Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August, extending gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aug machinery orders rise for second straight month
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August from the previous month, posting a second straight month of gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; investors watch Chinese yuan following central bank moves
Movements in the Chinese yuan are set to be watched by investors on Monday, following steps taken by the central bank after a recent strengthening of the currency against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction on 54 MW Utility Scale Solar Power Plant in Sano-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Matsuo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 53.9 MW(DC) solar power generation plant (the ... ( read original story ...)
An undersea cable deal with Chile showcases Japan’s quiet efforts to counter China around the Pacific
The deal signifies Japan's evolving approach to the Pacific as it seeks to counter Chinese assertiveness and preserve a rules-based regional order. ( read original story ...)
Japan bank lending slows as easing pandemic sees big firms pay back loans
TOKYO, Oct 12 - Japanese bank lending rose at a slower annual pace in September than the previous month as corporate funding strains caused by the pandemic eased mainly among big borrowers, central ... ( read original story ...)
Five Eyes governments, India, and Japan make new call for encryption backdoors
Members of the intelligence-sharing alliance Five Eyes, along with government representatives for Japan and India, have published a statement over the weekend calling on tech comp ... ( read original story ...)
Swiping right: Slim pickings for Pakistan’s online daters
After endlessly swiping through pictureless profiles on dating apps, Muhammad Ali Shah still hasn't found the one -- or really anyone -- to get serious with in Pakistan. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan ready to unblock TikTok if ‘vulgar’ content removed
TikTok will be unblocked in Pakistan if the platform removes “vulgar” content, a government minister said Saturday. The Chinese app was banned for failing to remove “immoral” content after being given ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia central bank expected to stand pat on interest rates: Reuters poll
Indonesia's central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Tuesday and continue to focus on supporting Southeast Asia's largest economy via quantitative easing, according to ... ( read original story ...)