Japan

Japan Tobacco Buys Belgium’s Gryson for $597 Million

24 May 2012

Japan Tobacco Inc. (2914) climbed the most in a month in Tokyo trading after the maker of Camel and Mild Seven cigarettes agreed to pay 475 million euros ($596 million) for Gryson NV to boost growth in Europe ’s roll-your-own market.

Asia Stocks to Watch: Japan electronic trade venues seek regulatory love

24 May 2012

Having survived a major shake-out, Japan’s two main electronic trading platforms are now ready to provide what is needed to rejuvenate the country’s stock markets: A healthy dose of real competition.

Japan Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% as BOJ Target Stays Distant

24 May 2012

Japan’s consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in April from a year earlier, showing the Bank of Japan remains distant from a 1 percent inflation target after years of falling prices.