Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.5% in February from a year earlier, data showed on Tuesday, re-accelerating from the previous month in a sign conditions for ending negative interest ... ( read original story ...)
Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
Congressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11, saying the relationship between the U.S. and Japan has proven to be a ... ( read original story ...)
BlueBay, Graham among hedge funds spotting Japan trades
The Bank of Japan, long the outlier as other major economies jacked up interest rates to curb inflation, is expected to end its negative interest rate policy soon. ( read original story ...)
UN to convene global experts in Tokyo to assess climate action targets under the Sustainable Development Goals
4 March 2024 - The United Nations is convening over sixty climate and development experts from around the world in Tokyo from 4 to 6 March to assess progress on climate action targets under the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surpasses 40,000 for the first time
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped above 40,000 for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally that analysts say has just begun. The milestone comes just days after it had set a record closing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Hit Fresh Record Amid Global Tech Rally
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.5% to an all-time high, crossing the 40,000-point level for the first time to finish at 40,109. Japanese stocks have been on a tear of late—a rally in which famed investor ... ( read original story ...)
WeKenRun bets prove mettle in Osaka, Tokyo marathons
Coach Ken Mendola's WeKenRun, recently saw several members excel in both the Osaka Marathon (March 3) and the prestigious Tokyo Marathon (March 10). ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Manuela Schaer and Tomoki Suzuki triumph
It was Japan’s day in the men’s elite wheelchair race at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon, as Tomoki Suzuki picked his first win after four second place finishes at home. Swiss wheelchair star Manuela Schaer ... ( read original story ...)
Speculations Arise on IVE Rei’s Wealthy Family Background
Curiosity arises among fans about Rei’s family wealth. 1 hour ago During the latest outing of the show Follow Rei, IVE‘s member Rei was visited by fellow Japanese K-Pop star, Kangnam. In a candid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government considers calling end to deflation, Kyodo reports
Japan is considering calling an end to deflation in the wake of rising prices, Kyodo news reported, a move that turn a new page for the world's fourth-largest economy after decades of economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surpasses 40,000 for the first time while China gets ready to unveil GDP target
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped above 40,000 for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally that analysts say has just begun. The milestone comes just days after it had set a record closing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Socionext, Dicso to be added to Nikkei index
Japan's chip-related Socionext and Disco will be added to the Nikkei share average next month in a regular reshuffle of the benchmark index, the publisher of the stock average said on Monday. Those ... ( read original story ...)
Hedge funds spot money to be made on Japan
The Bank of Japan, long the outlier as other major economies jacked up interest rates to curb inflation, is expected to end its negative interest rate policy soon. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Socionext, Disco, Zozo Added to Nikkei 225 in Reshuffle
Chip startup Socionext Inc. and semiconductor-equipment supplier Disco Corp. will be added to Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average as part of the Japanese blue-chip stock gauge’s semi-annual review, the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting
Asian stocks are mostly higher ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark closed above 40,000 for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways Resumes Osaka Service With Airbus A350
Qatar’s Doha (DOH) to Osaka (KIX) service operates as flight QR802 with a departure time of 01:10 and an arrival of 16:30 local time. The return service – flight QR803 – departs Osaka at 18:00 and ... ( read original story ...)