TOKYO, June 1 — Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday on expectations for more businesses to reopen as the Japanese capital lifts restrictions on retail stores and other facilities. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index advanced 0.84 per cent, or 184.50 points, to end at 22,062.39, while the broader Topix...
Tokyo said restrictions would be eased for retail shops including department stores, theatres and gyms from Monday, after Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus last week. — Reuters pic
TOKYO, June 1 — Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday on expectations for more businesses to reopen as the Japanese capital lifts restrictions on retail stores and other facilities. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index advanced 0.84 per cent, or 184.50 points, to end at 22,062.39, while the broader Topix index was up 0.32 per cent, or 5.08 points, at 1,568.75.
“Tokyo stocks were mixed in the morning due to concerns over violent anti-racism protests in the US and US-China conflicts, and hopes on easing restrictions on businesses in Tokyo,” said Okasan Online Securities chief strategist Yoshihiro Ito.Tokyo said restrictions would be eased for retail shops including department stores, theatres and gyms from Monday, after Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus last week.
Sony gained 1.44 per cent to ¥6,973 while Uniqlo chain operator Fast Retailing climbed 2.23 per cent to ¥61,880.Related Articles
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30, says US embassy | Malay MailBEIJING, May 29 — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the US embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory today. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over...
Read more »
Disney and other Florida theme parks to re-open in June, July | Malay MailMIAMI, May 30 — Maintaining social distancing and wearing masks, tourists visiting Florida will be able to take photos with Mickey Mouse again when Disney World reopens on July 11, a month after SeaWorld and Universal Studios are set to do the same, officials said yesterday. “Walt Disney World...
Read more »
PlayStation 5 games showcase set for June 4 (VIDEO) | Malay MailSAN FRANCISCO, May 30 ― Sony Interactive Entertainment will unveil a first look at some of the PlayStation 5's games in an hour-long June 4 showcase starting at 8pm UTC. From the sounds of things, we won't get a retail price nor a good look at the PlayStation 5 itself for a little while. For now,...
Read more »
Marzuki: Bersatu can only decide on bid to sack Muhyiddin after June 30 | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Datuk Marzuki Yahya said last night that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia can only decide on the motion to sack president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after June 30. Marzuki has insisted that he is still PPBM’s secretary-general despite the party’s installation of Datuk Seri...
Read more »
Algeria suggests bringing forward Opec+ meeting to June 4 | Malay MailMOSCOW, May 31 — Opec President Algeria has proposed bringing forward the next meeting of the oil producing group and its allies, known as Opec+, to June 4 from an earlier plan to hold it on June 9-10, according to a letter from Algeria to Opec+ members seen by Reuters. Algeria’s energy...
Read more »
British competitive sport given green light for June 1 restart | Malay MailLONDON, May 30 — After a near three-month shutdown, all competitive sport in Britain can resume from June 1 behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said today. The first major live event is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes horse race at Newmarket on June 6. No...
Read more »