Japan's government and ruling coalition are set to consider extending gasoline subsidies from September to ease the pain of fuel bills, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Is the long IPO drought over? A spate of deals kindles revival hope.
The burst of activity is kindling hope that the moribund IPO market might be poised for a revival. Klaviyo, which sells marketing and data analysis software to retailers and e-commerce sites, didn’t ...
SoftBank-backed Arm hits the road ahead of year’s biggest IPO
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son wants to use the proceeds from Arm’s listing to make more acquisitions after taking a big loss on the company’s Vision Fund.
Japanese banks report lower average lending rates in July
City banks’ interest rates for short-term and long-term loans decreased. The average lending rates of Japanese banks went down in July compared to a month earlier, data from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) ...
Japan at ‘inflection point’ in 25-year battle with deflation – govt
Japan may be at an inflection point in its 25-year battle with deflation as price and wage rises show signs of broadening, the government said on Tuesday, signalling its conviction the economy was nearing an end to prolonged stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Odaily’s Interview with Seihaku Yoshida Unveils the Potential of Japan’s Web 3 Market.
Abstract: The development trends and opportunities of Japan's Web3 market in recent years.TOKYO, JAPAN, Aug. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When you think of the Japanese crypto market, what comes to mind? Due ...
Japan’s jobless rate rises in slight negative signal for Bank of Japan
JAPAN’S unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in July, in a slightly negative signal for both the Bank of Japan and the government. Read more at The Business Times.
Asia markets mostly set to rise as Wall Street comes off winning day, but Australia set to fall
Hong Kong and Japan markets are set to extend gains from Monday as Japan's unemployment rate came in higher than expected.
Japan asks China to urge citizens to halt harassment after start of Fukushima wastewater release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked China to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls and stone throwing at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools, in respon ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares a Glimpse into Her Workouts 6 Weeks After Baby Shai’s Arrival
Nearly six weeks after a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Naomi Osaka, 25, and her boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl together, the tennis star went on Instagram to share a look at her workout routi ... ( read original story ...)
$1.50 ad, $1,700 bill: Woman exposes Tokyo toilet repair firm’s inflated fees, abuse
Consumer affairs centers and other organizations have been receiving complaints from people who have been charged outrageous fees by a toilet･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
New Exclusive Attractions Disney Fans Can Only Find In Tokyo
Tokyo Disney Resort has new exclusive attractions that all Disney fans will want to experience. From rides to shows, here's what Disney Tokyo has in store. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Arm unveils plans for biggest US IPO in nearly 2 years
Arm is on track to be the most valuable company to complete a US IPO since at least November 2021, when electric-car maker Rivian listed with an initial market capitalisation of $70bn. SoftBank ...
IPO round up: Arm Holdings, Instacart, Klaviyo and more
The stage is set for an exciting period of IPO activity, with recent filings from prominent chip designer Arm Holdings (ARM), grocery delivery company Instacart (CART) and Klaviyo (KVYO). The trio ...
Naomi Osaka tells how she feels about American football after watching game in live
Naomi Osaka is seemingly falling in love with American football as the four-time Grand Slam champion had a blast watching a college football game this past weekend. Osaka, who resides in Los Angeles, ... ( read original story ...)
‘It was crazy’: NBA star Luka Doncic recounts N. Korea missile scare in Japan
A day before the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, teams who were staying in Okinawa, Japan, were woken up at 4 a.m. by an emergency evacuation alert triggered by a missile launch from North Korea. The emergency alarm: The Japanese government sent the alarm via the J-Alert system through cell phones on Aug. ( read ...