The au Jibun Bank flash Japan composite PMI, which combines both manufacturing and service sector activity, rose to 52.6 in July from 49.7 in June.
Trio nabbed after 530 kg of methamphetamine seized in Yokohama
Kanagawa police have arrested three persons suspected in the smuggling of more than 500 kilograms of stimulant drugs ... ( read original story ...)
Raffles’s First Hotel in Japan Will Offer up Luxe Suites and Scenic Tokyo Views
Raffles's first hotel in Japan, located in Tokyo, is expected to debut in 2028 and will feature 130 rooms, 27 suites, a swimming pool, and a spa. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services resume after a day of disruption
Two workers were injured following the collision, which led to the cancellation of 328 train runs. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes marginally lower
Tokyo: Japan's Nikkei index closed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday with a marginal decline, coinciding with the rise in the value of the yen, investors' monitoring of global political developments ...
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks On The Tokyo Stock Exchange With Yields Up To 3.7%
As global markets navigate through a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, Japan's stock market has experienced a downturn, particularly impacting technology stocks ...
GBP/JPY plunges below 201.00 as Yen recovery continues
July is on pace to snap a six-month winning streak for the Guppy that saw the pair rise nearly 16.5% bottom-to-top. However, Yen bulls will still have their work cut out for them as the pair remains ...
Japan ‘grandpa’ crime gang with combined age of 227 given code name ‘G3S’ by police
A trio of elderly men in Japan have been dubbed the “grandpa” gang by police for an alleged string of burglaries. ( read original story ...)
Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a particularly fraught one between two allies. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven will soon sell Japanese snacks, beverages and on-the-go meals in stores nationwide
Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Banks Aim to Plug Crypto Payments Gap Left by US Collapses
About a year-and-a-half after the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in the US, European players are pushing to reinvigorate the market for around-the-clock payments in the digital-asset sector.
Tokyo Swindlers: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know
Tokyo Swindlers is released worldwide on Netflix on Thursday, July 25, 2024. That's the same day as another thriller series, Kleo season 2. See our best Netflix shows guide for more series to enjoy. ( read original story ...)
SEC approves ether ETFs as crypto moves closer to the mainstream
The ether ETFs, including the conversion of a $9.3bn Grayscale Investments trust and new launches from bitcoin ETF giants BlackRock and Fidelity, gained approval from the SEC on Monday afternoon, with ...
India Keeps Controversial Crypto Tax Rules Unchanged, Finance Minister’s Budget Speech
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept crypto tax rules unchanged in her address announcing the nation's budget for 2024-2025 on Tuesday. This was expected, as CoinDesk reported on Monday.
Japan Drugmaker’s Chief Steps Down After Suspected Pill Deaths
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.’s president and chairman are stepping down after the deaths of dozens of people suspected to be caused by health supplements containing red yeast.
Olympics-Japan ponder Paris hangover after record Tokyo haul
Ran Kim PARIS - Japan may have outdone themselves at the Tokyo Olympics. After a record haul of 58 medals at home three years ago, Team Japan is expected to take far fewer back with them from Paris. ( read original story ...)