The Nikkei stock index extended its losses Wednesday afternoon, falling more than 2 percent, as exporters were hit by the yen's appre ...
Japan’s Nikkei dragged lower by stronger yen, energy stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger yen dragged ...
Japan’s Nikkei dragged lower by stronger yen, energy stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger yen dragged ...
Are Japanese stocks headed for a double bottom? JPMorgan weighs in
Japanese stocks were nursing a steep loss over the past week, and saw little relief in recent sessions, raising concerns over a potential double bottom, although JPMorgan analysts said this was not ...
Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital’s train network
Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction on Wednesday for a new line on Jakarta's mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly $1 billion from Japan, in a bid to alleviate ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-lawmaker held over alleged sexual assault in Tokyo karaoke parlor
Tamotsu Shiiki, a former Lower House lawmaker of Nippon Ishin no Kai, denies sexually assaulting the first-year junior high school girl. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on stronger yen, focus on U.S. presidential debate
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning, with export-related issues hit by a stronger yen in cautious trading as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential debate. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan policymaker signals readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
THE Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if inflation moves in line with its forecast, policymaker Junko Nakagawa said on Wednesday, signaling that last month’s market rout has not ...
Bank of Japan’s bond buying cuts carve out opening for Japanese investors
AS THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) slows debt purchases, local investors are doing just the opposite, limiting upward pressure on bond yields. Read more at The Business Times.
University of Tokyo eyes 1st tuition hike in 20 yrs as state grants wane
The University of Tokyo said Tuesday it will raise its tuition for new students who will enroll from April next year amid declining s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron to supply equipment for Tata’s chipmaking facilities, Lam Research starts new lab in India
Tokyo Electron, a leading semiconductor equipment provider from Japan, will supply chipmaking tools to Tata Electronics, which is constructing India's first wafer fab. Meanwhile, US-based Lam Research ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as stronger yen hits exporters
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as investors sold export-related issues on the back of a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Thieves invade Osaka office and steal ¥10 million worth of trading cards
Pretty much for as long as jewelry stores have been around, they’ve had pretty tight security. Precious stones have an extremely high value-to-weight ratio, and there’s a large second-hand market for ... ( read original story ...)
SEC and FINRA make tZero second recipient of special crypto license following controversial Prometheum approval
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has spent his tenure locked in a feud with the crypto industry, whose leaders argue the agency has pursued an approach of “regulation by enforcement” with its torrent of lawsuits and settlements.
SEC and FINRA make tZero second recipient of special crypto license following controversial Prometheum approval
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has spent his tenure locked in a feud with the crypto industry, whose leaders argue the agency has pursued an approach of “regulation by enforcement” with its torrent of lawsuits and settlements.
Crypto Insider Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Price Movements in Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA), Reveals Best Bet for Q4 2024
The recent drop in XRP’s price has been partly attributed to broader economic concerns and Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.