The Japan Business Federation on Monday put forward a set of proposals aimed at normalizing the nation’s economic activity now that vaccinations have made steady progress. One of the group’s proposals …
Stocks Climb Aided by Japan; Aluminum Jumps: Markets Wrap
Most Asian stocks rose Monday amid an ongoing rally in Japan sparked by the planned exit of the prime minister and as traders mulled slower U.S. hiring that may delay a reduction in Federal Reserve …
Japan’s government should let greater opportunities for entrepreneurship: WisdomTree
Jesper Koll of WisdomTree says the Japanese government should deregulate and let greater entrepreneurship opportunities. Japan needs more innovation and bigger incentives to encourage young …
Pressure grows on South Korea’s Son, Japan’s Furuhashi
Japan’s shocking loss to Oman and South Korea’s scoreless draw with Iraq to open the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying has increased the pressure on the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Son …
Yen Seen Getting a Boost as Japan Political Uncertainties Mount
The yen is expected to gain some strength as political uncertainty in Japan spurs local investors to reduce buying riskier assets overseas. At the same time, the prospect of a new premier may give …
Public support strong for Japan’s COVID vaccine minister as next PM – media
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 …