Japan's consumer sentiment deteriorated in December, a government survey showed on Wednesday, casting doubt on the central bank's view that solid household spending will underpin the economy and ...
Japan’s consumer sentiment declines, casting doubt on central bank rate hike
Japan’s consumer confidence has weakened in December, a recent government survey reveals, raising concerns about the central bank’s assumption that robust household spending will prop up the economy ...
Dashcam footage shows 2024 Japan earthquake, not Tibet jolt
After a powerful earthquake struck China's remote Tibet region and killed at least 126 people, an old video of a cyclist panicking as tremors shook the buildings around him spread globally in social ... ( read original story ...)
As standards rise, Tokyo Stock Exchange delistings hit decade high
A total of 94 companies were delisted from the Tokyo exchange in 2024, the highest number since it merged with the Osaka Securities Exchange in 2013. ( read original story ...)
Japan bank safe deposit box thief balanced books, delayed detection by shifting money
A former employee of Japan's largest bank accused of stealing millions of dollars' worth of cash and valuables from customers' safe deposit boxes moved other customers' keepings to cover what was ...
Former chief of the Bank of Japan sees more rate hikes on the horizon
By bno - Taipei Bureau The Bank of Japan is expected to continue raising interest rates in the coming years as inflation shows signs of sustainably reaching the central bank’s 2% target, according to ...
Argument over baby crying ends in violent scuffle between two women on Cathay Pacific flight
Argument over baby crying ends in violent scuffle between two women on Cathay Pacific flight - Passengers threw cushion and water bottle at each other ... ( read original story ...)
Objectors to giant screen say city is ‘not Tokyo’
A developer submits plans for a large advertising screen in Norwich, but some residents say they are against the idea ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo Extreme Racer Enters Early Access January 23
In December 2024, developer Genki announced a new Tokyo Xtreme Racer title after an 18-year break. At the time, it was unclear when we would be able to get our hands on it, but now ... Read more The post New Tokyo Extreme Racer Enters Early Access January 23 appeared first on FullCleared. ( read ...
Naomi Osaka, rapper Cordae break up after 5 years together
It’s splitsville for tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae after a five-year relationship. The former couple, who welcomed a baby girl named Shai in 2023, are officially over, according to the four-time Grand Slam champ. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Updates: 95 Dead,130 Injured After 7.1 Quake Jolts Tibet; 6.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan
A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck Tibet early Tuesday. The tremors were felt in Nepal and part of India as well. ( read original story ...)
Morning bid: Spiking yields puncture risk appetite, Japan warns on yen
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors go into Wednesday's market trading in Asia with their appetite for risk smothered by the rise in global bond yields. As ever, U.S. Treasury yields ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas to cut less than 5% of global workforce
(Reuters) -Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut less than 5% of its global workforce, amounting to fewer than 1,000 positions, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its chips. Renesas, ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Carmakers Vow Closer Ties to Regain Ground in China
Japan’s biggest automakers pledged cooperation in tech-focused areas to survive in the rapidly evolving global industry, just as two of its largest car brands begin negotiating a deal that would ... ( read original story ...)
Financial giant SBI Group to back Solana NFT campaign in Japan
Massive Japanese financial and biotech conglomerate SBI Group has signed an agreement with Solana Superteam Japan, a community promoting the growth of the ...