A group of residents in Tokyo said on Wednesday they were aiming to block construction of a massive logistics and data centre planned by Singaporean developer GLP, in a worrying sign for businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Extra-high tides observed along Sea of Japan coast
Japanese weather officials are urging caution for possible ... to be particularly careful as the area's topography has been changed by the New Year's Day earthquake on the Noto Peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Russian executive of Osaka firm arrested for alleged illegal exports to Russia
Japanese police have arrested a Russian national, who heads an Osaka-based trading company, for alleged illegal exports to Russia. Andrey Sova, 38-year-old representative director of Astrade, is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s credit profile to benefit from higher interest rates, Fitch analyst says
Japan's price increases and higher interest rates could benefit the country's credit profile by inflating debt away and promoting productivity despite higher pressure on public finances, Fitch Ratings ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: World shares are mixed as Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits a new high, with eyes on Fed
Shares have opened higher in Europe after most markets in Asia declined, although Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index closed at another record high ... ( read original story ...)
DoubleTree by Hilton Connects Communities Across Asia Pacific with Feel Good Moments, Sharing 10,000 Signature Cookies to Celebrate its 100th Property in the Region
Hospitality brand launches 'Share a Feel Good Moment Month' in July 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global hospitality brand DoubleTree by Hilton, renowned for its ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Emma Navarro, the American billionaire heiress who upset world No. 2 Coco Gauff to take the tennis world by storm
Tennis player Emma Navarro, 23, is the daughter of billionaire businessman Ben Navarro. She defeated Coco Gauff to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinal. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Makes Bold Move: 400M Yen Bitcoin Investment Amid Market Dip!
Metaplanet's bold Bitcoin bet mirrors MicroStrategy's winning playbook. Despite the rollercoaster ride of crypto volatility, Metaplanet's stock is soaring alongside Bitcoin's 2024 rally. As the crypto ...
The $11 Billion Marketplace Enabling the Crypto Scam Economy
Deepfake scam services. Victim data. Electrified shackles for human trafficking. Crypto tracing firm Elliptic found all were available for sale on an online marketplace linked to Cambodia’s ruling ...
MegazoneCloud confident in IPO after picking big name lead managers
MegazoneCloud has expressed confidence in its initial public offering (IPO), which could value the Korean cloud management company up to $7 billion, by selecting several big-name brokerages as lead ...
IU treats staff to gourmet food trucks after successful Osaka concert; Earns praise for thoughtful gesture
Singer-actress IU wraps up successful Osaka concert, treating staff to gourmet delights like takoyaki and ramen. Her generous gestures earn praise as she gears up for an upcoming American tour. Fans ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: 67% of kenjinryo dorms in Tokyo area are for males only
A University of Tokyo student organization is claiming a large gender gap among prefectural-run student dormitories, with more than 67 percent reserved for male students only. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kokusai Electric to hold secondary offering; KKR to sell shares
Kokusai Electric said on Wednesday it would hold a secondary offering of up to 60.4 million shares, with investors including private equity firm to sell shares. The secondary offering would be worth about 326 billion yen ($2. ( read original story ...)
New commander at air base in northern Japan is ‘perfect fit’, USFJ commander says
Misawa Air Base, home to two squadrons of F-16 Fighting Falcons, welcomed a new commander Monday who’s no stranger to the base in northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it tracks gains on Wall Street
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index surges to another record high, approaching 42,000
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index closed Wednesday at another record high, gaining 0.6% to end trading at 41,831,99. That followed a record close on Tuesday, as world markets tracked gains on ... ( read original story ...)