The London bourse has seen only four IPOs either pending or trading this year as its valuation discount to global peers deters firms. As a major offshore yuan hub, London has also collaborated with ...
Japan cuts 30- and 40-year bond sales by 10%
Japan is making a rare mid-year move to ease the selloff in its debt markets by cutting back how many long-dated bonds it sells for the rest of the fiscal year.
Japan’s debts are shrinking. Its troubles may only be starting
Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts. Preliminary data suggest the country recorded a surplus for the first time in 17 ...
Holland leads second day of Pikes Peak qualifying
Robb Holland led Time Attack 1 and was second-fastest overall; on Wednesday, nobody in any division was faster. ( read original story ...)
Marcos heads to Japan for World Expo, business talks in Osaka
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has departed for Osaka, Japan to attend the World Expo and hold business meetings, according to the Palace. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed Marcos left the ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos leaves for Osaka, Japan for working visit —Palace
Malacañang on Thursday said President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has left Manila for Japan for a working visit. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Marcos left this ... ( read original story ...)
Invest in Sharjah hosts business seminar in Tokyo, strengthening partnerships in innovation and advanced tech
Tokyo: The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) is organising a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah” to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities - ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos to leave for World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan and attend business meetings, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse – prediction, team news, lineups
The most likely scoreline for a Nagoya Grampus win is 1-0 with a probability of 10.16%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.04%) and 2-0 (7.56%). The likeliest Shimizu S-Pulse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s royal couple mourn A-bomb victims ahead of Hiroshima’s 80th anniversary
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan is obsessed with rice. And prices have gone ballistic
Japan is not often considered to be a nation of unrest. But it takes rice seriously. Eto Taku, the country’s agriculture minister, discovered as much in May, when he was forced to resign after a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern and protest
A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements. ( read original story ...)
Global IPO Activity Slumps in 2025 as Tariffs, Volatility Weigh
U.S. IPO volumes dropped 12% to $12.3 billion, while Europe saw a sharper 64% decline to $5.8 billion. In contrast, Asia-Pacific IPO volumes have risen 28% to $16.8 billion so far this year.
Asian shares decline after mixed Wall Street finish and tensions simmer in the Middle East
TOKYO — Asian shares retreated Thursday as worries persisted about conflict in the Middle East. Ratcheting up tensions, President Donald Trump warned of the possibility of getting directly involved in ...
Tokyo police arrest 6 people on suspicion of laundering fraud proceeds
Tokyo police have arrested six people on suspicion of laundering money swindled in social media investment scams. Investigators believe the suspects had received a total of over 5 billion yen, or 34 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap 3-day win streak on fears over Mideast tensions
Tokyo stocks snapped a three-day winning streak Thursday, as concerns grew over intensifying tensions in the Middle East following re ... ( read original story ...)