Asian markets are set for a mixed open after a Wall Street tech rally and investors are monitoring inflation data out of Japan and Singapore.
Japan’s factory activity hampered by weak demand – PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s manufacturing activity fell back into contraction in June and service sector growth slowed for the first time in seven months, surveys showed on Friday, as business confidence and demand weakened.
Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024.
Foreign Funds Dump Japan Stock Futures, Keep Buying Cash
Foreign investors sold the largest amount of Japanese stock futures in three months during the week ended June 16, while continuing to buy cash equities.
Anger in Japan as report reveals children were forcibly sterilised
Between 1948 and 1996, about 16,500 people were operated on without their consent under a eugenics law, triggering long campaign for redress …
Japan’s Cosmo wins unconventional vote on ‘poison pill’ against activist
Cosmo Energy Holdings’ shareholders approved a “poison pill” takeover defence on Thursday, in a controversial vote that excluded certain activist shareholders and has implications for hostile takeover attempts in Japan.
Japan raises view on employment in June for first time in 11 months
Business sentiment at big Japanese manufacturers edged up in June, staying in positive territory for a second straight month, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.
Goldman Raises Japan Stock Targets, Citing Corporate Reforms
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its targets for Japanese stocks after the market soared this year amid expectations for corporate reforms and solid fundamentals relative to overseas markets.Most Read …
Nearly 70% of Japan firms expect more activist proposals
Nearly 70% of Japanese firms expect an increase in proposals from activist investors, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Thursday, as the government’s push for better governance adds momentum to …
Money Mind – 5 reasons to look at investing in Japan again
Japanese stocks are trading at levels not seen in over three decades. So is it time to be bullish on Japan, and how can you invest in the world’s third biggest economy? Sona Remesh is joined by Edward …