Mercedes Moné envisions a grand entrance for a potential match at the Tokyo Dome. Moné, the reigning IWGP Women’s Champion, continues to establish herself as one of the top stars in New Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China hold maritime talks as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan
Senior Japanese and Chinese officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around Taiwan. Part of a regular round of talks that began in 2012, ( read original story ...)
Japan govt eyes AI adoption as OpenAI CEO visits PM Kishida, talks up local expansion
Japan will consider government adoption of artificial intelligence technology such as OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot if privacy and cybersecurity concerns are resolved, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi, others raise $692 million for Monsoon wind project in Laos
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp on Monday said that it and other shareholders of the Monsoon wind power project in Laos have raised $692 million in financing for the wind farm. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese firms expect better business from metaverse
Some companies in Japan are using a digital virtual space known as "the metaverse" to improve their operations. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after 4 attacked with tent peg at Osaka supermarket
Four people were attacked by a man wielding a suspected metal tent peg in a supermarket in the city of Osaka on the evening of April 9.At aro･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China meet to discuss maritime concerns as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan
Senior Japanese and Chinese government officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Poll: Osaka Ishin leads elections despite casino opposition
Opponents outnumbered proponents concerning plans to build an integrated resort featuring a casino in Osaka city, the main issue in Osaka’s upcoming double elections, an Asahi Shimbun telephone ...
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Nikkei nudges higher as rates outlook clears
Japanese stocks found a footing on Monday, with the yen a touch weaker, on hopes the global economy can hold up in the face of high inflation and interest rates, though moves were modest ahead Bank of ...
Tokyo stocks rise as robust jobs data ease US recession fears
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning as strong U.S. employment data released late last week helped ease investor concern about a potentia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new central bank chief assumes office as global risks loom
Japan's new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda faces a bumpy road as slowing global growth clouds prospects for a sustained pickup in inflation and wages, a prerequisite for phasing out his ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei May Rise After U.S. Jobs Market Cooled
Japanese stocks may rise after data showed the U.S. labor market cooled slightly in March.
Asia markets set to rise as markets come back from long weekend
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Monday as investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia come back from a long weekend. In Australia, futures for the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.12% and stood at 7,248 ...
Japan logs 2.20 trillion yen current account surplus in February
Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.20 trillion yen ($16.6 billion) in February, the Finance Ministry said Monday.
New BoJ governor must end Japan’s easy money addiction
Kazuo Ueda faces the tough task of shifting gears to normalise monetary policy without hurting the economy too much.