Japanese markets were closed for a holiday and global currency markets offered the only clear sign of a reaction. The yen , which had hit a three-month low of 149.18 per dollar last week, firmed to ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Japan's yen strengthened on Monday as embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firm offers bear hunting insurance to local gov’ts as law broadens rifle use
As bear-related injuries rise in Japan, an insurance company is offering to cover local governments for damages related to wildlife control o･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Memory chipmaker Kioxia soars in Japan IPO, reaching $5.8B valuation – MSN
Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia's stock surged about 17% in its IPO debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The share surge, valued the private equity firm Bain Capital-backed Kioxia, at ...
Carlyle seeking $2.1 bln market value for Japan’s Rigaku in IPO …
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group , is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Japan Go IPO Summit Provides Roadmap for Japanese Companies Seeking to …
Nasdaq and MarcumAsia to Co-Host a one-day seminar on how Japanese companies can list and thrive in the U.S. capital marketsNEW YORK and TOKYO, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate management ...
How did a right-wing populist party that began on YouTube win big in Japan’s recent election?
Its leader is a former supermarket manager who created his political party on YouTube in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and campaigned on the Trumpian message “Japanese First.” ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Growth and foreign fervour for yield give Japan fiscal wiggle room
A weekend election in Japan has made real the prospect of bigger government spending and deficits in the world's most indebted developed nation, although for now foreign investors and a growing economy could keep its bond yields from spiking sharply. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokara island chain marks 1 month since quake swarm began
Monday marks one month since seismic activity intensified in the sea around the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan, with nearly 2,200 tremors perceptible to people so far recorded. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Dominance Slides, Japan Election Reform and More
Bitcoin dominance briefly dips below 60% as altcoins surge. Japan's election results accelerate crypto tax reform discussions. Block Inc. joins S&P 500, marking institutional crypto validation.
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in his post on Monday after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections, ...
Yen takes Japan election in stride even as uncertainty beckons
The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors braced for a period of policy paralysis and market disquiet in the world's fourth-largest ...
The Smart Money Is Moving – These Are the 7 Best Cryptos to Watch in 2025
What happens when humor meets high-yield digital finance? Meme coins have gone from lighthearted online jokes to serious market disruptors capable of producing staggering returns. In a landscape ...
Football: Marinos ban 10 more fans from stadiums for derby fracas
Yokohama F Marinos said Monday they have imposed an indefinite stadium ban on an additional 10 supporters for engaging in intimidating and provocative conduct prior to their July 5 derby away to ... ( read original story ...)
University in Tokyo showcases ship, freezer for Marine Day visitors
A marine university in Tokyo has offered visitors a chance to tour one of its campuses on Marine Day, a Japanese national holiday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs after a weekend election defeat left his ... ( read original story ...)