The Japanese government on Thursday nominated Kazuyuki Masu, a former chief financial officer of Mitsubishi Corp , to join the Bank of Japan's nine-member policy board.
Baseball: Kenta Bright’s two-run double lifts Dragons over Carp
Kenta Bright hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Chunichi Dragons beat the Hiroshima Carp 3-1 on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Liverpool to face Marinos as part of preseason tour of Asia
English Premier League leader Liverpool will play in Japan for the first time later this year in a preseason friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos, the J. League said Thursday. Liverpool is embarking ... ( read original story ...)
Liverpool to play Japan’s Yokohama on pre-season Asian tour
TOKYO - English Premier League leaders Liverpool will play in Japan for the first time later this year in a pre-season friendly against Yokohama F-Marinos, the J. League said Thursday. Liverpool are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale prices rise 4.2% in March
Japan's wholesale prices rose 4.2% in the year to March, data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent cost pressures that add to corporate pain from uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy. The rise ... ( read original story ...)
Tanzania gears up for Expo 2025 in Osaka
Expo 2025 Osaka will be one of the largest international events of the decade, drawing an estimated 28.2 million visitors, with 3.5 million expected from outside Japan. Tanzania’s exhibition space ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei surges on relief after Trump pauses tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as worries about the economic impact of U.S. tariffs receded after President Donald Trump declared an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries. ( read original story ...)
Waldorf Astoria hotel opens in Osaka
Waldorf Astoria has opened a hotel in Osaka, marking the luxury brand's foray into Japan. The Waldorf Astoria Osaka occupies the top floors of a high-rise at the Grand Green Osaka commercial complex ... ( read original story ...)
JX Advanced Metals Shares Rise in Trading Debut After $3 Billion IPO
Shares rose sharply in their trading debut after parent Eneos Holdings spun off its metals subsidiary.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shoots up in early trading, gaining more than 2,000 points
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has shot up in early trading, gaining more than 2,000 points, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.
How to celebrate the world as it falls apart
Underpinning Japan’s doggedness is a yearning for the world to more closely resemble the friendly international cuddle of an expo than reality would ever allow. Osaka hosted a brilliant expo in 1970 ...
Japan, US may discuss FX in trade talks, Finance Minister Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday trade negotiations with the United States could include discussions on foreign exchange rates.
Japan’s Top FX Official Cites Deep Concern After Tariffs Hit
Japan’s top currency official said he’s watching foreign exchange movements with deep concern, as the rollout of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shock waves through global financial markets.
G7 chair Canada speaks to Japan, EU about market stability
Canada, chair of the Group of Seven advanced economies, is working with Japan and the European Union to maintain global stability in financial markets and the financial system, Canada's Ministry of ...
12 Crypto Companies to Watch in 2025
Stablecoins—that is, cryptocurrencies that are tied to some sort of external, non-crypto value —are emerging as one of the hottest parts of the crypto resurgence. The world’s second-largest stablecoin ...
Crypto Headed For A $19 Trillion ‘Tipping Point’ After Wild Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Swings
The BlackRock-powered, crypto-based tokenisation of assets has been forecast to grow "exponentially” from $600 billion now to $19 trillion by ...