Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. ( read original story ...)
Japan Power Price Jumps to One-Month High on Tokyo Snow Forecast
Japan’s wholesale power rate jumped to the highest level in a month amid forecast signaling parts of Tokyo could see snow on Thursday, which could boost demand for heating. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okinawa sees doubling of COVID-19 cases, considers emergency steps
Japan's Okinawa region appeared to be the epicentre of a new coronavirus surge with cases more than doubling on Wednesday from the previous day, as officials considered imposing emergency steps to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index opens flat
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened flat today as investors digested the impact of a cheaper yen against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 edged down 0.05 per cent, or 15.79 points, to 29,286.00 in early ... ( read original story ...)
Tuna Sold for $145,290 in Tokyo Is Still Third Straight Drop
A giant bluefin tuna was auctioned at a lower price for a third straight year in the ceremonial first sale at Tokyo’s fish market on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office vacancy to rise significantly in 2023
Blame it on oversupply and underwhelming demand. Gone are the days when office spaces were easily getting tenants regardless of the building’s specifications. JLL says following the government ... ( read original story ...)
US-Japan ties moving forward on all fronts
The past year has witnessed a stronger US-Japan alliance following Biden's entry into the White House on Jan 20, 2021. During the four years of the administration of his predecessor, Donald Trump, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. ministers to hold ‘two-plus-two’ talks on Friday
Japan's foreign and defence ministers will hold talks with their U.S. counterparts in a "two-plus-two" format on Friday to discuss security issues, Japan's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign security cooperation treaty
Australia and Japan are set to sign a treaty to beef up defence and security cooperation at a virtual summit on Thursday, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancelled trips to Australia and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia to Sign Defense Pact in Move That May Irk China
Australia and Japan will sign a “historic” treaty that will further strengthen defense and security cooperation during a virtual leaders’ summit on Thursday, in a move that could further inflame ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka a winner in her return to tennis
Naomi Osaka is back in a place where she’s won two of her four Grand Slam singles titles and she’s feeling good vibes after some time off trying to rediscover her love for the game. She opened her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare quasi-emergency in Okinawa as COVID-19 cases spike: Report
TOKYO: The Japanese government is preparing to declare a quasi-state of emergency in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa due to a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, perhaps as early as this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare quasi-emergency in COVID-hit Okinawa -paper
The Japanese government is preparing to declare a quasi-state of emergency in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa due to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, perhaps as early as this week ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile: Japan
Launch would be first this year after leader Kim Jong Un promised to continue developing the country’s military prowess. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for higher start; Dow sails to another record close overnight
Shares in Japan looked set for a higher start on Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average to yet another record close. The Nikkei futures contract in ... ( read original story ...)
Slumping tech stocks weigh on S&P 500 even as Dow gains
Slumping technology stocks left the S&P 500 slightly lower on Wall Street Tuesday, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 blue-chip companies marked another record high. The S&P ... ( read original story ...)