The Japan share market inclined on Friday, 07 June 2019, following U. S. shares advancing overnight, as investor sentiment was bolstered by reports that United States was considering delaying a 5% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei rises on Wall Street’s lead
The Japan share market were edge higher on Thursday, 06 June 2019, as positive lead from Wall Street overnight offset by worries over global growth after the US and Mexico failed to reach a deal to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rallies as Fed rate cut hopes lift sentiment, cyclical stocks
TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rebounded sharply on Wednesday morning thanks to a rally in U.S. stocks after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signalled a possible rate cut ... ( read original story ...)
Weakness in Japan’s household spending and wages clouds economic outlook
The Bank of Japan needs to see an improvement in domestic consumption to achieve its 2% inflation target. Weak spending has held back many firms from raising prices for years for fear of losing ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia X 3Q19 Sapporo service changes
AirAsia X in the 3 rd quarter of 2019 is temporary suspending Kuala Lumpur – Sapporo New Chitose service, currently scheduled 4 times a week. From Kuala Lumpur, service will be suspended from 01AUG19 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans carbon emission cuts, more nuclear energy
TOKYO — Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. The energy white paper, adopted by ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya ‘inkan’ maker takes aim at gropers with ‘chikan’ stamp
NAGOYA--A name stamp producer here is taking an unconventional approach to the problem of train groping: a seal that imprints the word "chikan," or groper, on a perpetrator's hand. Shachihata Inc., ... ( read original story ...)
WarnerMedia Streamer Orders ‘Tokyo Vice’ Drama Series Starring Ansel Elgort From Endeavor Content
Adelstein’s 2009 memoir Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat chronicled ... Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ... ( read original story ...)
Ansel Elgort to Star in Drama Series ‘Tokyo Vice’ at WarnerMedia Streaming Service
WarnerMedia’s streaming service has given a straight-to-series order to the drama “Tokyo Vice” starring Ansel Elgort, Variety has learned. The series is based on based on Jake Adelstein’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taste of Edmonton music acts include Tokyo Police Club, Classified, Tyler Shaw
Included in the all-Canadian lineup for the 35th annual Taste of Edmonton is Steven Page (formerly of the Barenaked Ladies), along with indie rock band Tokyo Police Club and rapper Classified. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Extreme Recluses Already Faced Stigma. Now, After Knifings, They’re Feared.
Investigators and the news media have zeroed in on the fact that the attacker, who killed himself after the assault, which left two dead, lived as an extreme recluse — or “hikikomori,” as the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc , which will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan — postpone VAT rise and learn to live with fiscal deficits
As the October deadline for raising Japan's value-added tax (VAT) draws closer, there is some expectation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might postpone the increase for fear of destabilizing ... ( read original story ...)
UBS and Japan’s Sumitomo Trust Bank strike partnership
UBS and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank have agreed a strategic partnership in the latest tie-up between a western and a Japanese bank. Under the alliance SMTB will start selling UBS’s wealth management ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama subway train derails, no injuries
YOKOHAMA. KAZINFORM - A train on a Yokohama subway line near Tokyo ran off the tracks shortly after departure early Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported among the around 130 passengers, its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to visit Iran in effort to mediate tension with US
Japan's government spokesman says Prime Minister ... He declined to specify the dates of the trip or other details. Kyodo News and other local media said Abe will visit Tehran on June 12-14 ... ( read original story ...)