North Korea told Japan on Tuesday it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, possibly a second try to put a military spy satellite into orbit three months after its first effort failed, Japanese officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan to start releasing Fukushima plant’s treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday
The Japanese government treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan have a little less appetite for U.S. Treasurys
In Japan, currency also plays a role in reduced appetite for U.S. Treasurys. The yen is at a decades low, and some investors think it might rise as interest rates rise in Japan. If the currency does ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., South Korea and Japan gang up on China
A display of strengthened unity and alignment was evident at Camp David, as the U.S. President Joe Biden convened with Asian allies, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister ...
Arm’s mega IPO could be just around the corner, a year after the biggest chip deal in history fell apart
A hotly anticipated IPO for a company that designs chips for 99% of the world’s smartphones is just around the corner, after it filed paperwork Monday to go public.
SoftBank Chip Unit Arm Files for an IPO Likely to Be 2023’s Biggest
SoftBank confirmed in the filing that in August it acquired a 25% stake in Arm that was held by the Japanese technology investor’s Vision ... expectations” of the value of Arm following the IPO.
Asia markets largely set to rise as 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits 16-year high
Asia-Pacific markets are largely set to rise even as yields of U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds hit levels not seen in over a decade. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield hit a high of 4.34%, reaching ...
Tokyo Electron: World’s Second-Largest Equipment Company Is Oversold As Japan Sanctions On China Begin
Summary Tokyo Electron reported a 29.8% QoQ decrease in sales and a 45.8% QoQ decrease in net income for Q1 2024.The company attributed the decline to weak demand for final products and adjustments in ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force unveils football uniform honoring WWII raid on Japan. Not everyone is happy
The Air Force Academy has been praised and criticized for its new alternate football uniform that honors the Doolittle Raiders, who attacked Japan during World War II. ( read original story ...)
Navy Relieves Skipper of Japan-Based Destroyer USS Howard
T he Navy's statement did not go into why Cmdr. Kenji Igawa was relieved, he was being praised by the sea service only months prior in a story written by the staff of the commander of Naval Surface Forces. ( read original story ...)
North Korea to launch satellite over Yellow Sea -Japan Coast Guard
North Korea has said it will launch a satellite between Aug. 24-31 in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, the Japanese Coast Guard said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank to unveil Arm IPO plans, the biggest U.S. listing since 2021
Japan's SoftBank, having snubbed London in favor of a Nasdaq listing for chip designer Arm Holdings, will unveil the IPO details on Monday.
What ARM’s expected debut means for the IPO market and SoftBank
Arm, which is owned by SoftBank, is expected to file for its initial public offering as soon as Monday, according to reports.
Blackstone resumes hotel purchases in Japan
The company has divested $4.5bn worth of assets in Japan to tap into rising global interest in the nation’s property market. ( read original story ...)
Japan vows to support fisheries during country’s decades-long process of releasing Fukushima nuclear waste
Fishermen have feared that the release of Fukushima’s nuclear waste may damage the industry’s reputation. In response, the Japanese government has vowed to support the industry. ( read original story ...)
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