Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Yen Weakens, Japan Stocks Face Pressure on Election Blow to LDP
The yen fell to three-month low and futures pointed to a drop in Japanese stocks Monday after the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner were dealt a heavy blow in a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Talk of a 7-Eleven Takeover Has Japan Worried About the Rice Balls
The eggs are from hens raised on special feed so the yolk is dark in color and richer in flavor.The closely guarded recipe is prepared only for 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.What might happen to the chicken dish and hundreds of others is tied to a battle for 7-Eleven’s Tokyo-based parent, ( read original story ...
Japan Election Adds Uncertainty to Policy Outlook
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its absolute majority in the country's lower house, casting doubt on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ability to govern and uncertainty over what his administration's mandate will look like. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM under pressure after debacle election
Ishiba, 67, called Sunday's election days after taking office on October 1, but voters angry at a slush fund scandal punished his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed Japan almost non-stop since 1955. "We are receiving severe judgment ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Slips as Japan’s Election Result Clouds BOJ Rate Hike Prospects
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen touched a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority and investors figured that would likely slow future interest rate hikes, ...
Yen slumps as Japan’s election clouds rate rise prospects
The yen sank to a three-month low on Monday as investors figured the loss of a parliamentary majority for Japan's ruling coalition in weekend elections would slow future rate rises, while the dollar ...
BEST tankers bag 25 medals in Tokyo
The Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) will be going home with a impressive haul of seven gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals from the 2024 Buccaneer Invitational Swimming Championships held at the St. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares rise and the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority
Asian shares rose Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in Parliament’s lower house in weekend ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rally amid weakening yen after coalition drubbing
Japanese stocks rose strongly on Monday as the yen sank to a three-month low after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing in Sunday's election, raising uncertainty over the path for policy and the economy. ( read original story ...)
A Disastrous Poll Puts Japan Politics on Shaky Path
Shigeru Ishiba was meant to turn things around for the Liberal Democratic Party. Instead, he has overseen its worst showing in years. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority, yen hit
The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: ‘I wouldn’t go near the property’
"Before any further viewings, there should be a survey." Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: 'I wouldn't go near the property' first appeared on The Cool ... ( read original story ...)
Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums. Asia Pacific’s (APAC) property insurance industry is forecasted to bag a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from ~$93.1b in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbs, yen drops as political uncertainty after elections clouds rate-hike path
Public broadcaster NHK projected the LDP and its coalition partner Komeito would secure just 214 seats, short of the 233 needed for a majority.
Naomi Osaka candidly opens up on why she felt ‘ashamed’ of her body after pregnancy
Naomi Osaka admits there were moments this year when she felt "ashamed" of her body and also feared it would "shrink" but now is proud of herself for not quitting and getting to where she wants to be. ( read original story ...)