Tokyo stocks plunge over US tariff concerns
Tokyo, Feb 3 (IANS) Tokyo stocks plunged on Monday as concerns over the impact of US tariffs on the global economy led to a broad sell-off, particularly in auto stocks. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed down 1,052.40 points, or 2.66 per cent, to end at 39,572.49. In a reaction […]
Young residents drive Tokyo’s population influx
Tokyo, Feb 1 (IANS) Tokyo saw a net population inflow of approximately 79,000 people in 2024, marking an increase of over 11,000 from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Young people moving to Tokyo for education and employment were the primary contributors to this trend, reinforcing the continued centralization […]
Indian envoy thanks governor of quake-hit Ishikawa for helping Indians
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George met Hiroshi Hase, governor of the quake-hit Ishikawa, on Friday and thanked him for all the assistance extended to Indians there.
