A 57-yeara-old man who had been arrested on Nov. 5 on suspicion of assault died the same night after temporary restraint at a police station here, Osaka Prefectural Police announced the following day. ( read original story ...)
Food, FamilyMart boost Japan’s Itochu’s H1 profit by 6%
Japanese trading house Itochu on Wednesday posted 438.4 billion yen ($2.9 billion) in net profit for the six months to end-September, up 6% from a year earlier, on non-resource items including food ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel revises down full-year net profit forecast
Nippon Steel, Japan's biggest steel maker, revised on Thursday its full-year net profit forecast for the fiscal year ending in March to 310 billion yen ($2 billion) from a previously expected 340 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to sign outline deal on technology use for nuclear plant in Poland
The Japanese and Polish governments will on Thursday sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in nuclear energy, Poland's industry ministry said. ( read original story ...)
FSA Regulation Aims to Stop Crypto Firms in Japan From Moving Abroad Post Bankruptcy
Japan’s FSA has proposed new amendments to prevent crypto exchanges from transferring assets overseas in case of bankruptcy. The FSA’s move aims to protect investors ...
Japan stocks “attractively valued,” expect year-end rally, Citi says
Investing.com-- Japanese stocks have lagged their global peers in recent months amid increased political uncertainty in the country and a cloudy outlook for the Bank of Japan, although this makes them ...
Japan’s 10-year bond yield crosses 1% for 1st time in over 3 months
TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield crossed 1% for the first time in more than three months on Thursday, tracking US yields higher, while markets were cautious that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) ...
Expo 2025 Osaka signs agreement with Confartigianato
ROME, NOV 6 - The General Commissariat for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and Confartigianato have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote artisan excellence at the Universal Exhibition. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba seeks meeting with Trump this month, following Abe example
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is trying to arrange a stopover in the United States later this month to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, four sources with knowledge of the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top FX diplomat says recent yen moves drastic, one-sided
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Thursday that recent currency moves are somewhat drastic and one-sided, in a fresh warning against volatile market moves as the yen fell to near ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom trees are being cut down for safety reasons at airlift hub in western Tokyo
This dilapidated cherry blossom tree was cut down and removed from the east side of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. Removing unhealthy trees helps prevent diseases and pests from spreading to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Reverses Gains on Chip Stocks, Profit Guidance
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped, weighed by chip-related stocks and by disappointing profit guidance. The Topix index held onto gains, buoyed by financials which rallied on the back of higher bond yields following Donald Trump’s presidential win.
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.16%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Glass, Transportation Equipment and Banking sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 2.16%. The biggest gainers of the
Japan’s Biggest Base Pay Rise in 31 Years Keeps BOJ on Track
Japanese workers’ base salaries saw the largest increase in over three decades, supporting the Bank of Japan’s view that the economy remains on the recovery track and backing the case for a rate hike ...
Heads Up: Cebu Pacific Will Soon Start Flights to Sapporo, Japan
It's confirmed, Spotters: Cebu Pacific is launching direct flights to Sapporo in 2025. Many eagle-eyed Spotters have seen a new destination on Cebu Pacific's booking website when booking from Manila. ( read original story ...)
Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari’s Crypto Exchange Revenues ‘Up x9’ on 2023
The Japanese e-commerce titan Mercari has seen a ninefold rise in its crypto exchange trading revenues over the past year. Find out more!