(Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225 closed up 0.38 percent at 22,966.38 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix .TOPX gained 0.42 percent to 1,800.37. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks drop as investors look towards central bank meetings
Investors have now turned their eyes to the trio of this week's central bank meetings. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.3 per cent in early trading at 22,934.58. South Korea's Kospi was down by less than 0.1 per cent at 2,468.83. ( read original story ...)
VP Kalla: Japan to More Invest in Industrial, Bank in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Tokyo - Vice President Jusuf Kalla stated many corporations and banks of Japan committed to making more investment in Indonesia. The plan was delivered to Jusuf Kalla when he attended international conference The Future of Asia in Tokyo, June 10 ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Toyota investing $1 billion in ride-hailing company Grab
TOKYO — Japan’s top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is investing $1 billion in Grab, the leading ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, the company said Wednesday. Toyota said it reached a deal with Grab Holdings to strengthen the existing partnership to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges higher before Fed meeting; Toshiba jumps
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Wednesday as the market looked to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later in the global day, while Toshiba jumped after it announced a major share buyback. Toshiba Corp (6502.T ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe: ‘I highly praise’ Trump for Singapore summit with Kim
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe commended President Trump ... “I brought it up, absolutely, and they are going to be working on that,” he said at a news conference following Tuesday’s summit. ( read original story ...)
$250K subsidy clears way for Osaka-Guam flights
Jeju Air will offer new nonstop flights between Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, and Guam beginning in late July, subsidized in part by the Guam Visitors Bureau for $250,000. The new service will add 5,700 direct flight seats between Guam and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher after US-North Korea summit
The first-ever summit between sitting leaders of the two foes went "better than anybody could have expected", said Trump. Tokyo stocks gained on Tuesday, extending rallies on Wall Street as investors largely welcomed a historic summit between the United ... ( read original story ...)
The JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2018 Now Open for Entries!
However, the name of your client will not be disclosed. Three winners will be invited to Japan for the awards ceremony with complimentary return round trip business class airfare provided. JNTO will offer each winner a fully hosted inspection trip with ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia and Japan to revive Look East policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Japan will rejuvenate and upgrade the Look East Policy to deepen collaboration and strengthen business competitiveness for both countries. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pointed to education, training and investment as ... ( read original story ...)
Desirae Ridenour wins Osaka-Castle ASTC Sprint Asian Cup
She also represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games, finishing an impressive 17th in the elite women’s field. This past weekend in Osaka-Castle, Japan, Ridenour won the NTT ATSC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup. Competing in the elite women’s field ... ( read original story ...)
JIAM 2020 OSAKA to combine craftsmanship with technology
The Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA) will hold the International Apparel Equipment & Textile Industry Trade Show (JIAM 2020 OSAKA) from May 20, 2020, in Japan. On the theme, Collaboration of Next Generation Technologies and ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Showcases Its Products in Style at Tire Cologne
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. supported the first Tire Cologne show in Cologne, Germany, in an eye-catching and professional fashion. Its booth highlighted the company’s total commitment to the manufacture and on-going development of premium car, winter and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- Japan won its first match under coach Akira Nishino, scoring four times in the second half in a 4-2 win over Paraguay on Tuesday to end a 231-minute goal drought. Japan had lost 2-0 to both Ghana and Switzerland in its previous ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb executive ‘puzzled’ by Japan’s demand to cancel bookings
pointing out that the decision is inconsistent with Japan's goal to attract 60 million foreign tourists by 2030. In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review on Tuesday, Lehane spoke of his "concerns," and the "impacts on guests," but said the company will ... ( read original story ...)
Banking veteran slams Japanese banks’ fixation on archaic trading methods
Regional banks need to stop their fixation with the old-fashioned buy-and-hold strategy and be more nimble to make the most of their investments, a three-decade industry veteran says. The current low interest-rate environment calls for lenders to adopt a ... ( read original story ...)