Japan protested to Russia on Wednesday over curbs denying entry to 13 Japanese business executives, including the Toyota Motor chairman , as part of counter-sanctions measures. ( read original story ...)
Exploring Value Opportunities On The Japanese Exchange In July 2024
Amid a backdrop of global market fluctuations, Japan's stock markets have recently shown signs of vulnerability, particularly within the technology sector due to heightened U.S. trade restrictions.
SET welcomes the listing of a holding company investing in chicken processor and distributor “FM”
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will list Food Moments pcl, a holding company with investment in manufactures and distributors of butchered and processed cooked chicken parts, on July 25, 2024 ...
Asia markets are mixed as traders assess Japan, Aussie business activity data and U.S. tech earnings
Investors in Asia will also look at tech stocks to see if there is any spillover effect on EV stocks after Tesla earnings missed estimates.
Blackstone Bets on Growth in Private Credit Business Outside US
Blackstone Inc. is “doubling down” on opportunities in its international credit business, as it targets growth in a broader array of debt including local-currency investments, according the firm’s ...
Japan’s July Factory Activity Slips, Service Sector Solid, PMI Shows
The au Jibun Bank flash Japan composite PMI, which combines both manufacturing and service sector activity, rose to 52.6 in July from 49.7 in June.
Trio nabbed after 530 kg of methamphetamine seized in Yokohama
Kanagawa police have arrested three persons suspected in the smuggling of more than 500 kilograms of stimulant drugs ... ( read original story ...)
Raffles’s First Hotel in Japan Will Offer up Luxe Suites and Scenic Tokyo Views
Raffles's first hotel in Japan, located in Tokyo, is expected to debut in 2028 and will feature 130 rooms, 27 suites, a swimming pool, and a spa. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services resume after a day of disruption
Two workers were injured following the collision, which led to the cancellation of 328 train runs. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes marginally lower
Tokyo: Japan's Nikkei index closed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday with a marginal decline, coinciding with the rise in the value of the yen, investors' monitoring of global political developments ...
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks On The Tokyo Stock Exchange With Yields Up To 3.7%
As global markets navigate through a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, Japan's stock market has experienced a downturn, particularly impacting technology stocks ...
GBP/JPY plunges below 201.00 as Yen recovery continues
July is on pace to snap a six-month winning streak for the Guppy that saw the pair rise nearly 16.5% bottom-to-top. However, Yen bulls will still have their work cut out for them as the pair remains ...
Japan ‘grandpa’ crime gang with combined age of 227 given code name ‘G3S’ by police
A trio of elderly men in Japan have been dubbed the “grandpa” gang by police for an alleged string of burglaries. ( read original story ...)
Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a particularly fraught one between two allies. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven will soon sell Japanese snacks, beverages and on-the-go meals in stores nationwide
Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Banks Aim to Plug Crypto Payments Gap Left by US Collapses
About a year-and-a-half after the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in the US, European players are pushing to reinvigorate the market for around-the-clock payments in the digital-asset sector.