HeartCore Enterprises, Inc., (“HeartCore” or the “Company”), a leading software development company, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new debt management panel to meet on Monday
Japan's finance ministry will kick off on Monday the first meeting of a newly-established panel of experts to discuss national debt management, it said.The five-member study group, as it is called, ... ( read original story ...)
Same-old, same-old, Japan sticks to forex stance even as yen slide steepens
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese policymakers held fast to their usual line on yen weakness on Wednesday, stating that rapid moves were undesirable, but confounded expectations they may escalate warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Black Stars arrive in Osaka for Kirin Tournament
The Black Stars have arrived in Osaka, Japan for the 2022 Kirin (Four nation tournament) featuring host Japan, Chile and African giants Tunisia.The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher for 4th straight day, boosted by yen’s depreciation
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, continuing its winning streak for the fourth day, as it has been supported by the yen's recent sharp depreciation. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest Chinese over suspected cheating on foreign students’ exam
Tokyo police have arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of involvement in apparent cheating on a university entrance exam for foreign students this year. ( read original story ...)
Family of dead Sri Lankan detainee demands apology from Japan gov’t
The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died while in custody at an immigration center in central Japan last year demanded an apology f ... ( read original story ...)
Victims of street massacre in Tokyo’s Akihabara area remembered on 14th anniv. of attack
Acquaintances of people killed in a massacre in Tokyo's Akihabara district in 2008 joined others in paying their respects to the victims on J ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo sees week-on-week drop for 26th straight day
Tokyo reported 1,935 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, down by 480 from a week before and marking a week-on-week drop for the 26th straight day. Two new deaths linked to COVID-19 were reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Rally On Cheaper Yen, Robust Wall Street
Tokyo stocks rallied Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street while a cheap yen gave support to exporters. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.04 percent, or 290.34 points, at 28,234.29, while ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo, Washington announce joint commitment to curb threats from Pyongyang
South Korea, Japan and the US will make joint efforts to advance trilateral cooperation for extended deterrence, and strongly condemn North Korea’s ballistic missiles, the three sides ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks set for higher start; India’s interest rate decision ahead
Shares in Asia-Pacific appeared set for a positive Wednesday start as investors look ahead to the Reserve Bank of India's latest interest rate decision expected late ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sticks to usual forex stance as yen slide steepens
Japanese policymakers held fast to their usual line on yen weakness on Wednesday, stating simply that rapid moves were undesirable and confounding expectations they may escalate warnings about the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,935 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 1,935 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. The daily tally is down by 480 from a week ago, and marks the 26th straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 1,935 more coronavirus cases on June 8
Japan's capital reported 1,935 coronavirus infections on June 8 after registering 1,800 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo, Washington agree to strengthen Pyongyang military talks
South Korea, Japan and the United States agreed Wednesday to strengthen military cooperation with North Korea, at a time when the regime seems to be preparing a new nuclear test. At a Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)