The BOJ is expected to release a plan to substantially reduce its debt buying at the next policy decision later this month. The nation’s largest lenders this week called on the central bank to make ...
Japan’s key capex gauge falls again, clouding outlook for sustainable recovery
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in May, government data showed on Thursday, highlighting the fragility of the economy.The volatile yet leading indicator of ...
Yokohama in ‘advanced talks’ to buy Goodyear OTR unit
Yokohama Rubber is in "advanced talks" to purchase Goodyear's off-the-road tire business unit for at least $1 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg News. ( read original story ...)
You can buy this $5,500 house in Japan—and there are millions more like it
Japan has millions of 'akiya' that have been abandoned. A new site aims to connect foreigners with these inexpensive houses. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Closes at Record High
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.9% to close at a record high of 42224.02 on broad-based gains. The Nikkei has been an outrunner lately, said Yeap Jun Rong, market analyst at IG in a commentary, noting the benchmark index's recent stellar performance.
Japan’s 40-Year Government Bond Yields Hit 3% for First Time
Japan’s 40-year government bond yield touched 3% for first time since this maturity was first issued in 2007.Most Read from BloombergSaudis Warned G-7 Over Russia Seizures With Debt Sale ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Komodo dragon to be exhibited at Nagoya zoo from August
A Komodo dragon, one of the world's largest lizards, will be sent to Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens in the city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It i ... ( read original story ...)
Regional Japan Lender Dangles Megabank Salaries for Market Hires
Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc., a regional lender headquartered on the western tip of Japan’s biggest island, is considering paying new hires with securities market expertise around the same ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank forms AI healthcare JV in Japan with Tempus
Cancer remains the biggest cause of death in Japan, according to Son ... raised nearly $411 million at a valuation of more than $6 billion via its IPO. Its valuation, however, has not stood up: it's ...
Japan to build hospital ships to boost disaster response in coastal areas: ‘a huge help’
The decision stems from January's Noto Peninsula earthquake, which destroyed communities and limited rescue teams' access into affected areas Japan is planning to construct hospital ships that will be able to respond quickly to natural disasters in coastal areas, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei crosses 42,000 points as Wall Street rally spurs sentiment
Japan's Nikkei share average surged to another record high during morning trade on Thursday, as a rally in U.S. stocks overnight boosted investor sentiment. The Nikkei was up 0.83% to 42,179.84 by the midday break,
After U.S. IPO, Naver’s Webtoon to spend more on creators and AI
SEOUL/TOKYO -- Webtoon Entertainment, South Korean internet group Naver's online comic unit, will seek to reach a bigger global audience with the $315 million raised from a U.S. initial public ...
oToBrite to Showcase Cutting-Edge Vision-AI ADAS Solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya
PRNewswire/ -- oToBrite is thrilled to announce its participation in the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya, taking place from July 17 to July 19 at booth 259, Aichi Sky Expo. Vision-AI ... ( read original story ...)
2 Vietnamese arrested for stealing Tokyo bikes
TOKYO: Two Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly stealing two bicycles in Tokyo, investigators said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is worried about another ‘transactional’ Trump presidency, Tokyo-based expert says
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is now reappraising the odds of Trump 2.0. A Trump presidency is concerning to Tokyo as the country suffered from 'collateral damage' during his first term, ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why has Japan not intervened yet to support yen?
The yen has been sliding to fresh 38-year lows day by day, with market participants on alert for Japanese authorities to step in again, as they did in March, to defend the currency.But a few factors ... ( read original story ...)