Asian shares were trading mostly lower Wednesday after a decline overnight on Wall Street, while Tokyo’s main benchmark momentarily hit another 30-year high. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.9% in morning trading to 35, ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks slide as China weakness, rate cut jitters weigh
Asian equities slumped on Wednesday, led by Chinese stocks after a slew of data pointed to a patchy recovery in the world's second-biggest economy, while the dollar was near a one-month high as traders dialled back bets of early interest rate cuts. ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested after 8-yr-old son left alone for 2 weeks at home near Tokyo
A 25-year-old woman living in the Kanagawa Prefecture city of Hiratsuka was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly leaving her 8-year-old son at home alone for about two weeks.Kanagawa Prefectural Police's ... ( read original story ...)
US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted combined naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier in their latest show of strength against nuclear-armed North Korea, South Korea’s military said Wednesday, ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens security on land use near several US military facilities
Six U.S. military sites were added to a Japanese government list designated for tighter land use and acquisition regulations within about a half-mile of the facilities. ( read original story ...)
Korean Air plane clips CX aircraft at Sapporo airport
Cathay Pacific on Tuesday said a parked aircraft at New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, Japan – with no customers or crew aboard – was "struck" by a ... ( read original story ...)
Planes collide at Japan airport in wintry weather just weeks after fatal Tokyo crash
A Korean Air plane clipped wings with a Cathay Pacific aircraft at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday amid heavy snow. ( read original story ...)
50-year-old family-owned restaurant pushed out of Little Tokyo, owner says
The Little Tokyo community is calling for a change as more and more legacy Japanese businesses are closing down. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan predicts $36 billion crypto move that could deflate bitcoin price optimism
Analysts with the financial services giant say they are "skeptical of optimism" that has driven bullish bitcoin price predictions.
Shree Marutinandan Tubes IPO: Check GMP, subscription status on day 3, other key details
Premium Shree Marutinandan Tubes IPO will open for subscription on Friday, January 12, and close on Tuesday, January 16. Shree Marutinandan Tubes IPO will open for subscription on Friday ...
Japan markets are hitting multi-decade highs — will Nikkei scale a new peak?
After a tumultuous start to the year, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has been on a record-breaking rally. How long will it last?
Naomi Osaka finds optimism despite early Australian Open exit
Despite her first-round loss at the 2024 Australian Open, four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka highlighted the positive aspects of her return to professional tennis after a 15-month ... ( read original story ...)
One Plane Clips Another at Japan Airport, Weeks After Deadly Runway Blaze
Nobody was injured in the episode on Tuesday, which took place on the country’s northern island of Hokkaido amid heavy snow. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers less confident as dark clouds hang over China, global growth
Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers slid in January for the first time in four months and was expected to remain subdued, the Reuters Tankan poll showed, underscoring concerns about weak ... ( read original story ...)
Korean Air Lines jet collides with Cathay Pacific aircraft at Japan’s Sapporo airport, no injuries reported
Korean Air Lines spokeswoman says flight KE766 was being pushed backwards from parking position when it came into contact with Cathay aircraft Cathay says flight CX583 from Sapporo to Hong Kong will ... ( read original story ...)
Korean Air plane bumps another aircraft when towing tractor slips at a Japanese airport
TOKYO (AP) — A Korean Air plane carrying 289 people hit a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft while being pushed by a ground vehicle ahead of takeoff at northern Japan's New Chitose Airport on Tuesday but ... ( read original story ...)