Here's a Japan safety guide in the event of a natural disaster. Know the emergency contacts and useful apps to download before flying. ( read original story ...)
Futures in Japan face hangover from BOJ’s bond-buying binge
Japan's $9 trillion bond market is bracing for disruption as a shortage of paper caused by the central bank's massive buying is expected to hit the settlement of derivatives used by investors and the dealers who underwrite the nation's debt sales.
Stock market today: SGX Nifty, SEBI F&O meet, Manba Finance IPO listing, Japan selloff & more
All eyes would be on the listing of Manba Finance, whose Rs 150.84 crore IPO attracted 224.05 times bids recently. The IPO of Diffusion Engineers will conclude today.
17-year-old girl found dead in Osaka hotel room was strangled
Osaka police are on the hunt for a man who was seen entering the hotel in the city's Dotonbori area with the victim. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economy Minister Seeks to Maximize Nuclear Restarts
Japan’s new economy minister said the country will need to maximize the use of existing nuclear power plants as artificial intelligence and data centers are expected to boost electricity demand. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares fall, Hong Kong’s advance as tensions escalate in the Middle East
Asian shares are mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark falling while Hong Kong's advanced despite the sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM Ishiba pledges reform, deeper ties with friendly nations
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday promised political reform and help for households as prices rise, and said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
American fabric — is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima. The town's main road is named Jeans Street, with real pairs of pants flapping like flags overhead. ( read original story ...)
AI-focused Masaaki Taira appointed Japan’s digital minister, crypto holders cross fingers on tax issue
With Japan’s new prime minister in place, a new digital minister (“Minister for Digital Transformation”) will also be taking over, known by supporters for his advocacy of AI and web3 development.
Artificial heart made of iPS cells unveiled to press, to be displayed at 2025 Osaka expo
A miniature artificial heart made of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, expected to be one of the main exhibits at the 2025 World E･･･ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on weak Wall St., tensions in Middle East
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday, weighed down by overnight falls on Wall Street and concern over growing instability in the Middl ... ( read original story ...)
Institute of Science Tokyo launched after merger of two universities
The Institute of Science Tokyo was inaugurated on Tuesday as a new university created by the merger of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba Expressed Desire to Strengthen US Alliance in First Call With Biden
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation's alliance with the United States in his first call with President Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)
Yen Weakness Challenges Bitcoin-Japan PM Connection
Bitcoin's 3.5% drop coincided with Japan's new PM appointment, but yen weakness challenges the narrative of a direct causal link, highlighting the complex factors influencing cryptocurrency markets.
Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors monitor Middle East tensions; Japan’s Nikkei down 1.4%
Asia-Pacific markets fell at open on Wednesday morning, following a poor start to the trading month on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)