The Bank of Japan is expected to sit tight at its two-day policy meeting this week due to uncertainties over the domestic political situation and the effects of U.S. tariffs. It is seen sticking with ...
MGM Osaka price tag now at US$10bln, as construction costs go up
The Osaka prefectural government in Japan published on Friday an updated version of its development plan for an integrated resort (IR) with casino. The project’s total investment is now expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Fall for Fourth Straight Month Under Weight of Tariffs
Japan’s exports fell 0.1% in August, declining for a fourth consecutive month as higher U.S. tariffs crimped outbound trade.
Japan’s JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say
Japan's top power generator JERA is in advanced talks to buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for around $1.7 billion, people familiar with the matte ... ( read original story ...)
GPIF in First Bets on Its Own for Japan Property, Infrastructure
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund is picking domestic alternative asset funds on its own for the first time, putting its cash in real estate and infrastructure such as data centers. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly advance, Japan’s Nikkei hits fresh record peak; China dips
Asia stocks mostly advance on Tuesday, with Japanese and South Korean shares reaching new record highs, following an upbeat session on Wall Street overnight, buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve ...
A Massive Earthquake Is Going to Hit the Pacific Northwest, Scientists Say—And It Could Wipe Out the Coastline
The Juan de Fuca Plate has been steadily pushing against the Pacific Coast as it slides beneath the North American Plate. But the roughly 47-million-square-mile North American Plate isn’t budging. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Supplies ADVAN Sport V107 Tires for BMW 7 Series
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107 tires power the BMW 7 Series and i7 with premium performance, quiet ride, and top EU efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 closes at record high for 4th trading day
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index closed at an all-time high for the fourth straight trading day on Tuesday. The strong run is being fueled by speculation the US will cut interest rates this week, which ...
Nissan Reduces Output Plan for New Leaf Due to Battery Shortage, Nikkei Says
The newspaper did not specify the original or revised production targets but said the output plan has been cut by up to several thousand vehicles a month at its Tochigi plant, eastern Japan, which ...
Orlando Olympic star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins gold at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
Jefferson-Wooden, a Nike athlete and Orlando area resident, set a record with her performance, shattering her personal and season bests. ( read original story ...)
Monetary Policy Radar preview: Bank of Japan’s September meeting
The Bank of Japan meets on Friday to decide on interest rates. The BoJ’s Monetary Policy Committee has maintained that it will continue to raise rates, which currently stand at 0.5 per cent, given the ...
Exclusive-Japan’s JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say
Japan's top power generator JERA is in advanced talks to buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for around $1.7 billion, people familiar with the matter said, the latest example of the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Kipyegon continues reign with fourth world 1500m title in Tokyo
Faith Kipyegon maintained her reign in the 1500m, winning her fourth consecutive world title at the distance on day four of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Tuesday (16). Kenya’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tinch takes first global gold with 110m hurdles win in Tokyo
Cordell Tinch stormed to his first global gold, winning the 110m hurdles in 12.99 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Tuesday (16). The world leader let out a roar as he crossed the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2025: Surprise silver and bronze for Jamaica in 110m hurdles
Orlando Bennett ran a personal best 13.08 seconds (-0.3m/s) and Tyler Mason equalled his personal best 13.12 seconds as Jamaica got an unexpected silver and bronze in the 110m hurdles on day four of ... ( read original story ...)