Tokyo stocks ended flat Thursday, trimming earlier gains as investors locked in profits ahead of new data on the US economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.09 percent, or 21.28 points, at 22, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo main stocks higher for seventh straight day
Tokyo stocks closed stronger Wednesday ... Banks were higher, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial up 1.70 percent at 685.7 yen and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial up 1.27 percent at 4,457 yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic to move European headquarters to Amsterdam in October: Nikkei
(Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is to move its European headquarters from London to Amsterdam in October to avoid potential tax issues linked to Brexit, the Nikkei Asian Review s.nikkei.com/2wt6kal ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama adopts new work schedules to combat turnover
In an effort to combat employee turnover, Yokohama Tire Corporation created a new work schedule for its West Point plant employees. Prior to February, Yokohama employees would work six 12-hour day shi... ( read original story ...)
Japan Retail Fund Investment Paying $50M For Chiba Property
Law360 (August 28, 2018, 4:45 PM EDT) -- Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. is buying a trust beneficiary right in a pair of buildings in Chiba, Japan, for 5.52 billion yen ($49.7 million), according ... ( read original story ...)
Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV Cuts Position in Brixmor Property Group Inc (BRX)
Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV decreased its holdings in Brixmor Property Group Inc (NYSE:BRX) by 55.3% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm o... ( read original story ...)
North Korea-linked smuggling ships made 25 stops in Japan
TOKYO -- Vessels suspected of illegally transporting North Korean coal entered Japanese ports at least 25 times since 2016, when an international ban on such exports took effect, highlighting a ... ( read original story ...)
Under pressure, Japan’s mobile carriers simplify plans
TOKYO -- Japan's three largest wireless carriers will simplify mobile contracts to encourage competition and fairness, but their changes are unlikely to answer demands from top government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘lonely dolphin’ sparks public outcry after being abandoned at derelict aquarium
The plight of a lonely dolphin and dozens of penguins that have been abandoned in a derelict aquarium in Japan since the start ... and the other animals.” News of the abandoned animals spread ... ( read original story ...)
Japan basketballers who paid for sex get 1-year suspensions
Yuko Mitsuya, the head of the Japan Basketball Association, bowed in apology before making the announcement at a Wednesday news conference in Tokyo. “They lacked the sense of pride and responsibility ... ( read original story ...)
‘Made in Japan’ Is Now Big in China
OSAKA, Japan—Makers of consumer goods, basking in a warm spell between Asia’s two biggest economies, have discovered that the factories in this country have an advantage China can’t match. They can pu... ( read original story ...)
Historic Tokyo house to become gathering place for executives and entrepreneurs
A 91-year-old historic residence in Tokyo will turn into a business hub starting next ... It is recognized as a tangible cultural property by the government. Yamaguchi’s family members are hoping the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to See Flying Cars in a Decade: 3 Stocks to Watch
According to a Bloomberg report, Japan has brought together an initial group of 21 organizations in a government-led setup to shape the first generation of flying cars. Aerospace giant Boeing Co ... ( read original story ...)
When cars fly? Japan wants airborne vehicles to take off
It might sound like pie in the sky, but Japan's government is banking on a future with flying cars, launching an initiative Wednesday with the private sector to develop futuristic vehicles. ( read original story ...)
Toyota aims to create a more inclusive society via Tokyo 2020
Toyota is supporting the Paralympic movement through internal activities involving its employees, and by working in partnership with Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and the All Japan Business Committe... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei rises on softer yen
Headline indices of the Japan share market inclined on Wednesday, 29 August 2018, buoyed by tracking positive lead from Wall Street overnight as the U. S. and slightly weaker yen against greenback. To... ( read original story ...)