The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to expand in December, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Nikkei revealed on Friday with a PMI score of 52.6. That's up from the 15-month low of 5... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Ghosn to appear in Japanese court within 5 days: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - Ousted Nissan Motor Co (Tokyo:7201.T - News) Chairman Carlos Ghosn is set to appear in court within five days after he requested an open hearing to hear the reason for his detention, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall again as Tokyo gets 2019 off to nightmare start
There was no respite for Asian investors Friday as most regional markets suffered more losses, with Tokyo tanking three percent and technology firms taking another hiding after Apple's shock revenue w... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Nishikori qualify for Brisbane semi-finals
BRISBANE: Naomi Osaka called in her coach for advice on how to swing momentum after losing the first set to Anastasija Sevastova, and it did the trick. The US Open champion responded by conceding only ... ( read original story ...)
Yen’s Best New Year in a Decade Has Implications for Japan
The Ministry of Finance is looking to see if moves of the yen are speculative, Masatsugu Asakawa, vice minister for international affairs at the ministry, told reporters in Tokyo. The currency weakene... ( read original story ...)
Japan: E-commerce Giant DMM Shutters Crypto Mining Business Due to Declining Profitability
Japanese e-commerce conglomerate DMM.com Ltd. will shut down its crypto mining business, citing deteriorating profitability. Japanese e-commerce conglomerate DMM Ltd. will shut down its crypto ... ( read original story ...)
G-20 offers Japan a chance to raise its global game
Japan's diplomats face a busy few months as Tokyo prepares to host the Group of 20 summit for the first time, just when international economic cooperation has rarely been under so much pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks plunge sharply at open of 2019 session
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average fell as much as 3.7% in early morning trading after opening 1.8% lower at 19,655.13. Apple-related stocks fell across the board. iPhone suppliers Murata ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines, Osaka Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport Lead the Way in Asia Pacific for Punctuality in 2018
OAG is a leading global travel data provider which has been powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem since 1929. Headquartered in the UK, OAG has global operations in the USA, Si... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Plunge on Their First Trading Day of 2019
“Deteriorating Apple earnings will lead to volume cuts for suppliers including those in Japan, while it could also mean cost-cutting pressures.” ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan set to trim inflation outlook for next 2 years
TOKYO -- Bank of Japan policymakers will weigh downgrading their inflation outlook at their meeting later this month to reflect lower crude oil prices, cuts in mobile phone fees and an expansion ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka was asked a question about her crush Michael B. Jordan and it embarrassed her so much she pulled her hat over her face
The 2019 tennis season may have only just started but Naomi Osaka has already been asked an embarrassing question. The 21-year-old could well become the biggest star in women's tennis having slayed Se... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake strikes Kumamoto region in southwestern Japan
KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Thursday, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei books first annual loss since 2011
Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei fell on its final trading day of the year on Friday as energy-related shares sagged, leading the index to its first annual loss in seven years. The Nikkei share average ended the ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Notes Court Sanction of the Scheme of Arrangement with Respect to the Acquisition of Shire plc
OSAKA, Japan — Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) notes Shire plc’s (“Shire”) announcement that the Royal Court of Jersey (the “Jersey Court”) has ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Multiple Cell Therapy Collaborations to Advance the Company’s Novel Immuno-Oncology Portfolio
OSAKA, Japan — Takeda Pharmaceutical Company ... any statements regarding future financial performance; and any other statements that are not statements of historical fact. ( read original story ...)