TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Next-generation electric vehicles, flying cars and futuristic robots went on display at the rebranded Tokyo auto show on Wednesday, as automakers joined hands with wide-ranging industries to shine a light on the future of transportation. ( read original story ...)
Japan creates its own EV market of ‘light’ cars
“We launched a kei EV as it suits Japanese people’s everyday needs and road conditions here,” Keiko Kondo, Nissan’s chief marketing manager for Sakura’s domestic business, said in an interview. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tran Anh Hung Cooks up Tokyo Film Festival Masterclass With ‘The Taste of Things’
Vietnamese French director Tran Anh Hung mixed up food and romance with his Tokyo film festival Masterclass on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
KKR poised for Kokusai payoff with largest Japan IPO since 2018
The American private equity firm acquired the business from Hitachi Kokusai Electric through a tender offer in 2018.
China roughly doubled the number of missiles it could use to go after US bases in Japan, new Pentagon report shows
China has approximately 1,000 medium-range ballistic missiles that put US forces in Japan well within range for a barrage, Pentagon estimates show. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property market shows signs of overheating, central bank says
Japan's property market is showing signs of overheating because of an inflow of foreign money and growing investments by major real estate developers, the central bank warned on Friday. ( read original story ...)
FTX ‘considering proposals’ to restart trading after crypto fraud collapse
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is considering proposals from three bidders to bring trading back to the platform after experiencing one of the most abrupt collapses in industry history, following alleged actions from its founder Sam Bankman-Fried that defrauded customers of billions of dollars.
Japanese businesses eye more investments in PH
Japanese businesses have expressed interest in strengthening their partnership with the Philippines for its 'high-level' economic growth that makes it an attractive investment destination, Malacañang said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Buying In Stocks On Pullback In Yields, Rush To Buy Bitcoin
The pullback in yields is bringing in buyers. Two very important earnings for the stock market are Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:GOOG). Both report earnings after the ...
Bitcoin’s sudden and sharp rally just cost crypto bears $178 million in 24 hours
Trading data shows a mountain of losses for bearish bets across top crypto exchanges as bitcoin rallied past $34,000.
A Wall Street Giant Has Suddenly Declared Crypto ‘Winter’ Over As ETF Hype Pushes Bitcoin Over $35,000 And The Price Of Ethereum And XRP Soar
Analysts with Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley have said the bitcoin and crypto winter that's seen prices collapse since late 2021 could be finally
TOKYO FINANCE LTD. – Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Under Regulation 29(1) Of SEBI( LORD) Regulations, 2015
TOKYO FINANCE LTD. - Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Under Regulation 29 (1) Of SEBI ( LORD) Regulations, 2015 ...
Broadridge connects EMS to Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ETF trading platform
The direct connection is expected to enhance the trading experience for institutional investors by streamlining workflows and offering better pricing options. Broadridge's Xilix platform is equipped ...
Banks in Japan are primed to do well going forward. What’s driving them and how to play the trend
Japanese banks have outperformed in a year when U.S. banks have come under pressure both from rapidly rising interest rates and the regional banking crisis last spring. While the benchmark Topix stock ...
Japan to Extend Fuel Price Relief Measures Amid Rising Costs
In an effort to mitigate the effects of escalating fuel and energy prices, the Japanese government has signaled its intention to extend its fuel price relief measures until the end of April 2024.
Tokyo’s ‘Dream Night Festival’: A Dance of Tradition, Innovation, and Social Responsibility
As the autumn leaves begin to color the cityscape of Tokyo, thousands of dancers from across Japan are preparing to light up the city with the rhythm of their souls. The 22nd 'Dream Night Festival', ... ( read original story ...)