Japan is not often considered to be a nation of unrest. But it takes rice seriously. Eto Taku, the country’s agriculture minister, discovered as much in May, when he was forced to resign after a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern and protest
A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements. ( read original story ...)
Global IPO Activity Slumps in 2025 as Tariffs, Volatility Weigh
U.S. IPO volumes dropped 12% to $12.3 billion, while Europe saw a sharper 64% decline to $5.8 billion. In contrast, Asia-Pacific IPO volumes have risen 28% to $16.8 billion so far this year.
Asian shares decline after mixed Wall Street finish and tensions simmer in the Middle East
TOKYO — Asian shares retreated Thursday as worries persisted about conflict in the Middle East. Ratcheting up tensions, President Donald Trump warned of the possibility of getting directly involved in ...
Tokyo police arrest 6 people on suspicion of laundering fraud proceeds
Tokyo police have arrested six people on suspicion of laundering money swindled in social media investment scams. Investigators believe the suspects had received a total of over 5 billion yen, or 34 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap 3-day win streak on fears over Mideast tensions
Tokyo stocks snapped a three-day winning streak Thursday, as concerns grew over intensifying tensions in the Middle East following re ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on Mideast concern, Dow Jones drop
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning as concerns grew about intensifying tensions in the Middle East following reports that the United ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan returns to long-term LNG deals on AI boom, national energy plan
By Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japan is back in the spotlight for liquefied natural gas producers as the boom in artificial intelligence, rising costs for cleaner energy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TDK acquires US-based smart glasses company SoftEye
Japan's TDK said on Thursday it has acquired U.S.-based SoftEye, which makes software and hardware for smart glasses, as the smartphone battery maker looks for growth drivers linked to artificial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks Set to Ban Storage of Cash in Safe Deposit Boxes
Japan’s main bank industry group is urging its members to prevent customers from keeping cash and other high-risk items in safe deposit boxes, following a series of thefts by employees. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Send Military Planes to Evacuate Citizens from Iran, Israel
Japan’s defense minister said the country would send a pair of military-transport aircraft to help evacuate nearly 1,300 citizens in Israel and Iran. The high-speed Kawasaki C-2 planes are being sent ... ( read original story ...)
Not just business: US-Japan steel deal helps America to compete against China
The deal will be held up as an example of friend-shoring, as the allies aim to close the gap on China. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global ‘pig butchering’ scams
Victims were tricked into believing they were investing in legitimate crypto ventures, only to be scammed by criminal networks often operating overseas.
Japan to Propose Trimming Super-Long Bond Issuance: Document
Japan’s finance ministry is considering trimming its issuance of super-long bonds starting in July, according to a draft of a revised bond issuance plan seen by Bloomberg.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump gets UK trade deal as EU talks stall, Japan gets ‘tough’
President Trump left the G7 after firming up a trade deal with the United Kingdom. But he hinted at roadblocks on other fronts, saying Tuesday that Japan was being "tough" in trade talks and the ...
Osaka Pref. care home worker arrested for alleged sexual abuse of dementia patients
A male care worker was arrested by Osaka Prefectural Police on June 18 on suspicion of penetrative sexual assault of two women in their 80s w ... ( read original story ...)