Japanese voters strongly support Taro Kono, minister in charge of fighting COVID-19, becoming the next prime minister, a second opinion poll said on Monday, as potential candidates prepare …
Suga’s Exit Adds $12 Billion to Value of Japan’s Vilified Telcos
Investors have added nearly $12 billion to the combined market valuation of Japan’s two largest listed telecoms firms since news first surfaced that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who made reducing …
Asia Stocks Eye Japan Lift; Traders Mull Weak Jobs: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks look set for a boost Monday from Japan, where the planned exit of the prime minister sparked a rally. Traders are also weighing the impact of sharply slower U.S. hiring on the stimulus …
Shinzo Abe backs rightwinger Sanae Taichi to be Japan’s first female prime minister
A right-wing female nationalist has vaulted into the contest to be the next prime minister by gaining the support of a powerful figure in her party.If Sanae Tak …
BrewDog agrees tie-up with Japan’s Asahi to boost sales
BrewDog has established its first international joint venture with Japan’s Asahi as the UK’s largest craft brewer seeks to increase sales ahead of a planned London IPO. The Scottish group aims to …
Daiichi Sankyo Positions Its Covid Vaccine as a Booster in Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Co.’s home-grown Covid vaccine, a cutting-edge mRNA shot that’s on the cusp of its final clinical trials, could be used mainly as a booster starting next year for people who have …
Japan seen upgrading Q2 GDP on stronger business spending
TOKYO: Japans economy likely grew more than initially reported in the second quarter thanks to stronger business spending, a Reuters poll showed, though a resurgence of coronavirus infections is seen …
Japan PM Candidate Kishida Wants to Delay Economic Stimulus Debate
Fumio Kishida, a key contender to succeed Yoshihide Suga as Japan’s prime minister, said on Sunday that debate on funding economic stimulus measures he has proposed should wait until after a general …
Moriyasu wants positive vibes as Japan look to rebound against China
An unexpected loss against unfancied Oman has left Hajime Moriyasu needing to lead his team to victory over China in Doha on Tuesday if the Japanese coach is to prevent pointed questions being asked …
Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area – paper
The Japanese government plans to extend a state of emergency in and around Tokyo until the last week of September in a further bid to contain the coronavirus epidemic, the Mainichi newspaper reported …