TOKYO -- Secondhand clothing and accessory stores in Japan are looking to expand into Southeast Asia and China, where demand for used goods is rising and where Japanese expertise in the sector is ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 27-year high on weak yen, upbeat corporate outlook
TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a 27-year high on Monday, as an extended weakening in yen helped improved export earnings prospects for Japanese corporations. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as dollar hits 11-month high against yen
Japan’s Nikkei NIK, +0.74% was up 0.6% as the dollar continues to push higher against the yen USDJPY, +0.20% , hitting levels not seen since last November. Drug, consumer and some electronic stocks le... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood sours, trade woes cloud outlook: tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Business confidence among Japan’s big manufacturers worsened in the September quarter to hit the lowest level in nearly a year, a closely watched central bank survey showed, as firms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours, trade woes cloud outlook: tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Business confidence among Japan’s big manufacturers worsened in the September quarter to hit the lowest level in nearly a year, a closely watched central bank survey showed, as firms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo halts train service as Typhoon Trami moves across Japan
Sept. 30 (UPI) --Typhoon Trami shut down railway transportation in Tokyo Sunday as it continued to bring heavy rain to Japan. East Japan Railway Co. announced all of its trains in the Tokyo area will ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Trami pounds Japan, many injured
Typhoon Trami is bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to southwestern Japan. pic.twitter.com/nw7i05LL9w— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 30, 2018 Typhoon Trami has already snarled ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Japan typhoon prompts widespread evacuation orders
TOKYO—A powerful typhoon ripped through Japan on Sunday, forcing cancellations of flights and trains, including in the Tokyo area as authorities warned of strong winds and torrential rain. Farms and h... ( read original story ...)
Japan FSA to query lending standards to prevent property bubble
TOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency will conduct a survey to determine whether regional banks and other lenders are extending excessive credit to real estate investors, Nikkei has learned. ( read original story ...)
Central bank hosts UAE-Japan SME seminar
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) hosted a UAE-Japan seminar on support systems and regulatory measures that make up the foundations for a thriving SME sector in Japan. UAE Central ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks to offer instant money transfers using blockchain
The new platform has been developed by SBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between Japan’s SBI Holdings and US blockchain specialist Ripple. It will be launched by three of the country’s mid-sized lender... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon pummels Japan, flights cancelled, trains shut down
TOKYO — A powerful typhoon ripped through Japan on Sunday, forcing cancellations of flights and trains, including in the Tokyo area as authorities warned of strong winds and torrential rain. Farms and ... ( read original story ...)
A foodie tour of Osaka, Japan
Sky news - 20:16 PM GMT September 21, 2018 Pliskova beats home hope Osaka to win Pan Pacific Open Herald Scotland - 21:32 PM GMT September 23, 2018 WTA roundup: Pliskova snaps Osaka streak for title R... ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon strikes Japan, projected to hit areas still reeling from Typhoon Jebi
A powerful typhoon was ripping through Japan on Sunday and authorities were warning people to brace for heavy winds and rain in areas that include those devastated by a previous storm. Many ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s deafening silence amid the world central bankers’ hubbub speaks volumes about Abenomics
Central bankers in Jakarta, Hong Kong and Manila had a busy week, hiking interest rates to keep pace with the US Federal Reserve. New Delhi telegraphed more tightening moves to come. But officials in ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm
TOKYO — A powerful typhoon is ripping through Japan and authorities are warning people to brace for heavy winds and rain in areas that include those devastated by a previous storm. Many flights were c... ( read original story ...)