By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related shares, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota ...
Nikkei 225 tops 67,000 for first time
At 10:27 a.m. on Monday, the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section was up 901.78 points, or 1.36%, from Friday.
5 of the best gigs to catch in Tokyo this June
Hello June, hello yet another month of quality live events in Tokyo. Music fans can look forward to a diverse line-up this time, with our selection of the most punt-worthy gigs featuring heavy-hitters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence
(Corrects to restore dropped word 'flat' in lead paragraph) By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the first ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Set to Dethrone Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company
SoftBank Group Corp. is poised to overtake Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan’s most valuable company, marking a milestone for the global artificial intelligence boom and a dramatic reshuffling of the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Ueda speech awaited as yen consolidates against G-10 currencies
BOJ Governor Ueda's June 3 speech could signal rate hikes after a divisive 6-3 vote, impacting yen carry trades and Bitcoin volatility across markets.
Crypto’s 24/7 Derivatives Era Is Forcing Traditional Finance To Adapt
CME Group’s launch of 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading signals traditional finance adapting to crypto’s always-on market structure.
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in India
Coinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance. The exchange aims to capture a large share of both retail ...
Trump Says He ‘Saved’ Crypto, But Did Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Actually Benefit?
President Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social that he saved the American crypto industry from Gary Gensler’s “Anti-Crypto Army,” declaring America is now the “Crypto Capital of the World.” What ...
Tokyo rejects hawkish label
JAPAN's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (pic) has rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka utility fired up to build new LNG power plants: president
OSAKA -- Kansai Electric Power, Japan's second-largest regional utility, is eager to build new liquefied natural gas-powered plants as it seeks to increase generating capacity by 2040, according to ... ( read original story ...)
French Open organizers make historic Naomi Osaka decision after fierce criticism
Roland Garros will feature its first women’s night-session match in three years as Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka headline a historic scheduling decision that follows growing criticism of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Fashion show’ star Naomi Osaka to face tennis rebel Aryna Sabalenka in rare French Open night match
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HYPE Flips DOGE: Hyperliquid Cracks Top 10 Crypto As Price Nears $70
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has flipped Dogecoin to enter the top 10 cryptocurrencies with a $15.36B market cap. Discover why revenue-generating HYPE is outperforming DOGE in 2026.
This Week in Crypto: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Fears Fade, $500M Claude Bill, Thiel Stock Halves
This week in crypto, Bitcoin shook off sell-off fears, a firm burned $500M on Claude AI, and a Thiel-backed stock halved.
Singapore to Tokyo by sea: 3772 miles of incredible sights
Join me as I explore the cruise from Singapore to Tokyo aboard the Spectrum of the Seas, the largest American cruise ship designed for the Chinese market. Built in 2019, the ship can hold almost 5,000 ... ( read original story ...)