The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 2.64% to 67,206.79 in early trade, poised for a fourth consecutive session of decline ...
Global market: Japan’s Nikkei slides over 2% as AI stock selloff deepens on US chip weakness
Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 2.64%, extending losses to four sessions as AI-related and semiconductor stocks declined amid Wall Street weakness. Geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns added pressure, ...
Osaka fences public space after blocks criticized as ‘exclusion art’
OSAKA—Osaka city erected a mesh fence to prevent entry to a public space after “safety-promoting” concrete blocks installed on the ground were criticized as tripping hazards and barriers against ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation remains elevated, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale prices rose 6.8% in the year to September, according to data released on Tuesday, slowing from the previous month but highlighting mounting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could add study on nuclear subs in security policy update
As Japan mulls introducing nuclear-powered submarines, it is expected to hold off on including it in the three key national security documents to be revised this year due to costs and other challenges ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor in east Japan gave wrong explanation for banning mosque’s group prayers in park
The mayor of this city east of Japan's capital gave an incorrect explanation at a news conference concerning the city's decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Sesshu garden lights up for long autumn nights in Japan’s Yamaguchi
YAMAGUCHI -- The evening illumination of Joeiji Temple's Sesshu Garden, a national historic site and place of scenic beauty in this western Japan city･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator orders Prudential units to halt sales until 2027 over employee fraud
The FSA’s orders extend Prudential of Japan’s sales freeze to January 31 and suspend Gibraltar Life’s captive agent channel ... ( read original story ...)
NTT Data Group and Anthropic nearing Osaka data center deal
Japan's NTT Data Group is nearing an agreement to construct a data centre in Osaka for US AI firm Anthropic, with costs potentially reaching 1 trillion yen, according to Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Helsinki and Tokyo sign memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in seven areas
The City of Helsinki and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government today signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen and deepen cooperation between the two cities. The memorandum was signed in Tokyo by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Farm Minister Denies Alleged Election Law Violation
Japanese agriculture minister Kazuo Yana on Tuesday denied allegations that he had violated the public offices election law by providing free bus transportation for voters during recent elections for ... ( read original story ...)
The norm will be to trade with agents: Crypto founders learn to love—and fear—AI
"We're the busiest we've ever been," says Blockaid co-founder Ido Ben-Natan.
AI to reshape crypto markets by 2028, impacting platforms like Hyperliquid: Fortune
AI is expected to reshape crypto markets by 2028, with Hyperliquid's chance of reaching $100 by 2026 now at 46.5% YES.
Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committee
TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that she has been named as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. Katayama will be the ...
Japan to resume foreign meal service worker intake under separate quota after food service halt
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering resuming intake of foreign meal preparation workers for medical and welfare facilities as well as schools by merging this category with another field ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Signs Contract With Ukraine’s Skyfall For Interceptor Drones
Japan’s Defense Ministry has signed an acquisition contract with Ukrainian company Skyfall for interceptor drones as Tokyo expands its capabilities to counter uncrewed aerial threats. Defense Minister ... ( read original story ...)