Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed Tuesday opposition to China's decision to suspend the issuing of visas t ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks advance in morning on easing fears over U.S. rate hikes
Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday morning, with strong tech shares leading the rise, as easing fears over prolonged interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve cheered investors. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
7,462 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 7,462 new coronavirus cases in Tokyo on Tuesday, down 2,182 from a week ago. This marked the first week-on-week decline in six days. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fast Retailing says it will raise wages as much as 40%
Japan's Fast Retailing Co , operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, said on Wednesday it would revise its pay system for employees, raising wages as much as 40%. ( read original story ...)
As Coinbase Announces More Job Cuts, Here’s a List of the Layoffs Sweeping Across the Crypto World
Cryptocurrency exchanges globally have cut thousands of jobs in recent months as crypto prices and trading volume continue to fall.
Guest conductor Andreas Battistoni to lead IPO for concert marathon
Youthful and exuberant, Battistoni is a rising star who enjoys his busy international schedule in the world’s prestigious concert halls.
JGB yields rise as consumer inflation in Tokyo exceeds BOJ target
TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Tuesday, as consumer inflation in Tokyo exceeded the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for a seventh straight month. The 20-year JGB yield jumped 5 basis points ...
Tokyo CPI inflation rises more than expected to 40-year high in Dec
Investing.com-- Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital rose more than expected in December, data showed on Tuesday, pointing to a similar increase in nationwide price pressures as the country struggles ...
Japan considers green transition bonds issuance for next fiscal year
TOKYO, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Finance is considering issuing green transition bonds in the second half of next fiscal year from April, as part of plans to push climate change efforts, ...
Japan’s Saito: Interest rates remain low but current situation won’t last indefinitely
Early Wednesday morning in Asia, Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) Financial Bureau Chief Michio Saito crossed wires, via Reuters, as he teased higher rates. More to come... Information on these pages ...
Tokyo stocks open higher on strong tech issues
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, with strong tech shares leading the rise. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan set to announce shake-up of Marine Corps units to deter China
The Marine Corps is creating a new regiment based in Okinawa and will be equipped with advanced capabilities, such as firing missiles at Chinese ships in the event of a Taiwan conflict. ( read original story ...)
Britain, Japan to sign defence pact during PM Kishida visit to London
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida will sign a defence agreement in London on Wednesday that will allow the countries to deploy forces on each other's soil, ... ( read original story ...)
Why concerns over Tokyo’s sudden residential rent contraction are misplaced
It actually indicates that the market is gearing up for growth. The Tokyo 23W residential market experienced a noteworthy shift in Q4/2022, and all constituent submarkets experienced some revision in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo aims to boost English education among high schoolers in fiscal 2023 draft budget
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to strengthen its English education for high school students, as Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike began assess ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Burglaries Targeting Pokemon Trading Cards
A series of Pokemon trading card robberies in Tokyo are causing local card shops to suffer great losses while authorities try to find the culprits. ( read original story ...)