The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to announce its interest rate decision at around 11:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka falls out of top ten in tennis world rankings
Naomi Osaka dropped out of the world's top 10 on Monday for the first time since winning the 2018 US Open title as she continues to take a break ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sept service sector activity shrinks for 20th month-PMI
Japan's services sector activity shrank for a 20th straight month in September as the coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on sentiment, though the pace of decline eased from the sharp contraction ... ( read original story ...)
Biden promised US commitment to defending Senkaku islands -Japan PM Kishida
New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that he received a "strong" message from U.S. President Joe Biden about the United States' commitment to defending the disputed East China Sea ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman says Japan stocks could pop as new PM takes over. Here are 6 stocks to watch
Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan's next prime minister after recently securing the leadership position at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes near Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki Shi, Miyagi, Japan
Just 12 minutes ago, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki Shi, Miyagi, Japan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, at 6:06 ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Timo Werner Pranked by Mason Mount and Jorginho in Yokohama Commercial
Chelsea pair Mason Mount and Jorginho have taken over a Yokohama Tyres commercial to play a hilarious prank on their teammate Timo Werner ahead of the international break. ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of top 10 for first time since 2018
Naomi Osaka dropped out of the world's top 10 on Monday for the first time since winning the 2018 U.S. Open title as she continues to take a break from tennis. The Japanese star, a former world number ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s all new circus team ‘CIRQUEWORK’ debuts in Tokyo this month
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I envy you. The entertainment company travels the world, mesmerising audiences in more than ... ( read original story ...)
Will the growing rigidity of the Japanese PM bring the Kuriles closer to Tokyo?
Oleg Obukhov New prime minister, but the same aspirations. Kunashir, Shikotan, Iturup and Habomai are not letting go of the Japanese authorities. The country’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM names US as a major partner
Ksenia Naka. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that relations with the US will remain the basis of the country’s foreign policy, he said at his first press conference in this capacity. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nochu Tiptoes Back Into CLO Market After Long Absence
A Japanese bank that was once one of the biggest buyers of collateralized loan obligations in the world before cutting back its exposure in 2019 is dipping back into the market, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle virus, economy
Kishida is to create a new Cabinet post aimed at tackling economic dimensions of Japan's national security, appointing 46-year-old Takayuki Kobayashi, who is relatively new to parliament. Japan faces ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New PM Kishida Flags Chance of Tweaking Financial Income Tax
Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that tweaking the country's financial income tax rate will be among options in addressing income disparity. In his first news conference as ... ( read original story ...)
Fiona Hill says Putin ‘clearly intended’ to distract Trump with attractive female translator at Japan meeting
Putin is "extremely skilled at manipulating people and finding people's vulnerabilities, hence that episode with the interpreter," Hill told ABC. ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM to call snap election on 31 October
Fumio Kishida takes advantage of honeymoon period after being approved by parliament as country’s leader ... ( read original story ...)