Japan's government says it has no plan for now to scrap a Japan-Russia intergovernmental committee on trade and economic issues amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
“WASHOKU GO” Website Launched for Overseas Online Purchases of Japanese Specialty Food
An online business negotiation platform "WASHOKU GO" has been launched by a group of specially selected companies manufacturing traditional Japanese specialty food in Osaka, western Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan. economic index down for 1st time in 4 months
A key index reflecting the state of the Japanese economy dropped in January for the first time in four months, due partly to a halt in auto production amid the spread of the Omicron variant of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 16-month low as surging oil price stokes slowdown worries
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei index closed at a 16-month low on Tuesday, as investors fretted that surging oil and other commodity prices would hurt corporate earnings and slow down economic growth. We ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan is likely to remain ‘very cautious’ in light of Ukraine war, says BofA Securities
Izumi Devalier of the investment bank discusses Japan's economic outlook. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister voices view against turning BOJ-held bonds into perpetual debt
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki shrugged off an idea of turning government bonds (JGBs) held by the central bank into perpetual bonds.Such an action would be tantamount to debt financing and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka drawn against Stephens in Indian Wells first round blockbuster
Naomi Osaka has been handed a difficult first round draw against 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens upon her return to the WTA Tour at Indian Wells which starts on Wednesday. Four-time major winner ... ( read original story ...)
This cute Tokyo Station kiosk sells Japan-exclusive Disney treats
This snack store located inside the ticket gates at JR Tokyo Station is run by Tokyo Banana, known for its delicious little sponge cakes filled with banana cream. The popular cake brand teamed up with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA lines up low-cost carrier in bet on post-COVID tourism boom
TOKYO :Japanese airline ANA Holdings Inc plans to launch a new international low-cost carrier in late 2023 or early 2024, joining its rival Japan Airlines Co in a bet on a revival in tourism as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of dozens of Russian officials and oligarchs
Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin’s administration. ( read original story ...)
Japan to work with G7 to ban Russian oil imports
He said, " We are quietly preparing a safety net for Japanese companies doing business with Russia." This comes after Russia released a list on Monday of what it calls "unfriendly" countries and ... ( read original story ...)
Russian Crypto Trading Continues Even as Sanctions Tighten
Russian investors appear to continue to conduct transactions in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies even with tightening sanctions. Most Read from BloombergUkraine Update: Global Stocks Plunge; Russia ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 16-month low as oil rally stokes slowdown worries
Japan's Nikkei index hit a 16-month low below the 25,000 level on Tuesday, as investors fretted that surging oil and other commodity prices would hurt corporate earnings and slow down economic growth. ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL MARKETS- Oil seesaws, Asia shares dip as Ukraine talks make little progress; Japan’s Nikkei sank 0.3%
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.4% in early trade, tracking a bruising Wall Street session. Japan's Nikkei sank 0.3% while Australian shares were down 0.24% amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 2.94%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Monday, as losses in the Automobiles & Parts , Glass and Transportation Equipment sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Lending Growth Slows to Decade-Low as Pandemic-Induced Strain Eases
Japan's bank lending rose at the slowest increase in a decade in February as immediate pressure for corporates to borrow cash continued to ease amid a broader economic recovery from the pandemic slump ... ( read original story ...)