TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its ... ( read original story ...)
US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders
The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push ...
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after rally on Wall St caps a dismal week
World shares are mixed after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally. Shares prices of Honda and Nissan jumped as the companies prepared to hold a news conference later Monday on a ...
Japan’s former Emperor Akihito marks his 91st birthday
Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace. ( read original story ...)
Kawasaki Heavy repeated fake transactions for decades to create funds for Japan MSDF
Major defense equipment maker Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. engaged in fictitious transactions with business partners for some 40 years to g ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet buys 619.7 Bitcoins worth $60M, now holds 1,762 BTC
Japan’s Metaplanet announced the purchase of an additional 619.70 BTC on Monday, capitalising on the Bitcoin dip to the $95,000 level. The total estimated cost of the deal was around $60 million ...
Japan’s Nikkei gains on Wall Street’s lead; autos, tech shine
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street's Friday rally. The Nikkei climbed 1.19% to finish the day at 39,161.34. The broader Topix rose 0.92%. Big tech names supported the ...
Ex-Olympus CEO admits illegal drug purchases at Tokyo trial
The former head of Japanese precision equipment maker Olympus has admitted to purchasing illegal drugs on the first day of his trial in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
The two companies, and smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors, said their top executives would hold a news conference later in the day. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet buys the dip with biggest-ever 620 Bitcoin buy
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has scooped up $60 million worth of Bitcoin in its largest single purchase ever.
People laugh off bad memories in year-end Osaka shrine ritual
A crowd of people gathered Monday to participate in a year-end Shinto ritual in Osaka, western Japan, to laugh off all the bad memories of the past year. The annual event took place at Hiraoka Shrine ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Shipping of New Year decorations at peak in Osaka Pref.
At the workshop of Chinjuen, a plant shop in Osaka Prefecture, people are busy shipping kadomatsu, decorations placed at entrances and gates for the New Year. Kadomatsu are said to be a symbol to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally. Markets saw strong gains in Tokyo, China, Taiwan and South Korea. Honda and Nissan were expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond supply set to reach decade high as BOJ bond purchases slow
The BOJ’s plan to almost halve bond purchases comes as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans additional spending in an extra budget. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on Wall St. gains, bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, supported by advances on Wall Street late last week and bargain-hunting after recent declines. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 341.69 points, or 0.88 percent, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former Emperor Akihito turns 91
Japan's former Emperor Akihito turned 91 on Monday, spending most of his daily life peacefully while caring for his wife, former Empr ... ( read original story ...)