
Police capture suspect after hostage standoff and shooting near Tokyo
The man allegedly attacked three medical workers making a visit to his home in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
IMF urges Japan to scale back pandemic support, raise taxes long-run
The International Monetary Fund urged Japan on Friday to scale back emergency pandemic support, and consider raising taxes on property and capital income once the economy's recovery from the ... ( read original story ...)
Man shoots medical worker, takes another hostage at home near Tokyo
A man believed to be in his 50s to 70s attacked three medical workers making a visit to his home near Tokyo Thursday night, s ... ( read original story ...)
Fewest Bankruptcies Since 1966 Raise Fears of Japan Zombie Firms
Japan last year had the fewest bankruptcies in a half century. That’s how well the government’s response to the pandemic has worked in keeping businesses afloat and people employed. ( read original story ...)
Final Ski Jumping World Cup before Beijing 2022 marks return of women’s circuit
Willingen in Germany is poised to host the final Ski Jumping World Cup event before the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, with the women's circuit ... ( read original story ...)