Negative rates seen reducing Japan big banks’ profits by $2.96 billion
Japan's financial watchdog estimates that negative interest rates under the Bank of Japan's monetary easing policy…
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Nikkei takes cue from Wall Street records, logs weekly gain
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday to log a robust weekly gain, as records levels hit on Wall Street and a…
Japan warns China of worsening relations over East China Sea dispute
Japan warned Tuesday China that ties were "deteriorating markedly" over disputed East China Sea islets, and China's…
Japan’s Emperor says he is ready to step down
Japanese Emperor Akihito, head of the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy, said in a televised message he was…
Amazon Japan raided on suspicion of antitrust practices
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided the office of Amazon Japan on suspicion of pressuring retailers to…
Japan grants $135mn to upgrade Egypt’s Damietta power sector
Japanese government granted 1.2 billion Egyptian pounds (US$135 million) to upgrade Automatic Power Control system…
Nikkei’s gains unravel, sheds 2 pct on week as stimulus disappoints
Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains and ended lower on Friday, capping a week marred by a…
Nikkei ends a see-saw session higher, Idemitsu falls
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Thursday as bargain hunting prevailed during a see-sawing session, while…
Asian stocks: bonds shaken by stimulus doubts, dollar on defensive
Asian shares slid on Wednesday while the yen lorded over a weakened U.S dollar as fears that the Bank of Japan may…
Carlyle could make a brace of $2 billion acquisitions in Japan
Private equity firm Carlyle Group (CG.O) said it could make a pair of acquisitions in Japan worth $2 billion…