Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning on buying of exporters as the yen weakened against the U.S. dollar, with confidence lifted by Wall S ... ( read original story ...)
Woman stabbed at music venue near Tokyo
Japanese police are investigating a stabbing incident that took place at a music arena in Yokohama City, south of Tokyo, on Thursday. A woman in her 40s was found bleeding from the abdomen at K-Arena ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Japan CPI to light up dulled Thanksgiving trade
With Wall Street shut for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Asian investors will miss the usual swing factor. Instead, Friday's release of Japan's core inflation data for October will set the tone for trading ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 2 Months Post-IPO, Here’s What Investors Should Know About Instacart Stock
Instacart's stock has dropped since its IPO. The biggest news since its IPO is its third-quarter results. The company's management team remains focused on growing its profits. The grocery ...
Asia markets largely up as investors assess key Japan economic data releases
Japan saw its October inflation figures quicken slightly, and will see flash estimates on its November factory activity.
The Bank of Japan is subtly shifting approach
Efforts have been under way in Japan in recent years to switch the approach to river water control to tackle the growing risk of floods as climate change intensifies. The shift offers a neat parallel ...
Japanese inflation picks up as BOJ pivot bets grow
Japan's core consumer price growth picked up slightly in October, after easing the previous month, reinforcing investors' views that stubborn inflation may push the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to roll back ...
Tokyo stocks open higher on weaker yen, Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday on buying of exporters as the yen continued to weaken against the U.S. dollar, while sentiment impr ... ( read original story ...)
Litter-hunters vie for unusual world title in Tokyo
A member from India sorts through rubbish at the end of the first round of the ‘SpoGOMI World Cup 2023’ final. (AFP pic) TOKYO: Tokyo’s well-kept streets may not be the most obvious place to do it, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity shrinks for 6th month on weak demand – PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in November, while modest growth in the service sector was little changed, a business survey showed on Friday, highlighting the fragility of the economy amid soft demand and inflation. ( read original story ...)
Up to 19% chance of M8-class quake in Japan’s Kanto region within 30 yrs: researchers
The probability of a magnitude 8-class earthquake occurring within the next 30 years along the Sagami Trough, the origin of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake that devastated Tokyo, ranges from 0% to 19% ... ( read original story ...)
Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district
Heatherwick Studio has completed work on an ambitious new district in central Tokyo. Named Azabudai Hills, it showcases the firm's penchant for inserting lots of lush greenery into its projects and is ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for spitting on woman on Osaka street
Police in Osaka have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of assault and property damage after he spat on a woman while she was walking in the downtown area of Kita Ward. According to police, the ... ( read original story ...)
Marketmind: Japan CPI to light up dulled Thanksgiving trade
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. With Wall Street shut for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Asian investors will miss the usual swing factor. Instead, Friday's release of Japan's core inflation data ...
With no access to crypto, disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is now trading fish to pay for services in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried quickly figured out that mackerel fish is the currency of choice among inmates. He recently used it to pay for a haircut. The food item has been a popular means of exchane in federal ...
Tokyo Revengers: Broken Promises And Turbulent Pasts
Flashbacks and important revelations illuminate the depth of the conflict between Toman and Tenjiku, through the eyes of its main players. ( read original story ...)