TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to its worst day in three weeks on Thursday as chip-related stocks led a broad selloff amid rising long-term yields and a tumble in U.S.
Yokohama F.Marinos Triumph over Kaya FC-Iloilo in AFC Champions League
In a resounding display of resilience and adaptability, Yokohama F.Marinos triumphed over Kaya FC-Iloilo, the reigning champions of the Philippines, in a Group G match of the AFC Champions League (ACL ... ( read original story ...)
Photos: Naomi Osaka posts about fun activities she got to enjoy on ocean
N aomi Osaka spent a fun day at the ocean as the Japanese got to experience a few very interesting activities. Through her Instagram Story, Osaka revealed that she jumped from the edge of a cruise ship into the ocean. In her next Instagram Story, Osaka revealed that she rode a jet ski. ( read ...
Japan’s Takeda slashes full-year profit forecast on drug pipeline impairments
Japan's biggest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical on Thursday slashed its full-year profit forecast by 36% as it contends with disappointments in its development pipeline and the loss of patent protection on key products. ( read original story ...)
Japan policymakers jawbone markets as yen falls beyond key threshold
Japanese policymakers maintained their warning to investors against selling the yen on Thursday in the wake of the currency's renewed slide beyond 150 to the dollar, a level seen by traders as authorities' threshold for intervention. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Must Return Buddhist Statue to Japan, Supreme Court Says
The artifact, which was taken to Tsushima centuries ago, was stolen and smuggled back to South Korea by thieves in 2012. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions to Russia
South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have strongly condemned what they call North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Denso to invest $3.3 billion to bulk up chips business
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura reassesses mainland China business plan as losses mount
Nomura Holdings said on Thursday it is reassessing its mainland China business, as losses mount at its Shanghai-based securities joint venture in another blow to the top Japanese investment bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for temporary suspension of fighting in Gaza
Japan has called on Israel to temporarily suspend fighting to allow humanitarian assistance to the besieged Gaza Strip, its foreign ministry said. ( read original story ...)
S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia
South Korea, Japan and the United States strongly condemned the supply of arms and military equipment by North Korea to Russia and said they had confirmed "several" deliveries of such weapons, a joint statement issued on Thursday said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ushers In A New Era Of Luxury
One of the country’s most time-honored culinary traditions, plant-based cuisine known as Shojin-ryori has a long and storied history in Japan. A strictly vegetarian and vegan diet that was once a ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund targets Japan rail company with $12bn stake in Tokyo Disneyland owner
Tokyo Disneyland is owned by Oriental Land, the ¥8.58tn ($57bn) listed property group in which railway operator Keisei has a 22% stake © Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks slide tracking US tech rout, Nikkei down 2%
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday with regional technology stocks tracking overnight declines in their U.S. peers, while a spike in bond yields and uncertainty over Japanese monetary policy saw the Nikkei lead losses.
Nikkei drops over 2% in morning on tech selling
The Nikkei stock index dropped over 2 percent Thursday morning, as investors sold technology stocks following declines in their U.S. counterparts in the wake of disappointing earnings results.
Japan’s Denso to Invest $3.3 Billion to Bulk up Chips Business, President Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current ... ( read original story ...)