Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that authorities are prepared to respond to foreign exchange moves as needed at any time, in comments that came as the yen weakened to levels near where authorities intervened to prop it up in late April. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high; yen at 160 per dollar amid US-Iran war uncertainty
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.91%, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also gained 0.32%, on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Centel expands in Japan with Osaka hotel
SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) is capitalising on the growing Japanese tourism sector with the launch of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, its second hotel in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
What Is Keiretsu? Explore Japanese Business Networks and Their Impact
Learn how Keiretsu networks in Japan promote collaboration, efficiency, and innovation among independent firms with cross-shareholdings. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei hits record high despite Middle East tensions
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.91%, while the broader Topix gained 0.93%. South Korean markets remained shut for a public holiday.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets open higher amid Middle East concerns
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI and Semiconductor Rally Puts 70,000 in Focus
The Nikkei 225 remains bullish as AI demand, semiconductor strength, and improving risk sentiment support Japanese stocks, with 70,000 and 72,500 as the next upside targets.
Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm
Startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country’s most valuable company. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan finance minister says ready to respond appropriately on forex
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that authorities are poised to respond appropriately on foreign exchange, in a fresh warning as the yen fell past the key 160-per-dollar ...
Bitcoin’s $224K fair value may emerge if sovereign debt fears deepen: Bitwise
New reporting from Bitwise suggests that Bitcoin's (BTC) undervaluation could expand if investors' concerns over sovereign debt deepen. The asset management firm said that mounting pressure in global ...
Crypto liquidations top $1 billion as Bitcoin’s slide deepens
Souring Bitcoin sentiment has triggered almost $1.5 billion in crypto liquidations over the past 24 hours, as the largest digital asset sank back to a two-month low.
Naomi Osaka accused of spreading ‘uninspiring’ message after French Open loss
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made headlines this week for multiple reasons. Osaka competed in a rare women's night match at Roland Garros with Aryna Sabalenka this Monday. Despite her ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Roddick calls out ‘weird’ request for Aryna Sabalenka to dance after French Open win over Naomi Osaka
Andy Roddick said asking Aryna Sabalenka to dance after her French Open victory over Naomi Osaka is a weird thing to do in a professional setting. ( read original story ...)
Visitors to one of Tokyo’s most popular districts face on-the-spot fines for littering
Tokyo officials are implementing a new enforcement policy that allows authorities to issue on-the-spot penalties to people caught improperly discarding waste in busy public areas. ( read original story ...)
Lost WWII submarine discovered off the coast of Japan
The Herring was first launched from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine on January 15, 1942, and officially commissioned on May 4, 1942. The vessel completed eight war patrols in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during the war. Herring sank seven enemy ships, including four Japanese cargo ships during what would be the submarine’s final ...
Missing American in Japan ‘may be emotionally distressed’: report
A social media post says he had been on a trip with his family since May 25 and describes him as "very well travelled." ( read original story ...)