Thai investors are being urged to put their money into Japanese property, especially in hotels and elderly care centres, as demand is forecast to surge with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Yoshihiko Oda, president of Kagaya Hotels Corporation, which operates five ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei takes cues from Wall Street rebound on debt ceiling deal
TOKYO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, pulling away from the previous session’s four-month intraday lows after news of an agreement to extend the U.S. debt limit cheered Wall Street. The Nikkei was up 0.4 percent at ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital in talks for stake in Toshiba chip unit after an IPO: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) is in talks to gain voting rights of just under 16 percent in Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) memory chip unit on the assumption that it will be listed in the future, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday. Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as foreigners sell stocks on North Korea fears
TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to its lowest in more than four months on Wednesday, slipping below a key technical support as risk appetite was sapped by North Korea tensions and the strengthening yen. The Nikkei was down 0.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cutesy ‘kei cars’ hit rocky road
Yoko Kojima loves zipping around Tokyo in her Daihatsu Tanto with its tiny wheels and pint-sized engine, but Japan's beloved 'kei cars' may have a rocky road ahead despite a legion of loyal fans. Sales of the cutesy box-shaped cars, a staple of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama launches new all-terrain SUV tyre in India
Tyre maker Yokohama has launched a new all-terrain SUV tyre, the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 which will replace the Geolandar A/T-S G012. This tyre can be fitted to all types of SUVs by offering a large variety of available sizes. The launch of the G015 ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese investors’ access to Hong Kong’s IPO market gets added boost by the Aramco factor
Hong Kong is one of several global equity bourses including New York, London, Tokyo, Toronto and Singapore contending to be the staging ground for Aramco’s IPO, estimated to be US$100 billion in size. The proposal, known as the “Primary Equity Connect ... ( read original story ...)
Passenger jet bound for New York is forced to carry out emergency landing in Tokyo after the engine explodes
This is the terrifying moment a plane from Tokyo to New York had to make an emergency landing after the engine exploded. The left engine of the Japan Airlines plane combusted as it took off from Tokyo airport with 233 passengers and 15 crew on Tuesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 1-week lows as North Korea tensions persist
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average brushed one-week lows in choppy trade on Tuesday as tensions on the Korean peninsula sapped risk appetite. The Nikkei shed 0.6 percent to end at 19,385.81 after initially opening slightly higher. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 1-week low as North Korea fears linger
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a one-week low in choppy trade on Tuesday morning as geopolitical tensions over North Korea sapped risk appetite, while index-heavyweight Fast Retailing Co dropped on weak sales. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threat prompts Japan evacuation preparations
TOKYO -- As tensions on the Korean Peninsula reach new heights with Pyongyang's latest nuclear test, Japan is planning for a possible mass evacuation of the nearly 60,000 Japanese citizens currently living in or visiting South Korea. "There is a ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mixed amid Korea jitters
BEIJING — Stocks in Tokyo and South Korea declined for a second day Tuesday while Chinese shares advanced as South Korean warships carried out military exercises amid jitters over North Korea’s weekend nuclear test explosion. KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Tokyo
TOKYO—A Japan Airlines flight bound for New York made an emergency ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)
Global stocks mixed amid Korea jitters
Carnell noted news reports that Japan plans to evacuate its citizens from South Korea if U.S. military action appeared likely. "So packed planes from Seoul heading to Tokyo might be our first clue that a U.S. strike is coming," he said. ENERGY: Benchmark U ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tekken Masters results ft. Saint, Nobi, Take, Knee
Update: This story has been updated with final results. Probably the biggest event this weekend as far as Tekken goes is this one, which as the name suggests takes place in Tokyo. This is a Master event for the Tekken World Tour, so players aiming for that ... ( read original story ...)
Perth rock gods Birds of Tokyo to play free gig
Award winning Perth alternative rockers Birds of Tokyo are all set to headline a free gig in the city's northern suburbs. The five-strong band will take the stage for the City of Wanneroo Presents Concert at Wanneroo Showground on November 4, with ... ( read original story ...)