Japan's finance minister said on Friday authorities were "firmly watching" currency market moves, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comment hinting of an end to rate hikes may have prompted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines as pressures persist- PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank for a seventh straight month in December while the service sector made modest gains, a business survey showed on Friday, as weak demand and price pressures capped ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto hacks and chaos aren’t halting this holiday season
Earlier on Thursday, hackers compromised the code behind a crypto protocol used by multiple web3 applications and services, the crypto software and hardware wallet maker Ledger said on Thursday. For ...
Asian IPO Market Seen Brighter in 2024 but Elections Cast Shadows
China is set to be the world's busiest IPO market in 2023 for the second year in a row, despite a 35% drop in the value of IPOs to $37.3 billion so far this year amid a sputtering economy. Regulators ...
Japan’s SBI Falls Most Since 2022 on Stock Manipulation Report
Japanese financial group SBI Holdings Inc. fell the most in a year and a half following a report its brokerage arm is suspected of manipulating stock prices for companies that conducted initial public ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 3-day winning streak
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday, as automakers and banking stocks fell after the Federal Reserve’s signal to end its tightening cycle boosted the yen ...
ASIA WEB3 ALLIANCE JAPAN to Onboard 5,000+ Web3 Companies Globally to Japan and Asia’s Ecosystem
At the press conference, AWAJ revealed its aim to target 5,000+Web3 companies, startups, and individuals to join under one alliance to expand their business in Japan and Asia. This can create a vast and diverse network to facilitate collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN ‘Generation Z’ business leaders discuss strengthening ties
Young business leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering in a Japanese resort town to exchange ideas on how to boost ties. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida replaces 4 ministers linked to slush funds scandal to contain damage to party
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced four of his ... Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and opinion. ( read original story ...)
Britain, Japan and Italy sign advanced fighter jet programme treaty
Britain, Japan and Italy have signed an international treaty to establish a combat air programme aimed at developing an advanced fighter jet, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Waives Visas for Japanese Business Travelers for 3 Years Before PM’s Visit to Tokyo
Before PM Srettha Thavisin will visit to Japan from 14 to 18 Dec. the Cabinet has approved visa requirements for Japanese business ( read original story ...)
Admano Released a New Book “Breaking Into Japan SEO” – A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Businesses Entering the Japanese Market
"Breaking Into Japan SEO," a new book by Takeshi Amano, CEO of Admano Corporation, has been released to guide American businesses through the complexities of the Japanese digital marketing platform. With over a decade of experience in SEO in Japan, ( read original story ...)
6th generation stealth fighter jet construction approved by UK, Japan and Italy
The UK, Japan and Italy have formally given the go-ahead for the development and construction of a shared 6th generation stealth fighter jet. ( read original story ...)
Southern High celebrates sister school agreement with Japan school
Southern High School celebrated a sister school agreement signing with Japan's Okayama Nigashi Commercial High School on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says Being A Mother Gave Her A New Perspective On Tennis: ‘I Want To Be A Good Role Model For Shai’
Naomi Osaka is making her comeback to tennis months after giving birth. The 26-year-old opened up about her new role as a mother and what other women should know about this new responsibility. ( read original story ...)
Navy officer imprisoned in Japan is on his way back to the US, family says
US Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alkonis who was jailed in Japan for negligent driving that resulted in the death of two people is on his way to the United States, his family said in a statement Thursday. ( read original story ...)