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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga

Tokyo stocks open higher with eyes on politics

Published 10 Sep, 2021 09:44am

The dollar fetched 109.73 yen in early Asian trade against 109.72 yen in New York late Thursday

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on stronger business spending

Published 08 Sep, 2021 12:43pm

Revised gross domestic product (GDP) data by the Cabinet Office released on Wednesday showed the economy grew an annualised 1.9% in April-June

Japanese shares rise on recovery hopes; SoftBank shines

Published 08 Sep, 2021 11:06am

The Nikkei share average was up 0.83% at 30,164.40. The broader Topix rose 0.67% to 2,077.11

Japanese shares end higher on economic recovery hopes

Published 07 Sep, 2021 11:48am

The Nikkei share average ended up 0.86% at 29,916.14 after hitting the 30,000-level for the first time since April 9. The broader Topix jumped 1.09% to 2,063.38

Tokyo stocks close higher on political upheaval

Published 06 Sep, 2021 12:08pm

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended up 1.83 percent, or 531.78 points, at 29,659.89, while the broader Topix index gained 1.28 percent, or 25.77 points, to 2,041.22

Tokyo stocks open higher with eyes on Japan politics

Published 06 Sep, 2021 09:53am

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.31 percent or 380.52 points at 29,508.63 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gained 0.93 percent or 18.82 points to 2,034.27

Japan's Topix index hits 30-year high as Suga to step down

Published 03 Sep, 2021 09:46am

Nikkei share average rose 1.7% to 29,020, reaching its highest level since June, while the Topix vaulted as much as 1.7% to 2,017.00, reaching a level last seen in April 1991

Japan ruling party sets leadership race date before election

Published 26 Aug, 2021 09:49am

The Liberal Democratic Party's election commission approved the date on Thursday morning, with a general meeting expected to approve the decision later in the day

Japan to expand virus emergency one week into Olympics

Published 30 Jul, 2021 10:10am

The Japanese capital reported a record number of new infections on Thursday as daily cases nationwide topped 10,000 for the first time

Tokyo stocks close down for fifth straight session

Published 20 Jul, 2021 12:05pm

The dollar stood at 109.47 yen in Asian afternoon trade, compared to 109.46 yen on Monday in New York

Tokyo shares open lower after Wall Street slip

Published 20 Jul, 2021 10:52am

The Dow lost 2.1 percent, while the Nasdaq gave up 1.1 percent

Pfizer pushes for 3rd shot as variant drives global outbreaks

Published 09 Jul, 2021 09:32am

This led the World Health Organization to warn that the world was at a "perilous point" as the official global death toll passed four million

Tokyo shares open lower as virus fears linger

Published 08 Jul, 2021 10:15am

Fast Retailing, operator of Uniqlo, dropped 0.48 percent to 80,570 yen

Rescuers search for survivors in landslide-hit Japan town

Published 04 Jul, 2021 10:37am

Two people have been confirmed dead after the disaster at the hot-spring resort of Atami in central Japan

Biden meets South Korean president, shoring up US-Asia alliance

Published 21 May, 2021 10:30am

Symbolizing the deep, complex history behind those bonds, Moon will join Biden in awarding the Medal of Honor -- the highest US military honor for bravery -- to a 94-year-old US veteran of the Korean War.

South Korea's Moon to visit Biden on May 21

Published 30 Apr, 2021 11:01am

The meetings reflect Biden's priority on relationships with Asian allies as his administration continues to focus on competition with China.

Tokyo shares open down ahead of corporate results

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:22am

Sony Group lost 0.91 percent to 11,970 yen. SoftBank Group fell 0.69 percent to 10,010 yen.

Tokyo stocks open higher with eyes on Japan-US summit

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:34am

Toshiba dropped 4.29 percent to 4,685 yen after reports said the Japanese company is set to reject a buyout offer from a private equity fund.

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into sea: reports

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:51pm

The International Atomic Energy Agency has endorsed the proposal to release the treated Fukushima water.

International spectators to be barred from entering Japan for Olympics

Published 20 Mar, 2021 06:17pm

Some 600,000 Olympic tickets purchased by overseas residents will be refunded, as will another 300,000 Paralympic tickets, Toshiro Muto, the chief executive of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee told a news conference.
"People who are involved in the Olympics in some way may be allowed to enter the country, whereas regular visitors will not be able to," Tokyo 2020's Muto said.

Top US officials head to Asia to boost alliances in first foreign trip

Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:20pm

"Our combined power makes us stronger when we must push back against China's aggression and threats," they wrote.

Japan minister apologises for bureaucrat's dinners with NTT executives

Published 08 Mar, 2021 10:43am

The internal affairs ministry oversees the telecom and broadcasting industries.

Tokyo 2020 President Mori to resign over sexist comments

Published 11 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Nearly 80% of the public are opposed to holding the Games this year because of concerns about the coronavirus, recent polls show.

Japanese comms ministry probes alleged wining and dining involving PM's son

Published 04 Feb, 2021 01:11pm

Responding to a question in parliament about the report, Prime Minister Suga said: "No matter who was involved, I want the ministry to check facts firmly and make a response based on rules."

Olympics will happen 'however coronavirus evolves': Tokyo 2020 chief

Published 02 Feb, 2021 02:38pm

IOC chief Thomas Bach acknowledged for the first time last month that the Games could take place behind closed doors.

Japan to extend virus emergency, months before delayed Olympics

Published 02 Feb, 2021 10:45am

But public opinion remains opposed, with around 80 percent of Japanese polled backing a further postponement or outright cancellation.

Japan cabinet approves bill for tougher virus measures

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:13am

Despite the recent spike, Japan has seen a comparatively small Covid-19 outbreak, with around 4,700 deaths overall.

Will exhaust all means to protect pandemic-hit medical system: Japan PM Suga

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:10pm

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday his government will take all possible measures to protect the country’s medical system, as hospitals creak under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suga this month issued a state of emergency for Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures in a bid to stem a resurgence of infections.

Upcoming decision on Japan virus measures derided as 'too little, too late'

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:23am

Pfizer Inc last month became the first drugmaker to apply for Japanese approval of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Dollar slips in to 2021 as investors ride downtrend

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:42am

Against a basket of currencies the dollar was a fraction below where it ended 2020 at 89.766.

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 3	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 3	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 3	159.93
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 3	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 3	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 3	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 3	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 3	7,553.68
India Sensex / Jun 3	74,346.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 3	68,402.13
Nasdaq / Jun 3	26,853.97
Hang Seng / Jun 3	25,633.21
FTSE 100 / Jun 3	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 3	50,687.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 3	24,795.94
France CAC40 / Jun 3	8,150.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 3	95.34
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 3	401,030
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 3	4,452.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 3	80.51
Petrol/Litre / Jun 4	381.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 4	380.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jun 3 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	5.91 ▲ 1 (20.37%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 3 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	6.18 ▲ 1 (19.31%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jun 3 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	6.88 ▲ 1 (17.01%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Jun 3 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.85 ▲ 0.44 (12.9%)
Chenab Ltd / Jun 3 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.61 ▲ 0.91 (10.46%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 3 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	19.24 ▲ 1.75 (10.01%)
Dawood Equities / Jun 3 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	20.56 ▲ 1.87 (10.01%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 3 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	20.89 ▲ 1.9 (10.01%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	68.38 ▲ 6.22 (10.01%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 3 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	72.48 ▲ 6.59 (10%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jun 3 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	2,164.61 ▼ -240.51 (-10%)
Diamond Ind. / Jun 3 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	71.48 ▼ -7.9 (-9.95%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Jun 3 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.88 ▼ -1.62 (-8.76%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 3 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	27.79 ▼ -2.41 (-7.98%)
Paramount Mod / Jun 3 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.90 ▼ -1.1 (-7.33%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 3 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	30.18 ▼ -2.23 (-6.88%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jun 3 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	52.03 ▼ -3.68 (-6.61%)
Gammon Pak / Jun 3 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	19.23 ▼ -1.32 (-6.42%)
Burshane LPG / Jun 3 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	56.96 ▼ -3.61 (-5.96%)
Punjab Oil / Jun 3 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	147.13 ▼ -8.47 (-5.44%)

Stock	Volume
Treet Battery / Jun 3 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	46,642,698 ▼ -0.03
Dewan Cement / Jun 3 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	33,760,377 ▲ 0.4
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 3 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	25,238,548 ▲ 0.84
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 3 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	23,949,474 ▲ 0.46
P.T.C.L. / Jun 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	23,376,596 ▲ 0.82
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	17,752,841 ▲ 0.38
Cnergyico PK / Jun 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,285,113 ▼ -0.2
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,753,659 ▼ -0.01
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	13,876,959 ▼ -0.12
Mahanna Islamic Index / Jun 3 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	13,316,500 ▼ -0.13

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