Everything you need to know about the Japanese economy

Trading Economics | 3. The World Bank, World Integrated Trade Solution database | 4. “Japan's big announcement is a 'very important turning point’”, Business Insider, August 2016 | 5. Bloomberg, September 2016 | 6. World Federation of Exchanges If ... ( read original story ...)

Japan sees economic deals with Russia as business, not charity

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ride down an escalator during their meeting on the sidelines of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia (file). Thirty joint economic projects due to be approved by the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open higher on weak yen, upbeat US data

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday as exporters rose on a weaker yen and as energy stocks followed oil prices upward, with investors cheered by encouraging US economic data. "We're in for another bull market today, particularly with the yen trading ... ( read original story ...)

Pampered Canadian pigs feed Japan's hunger for pricey pork

WINNIPEG, Manitoba/TOKYO (Reuters) - On select Canadian farms, thousands of pigs bound for Japan are getting five-star treatment. Japan’s growing appetite for pricey pork cuts is driving Canadian and U.S. fresh pork exports to record levels, spurring ... ( read original story ...)

Trusty kitchen tech could revolutionize the chemical business

OSAKA -- The two founders of Microwave Chemical share an audacious ... Having spoken to a number of scientists, Yoshino was struck by Tsukahara's passion for turning technology into business. When they met, Tsukahara suggested Yoshino try using microwaves ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei buoyed by weaker yen, higher yields lift lenders

TOKYO Nov 16 Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 9-1/2-month high on Wednesday, as a weaker yen underpinned exporters and higher Japanese yields stoked bank shares. The Nikkei ended up 1.1 percent at 17,862.21, scaling its highest levels since Feb. 1. ( read original story ...)

Airbnb use soars while Japan juggles legal conundrum

Japan ranks in the top five for the number of lodgers, Airbnb's Christopher Lehane told The Nikkei on Tuesday. Lehane oversees the company's negotiations with national governments. Airbnb users in Japan hit a record in the January-October period ... ( read original story ...)

Trump adviser calls US-Japan alliance critical for Asian security

Michael Flynn was in Tokyo to meet Japanese politicians. During an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, he said he was specifically here to talk about cybersecurity. Trump is of big interest to Asian leaders, who are somewhat in the dark about what kind ... ( read original story ...)

Yen At 109: Why Is Nikkei Not Higher?

The Japanese yen has weakened substantially from 104-105 range to 109 recently. The Nikkei 225 has gained around 10% since Donald Trump won the US Presidency, while the yen weakened a good 4%. First of all, don’t be greedy! The last time yen was trading ... ( read original story ...)

Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.10%

Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Banking, Shipbuilding and Paper & Pulp sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.10% to hit a new 6-month high. Advancing stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.03%

Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Marine Transport and Transport sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.03%. Declining stocks outnumbered rising ones by ... ( read original story ...)

RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session November 15

Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Nov 2016. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume * Nov 196.2 66 201.0 12 * Dec 194.1 33 195.6 3 * Jan 195.6 147 201.3 19 * Feb 196.0 271 202.0 138 * Mar 198.4 797 ... ( read ...