The central bank held its overnight call rate target steady at 0.5%, where it has remained since its last hike in January.
BOJ decision live: Japan’s central bank could take ‘wait-and-see’ approach
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep short-term interest rates steady at 0.5% and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook. Thursday's decision is coming after Tokyo's trade deal ...
Japan’s FX reserve account reaps record surplus in FY2024
Japan logged a record surplus of $36 billion from a special government account for foreign exchange reserves in the last fiscal year through March, thanks to solid returns on foreign assets which were ...
Nagoya Anime Festival Features Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective
Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) will feature a retrospective centered around director Mamoru Hosoda. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles, Bouchard says goodbye in Montreal
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised, Naomi Osaka battled through and Canadian Eugenie Bouchard called time on her WTA career with a gutsy second-round loss in Montreal on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios didn’t receive US Open mixed doubles WC?
Fans were left surprised after not seeing Osaka and Kyrgios among teams officially confirmed for the US Open mixed doubles tournament. ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek cruises, Naomi Osaka rallies in National Bank second-round play
Making her first appearance since winning Wimbledon 18 days before, No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland breezed past China's Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the National ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s gate tower building features highway exit ramp passing through its middle floors
Sometimes, disputes between property owners and highway planners result in surreal looking buildings, like this Japanese office building. The Gate Tower Building in Osaka, Japan features something no ... ( read original story ...)
White House unveils crypto policy ‘roadmap’ meant to usher in ‘golden age’
White House officials billed the 160-page document as "the most comprehensive piece of work on digital assets that's ever been produced."
Man Who Marketed Pablo Escobar-Branded Crypto And Flamethrower Pleads Guilty To Fraud
Olof Kyros Gustafsson, also known as “El Silencio,” has pled guilty to charges related to marketing products he never delivered, based on licensing rights tied to the late narco-terrorist.
Week In Review: Osaka Enters $445 Million Deal For 2 Hearing Loss …
Summary Shionogi optioned rights for two candidates targeting cochlear synaptopathy, including one that is poised to start a Phase II trial. XtalPi raised US$126.8 million in a Hong Kong IPO, the ...
Yokohama FM Vs Liverpool, Pre-Season Friendly Highlights: The Reds Earn 3-1 Comeback Win
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the pre-season friendly between the Premier League champions Liverpool and Yokohama F Marinos. ( read original story ...)
Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz receives handsome cash prize after Man of the Match display in Yokohama friendly
Florian Wirtz demonstrated his growing influence at Liverpool with a standout performance in the club’s final pre-season fixture in Asia, as the Reds secured a comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at one of its companies as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology giant Panasonic has chosen a new chief at one of its companies after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
BOJ to be cautiously upbeat, keep rates steady as trade gloom lifts
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook, after Tokyo's trade deal with Washington cleared some uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Fairmont Tokyo Opens, Marking Brand’s First Hotel in Japan
Fairmont Tokyo opens in Shibaura, offering luxury stays, panoramic city views, fine dining, serene spa, world-class event spaces in Japan’s capital. ( read original story ...)