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 …
Japan’s Mitsui says no plans to exit Russia’s Sakhalin-2 LNG project
Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co has no plans to withdraw from the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia, a senior executive said on Wednesday, adding the operation was continuing super-chilled fuel exports to Japan.
Japan big manufacturers’ sentiment positive for 3rd consecutive month -Reuters tankan poll
Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers edged up in June, staying in positive territory for a second straight month and reflecting a post-COVID economic recovery though uncertainty remains high amid slowing global growth,
India’s Worsening Democracy Makes It an Unreliable Ally
No doubt India is a military power, and it is part of the Quad, a diplomatic alliance including Australia, Japan, and the United States, ostensibly intended to spread stability and prosperity in …