... lowest level in more than two decades and the labor market is tighter than it was during Japan’s booming bubble economy years. This should be great news for the world’s number three economy, but analysts are warning not to pop the champagne quite ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hit by weak U.S. shares, strong yen; mining led lower by oil
TOKYO, May 31 Japanese stocks dropped on Wednesday morning after weakness in U.S. shares and a stronger yen hurt sentiment, while sliding oil prices dragged down the mining sector. The Nikkei share average fell 0.5 percent to 19,589.25 in midmorning trade. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges China to do more to pressure North Korea
TOKYO — Japan on Tuesday urged China to exert greater pressure on North Korea to stop its nuclear and missile development, saying Beijing's role in getting Pyongyang to abandon those efforts was "crucially important." Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Hybrid puffer fish could cause food confusion in Japan
A survey carried out by Japan's National Fisheries University found that over half of the puffers, or fugu, studied in a three-year programme were Spottyback-Shosai-fugu hybrids. The result, the Mainichi Daily News reports, is a hybrid species that is ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches down on stronger yen; SoftBank gains help curb losses
TOKYO May 30 Japan's Nikkei share average inched down on Tuesday as the market felt the weight of a stronger yen, although a rise by index heavyweight SoftBank helped curb the losses. The Nikkei ended the day 0.02 percent lower at 19,677.85. It had slipped ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Nikkei corrects a whopping -0.02% overnight (and is +2.5% in the last month)
05/29 Nikkei edges up in choppy trade as markets await for U.S. data 05/29 #Nikkei edges up in choppy trade as #markets await for US data 05/29 Asian Equities Update: Nikkei 225 19717.56 (+0.16%), Hang Seng 25662.48 (+0.1.. 05/29 TRADE SETUP : Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips as yen gains on Italy’s political uncertainties
The yen advanced to a 12-day high, as investors sought safe havens due to fresh political uncertainty in Europe Tokyo, May 30: Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Tuesday, with the equity market feeling downward pressure from a stronger yen ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei eases as nervous investors push yen higher
A stronger yen weighed on Japanese shares Tuesday, setting a cautious tone for trading in the Asia-Pacific region, though markets pared early declines by late morning. The Nikkei Stock Average NIK, +0.04% had been down as much as 0.6% after the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s draft growth strategy forgoes far-reaching reform
TOKYO -- Japan's new strategy to stoke growth in key industries includes case-by-case regulatory exemptions to spur innovation, but the government's piecemeal proposals lack the fundamental changes needed to re-energize the overall economy. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. steps up hunt for full-time workers
TOKYO -- Japanese companies are increasing hiring of full-time employees as they scramble to secure workers amid a labor shortage, raising hopes that the tight demand will translate to higher wages. Japan's seasonally adjusted ratio of job openings to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat as markets await U.S. data; TSE volume lowest since August
Trade was subdued with U.S. and other markets closed for national holidays. The Nikkei share average ended flat at 19,682.57, after moving into and out of positive territory. The broader Topix added 0.1 percent to 1,570.21 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 was ... ( read original story ...)
APAC Closing Prices: #ASX 5717.88 +0.19% #NIKKEI 19677.85 -0.02%
06:41a USD/JPY recovers in tandem with Nikkei, but still below 111.00 05:21a Japan's #Nikkei slips as yen gains on Italy's political uncertainties 04:44a CORRECTED-Japan's Nikkei slips as yen gains on Italy's political uncertaintie.. 04:23a TRADE SETUP ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges China to pressure North Korea
Japan on Tuesday urged China to exert greater pressure on North Korea to stop its nuclear and missile development, saying Beijing's role in getting Pyongyang to abandon those efforts was "crucially important." Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges China to play bigger role in restraining North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s top security adviser ... conducted the latest in a quick succession of missile tests. Pyongyang’s official KCNA news agency said on Tuesday a new ballistic missile controlled by a precision guidance system had ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex Mulls Bidding To Develop Iran’s Azadegan Oil Field
Japan’s biggest exploration and production company, Inpex, will consider bidding in the tender to develop Iran’s Azadegan oil field, in which the Japanese corporation had been operator of the project before pulling out in 2010 over the tightened ... ( read original story ...)
After London, Tokyo and New York: Toronto Joins the Race for Saudi Aramco IPO
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) continue with its efforts to win a part of the massive Saudi Aramco public listing with the country’s deep experience in natural resources as part of a broader offer to help Saudi Arabia with its shift away from oil dependence. ( read original story ...)