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Amanda Kaiser

Tokyo Correspondent

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Japan Stocks Tank on Lack of BOJ Action

The Bank of Japan decided against implementing new economic stimulus measures, souring investor sentiment.

Asian Markets End Lower

Investors are awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement due later in the day.

Asian Markets End Slightly Lower

Investors pulled back after two straight days of market rallies.

JD.com Launches Home Furnishings Platform

The e-commerce giant made the announcement to coincide with Milan Design Week.

JD.com Enters O2O Venture With Crowdsourcing Delivery Company

The Chinese e-commerce company said its O2O supermarket business will merge with China's largest…

Asian Markets Rally for Second Straight Day

Shares rode a wave of positive investor sentiment from the U.S. and Europe.

Stronger Yen Poses Risks to Japanese Economy, Tourism

Foreign tourists have been flocking to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen — providing a boon to Japanese…

Woolmark Announces Asia Prize Nominees

The regional award ceremony will be held July 12 in Hong Kong.

Li & Fung Says Weighing Sale of Consumer, Health-care Businesses

The Hong Kong-based company said it is talking to third parties about a possible sale.

Alibaba Joins International Anticounterfeiting Coalition

The e-commerce giant, which has faced criticism for the sale of counterfeit products on its Taobao platform…

Fast Retailing Plans to Slash Prices at Uniqlo

The Japanese retailer is striving to boost business after posting disappointing first-half numbers, Fast…

China Trade Data Prompt Rally for Asian Markets

China's March exports rose 11.5 percent from a year earlier, registering their first increase since June and…

Asian Shares End Mostly Higher

A weakening of the yen boosted Japanese stocks.

Alibaba Buys Controlling Stake in Southeast Asian E-Commerce Platform

The Chinese e-commerce giant said it is investing $1 billion in the company, which operates platforms in…

Giuseppe Zanotti Forms New China Joint Venture

The Italian brand has formed a joint venture with its long-term Hong Kong-based franchisee to open stores in…