Japan Jan exports rise 6.4% year/year – MOF

Japan's exports rose 6.4% in January from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday, underlining a steady pick-up in overseas demand. The result compared with a 6.6% increase ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Nikkei extends gain ahead of vaccine rollout

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 383.60 points, or 1.28%, to 30,467.75, its highest closing level since 01 August 1990. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues ... ( read original story ...)