Tokyo reports 27 coronavirus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 27 new coronavirus cases, up 12 from Tuesday and up two from last Wednesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking

TOKYO: Tokyo shares gave up gains and closed lower on profit-taking on Wednesday, even as US stocks advanced on upbeat retail data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which opened comfortably in the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares give up early gains on profit-taking

TOKYO: Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index gave up gains and succumbed to profit-taking in morning trade on Wednesday, even as global markets advanced on upbeat US retail data. The Nikkei 225 opened ... ( read original story ...)

Japan export growth hit by supply chain crisis

Japan's exports have snapped seven months of double-digit growth as the supply chain crisis hit the motor industry.Exports expanded by 9.4% in the year to October, the smallest rise in eight months ... ( read original story ...)