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Mizuho Trust Bank to boost shareholder advisory staff by 30% as Japan activist pressure builds
The trust banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group plans to increase staffing in its equity strategy consulting business by 30% to meet customer demand for shareholder relations advice, its chief ...
Dollar at 7-month low in 140 yen on speculation over US-Japan talks
The U.S. dollar hit a seven-month low in the upper 140 yen range Monday on speculation the U.S. administration will urge Japan to add ...
Yen strengthens against US dollar amid tariff talks
The yen temporarily climbed into the 140-yen range against the US dollar on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on Monday, reaching its strongest level since September 2024. Growing uncertainty in US ...
Over half a million visit Osaka Expo one week since opening
According to the expo association, a total of over 500,000 general attendees have visited the Osaka Expo in the first ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Parks Jr. bounces back in Osaka’s win, Adams outshines Chiu
Ray Parks Jr. bounced back in Osaka's latest win, while Roosevelt Adams outshined Geo Chiu in Yamagata’s victory over Ehime in the 2024-25 season of the Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)
Temple assesses damage after magnitude 5 quake hit central Japan
Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture reported damage from the magnitude 5 earthquake that hit the northern part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Buys Another 330 BTC as BTC Moves Above $87K
Metaplanet picked up 330 BTC bring its overall holdings to 4,855 BTC, worth over $420 million, based on current prices. This is the Japanese firm's third bitcoin purchase this month, even as broader ...
Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund Participates in Expo 2025 Osaka
The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has announced its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka as part of the Saudi Pavilion, taking place in Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025. CDF’s presence at ...
KSA Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka / Foster + Partners
Completed in 2025 in Japan. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka has opened to the public. Designed by Foster + Partners and located on the ... ( read original story ...)
This Discreet Industry Is Fueled by Tokyo’s Tourism Boom
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday Tokyo has no plan to terminate a trade deal struck with the U.S. in 2019, but will keep voicing "grave concern" over inconsistency between the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Set to Give Emergency Proposal on Tariffs
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday is set to make an emergency proposal in the wake of the US tariffs, urging the government to strengthen loan support for companies and boost domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan embraces lab-made fuels despite costs and climate concerns
Japanese utilities say e-methane is chemically almost identical to natural gas but is effectively carbon-neutral. ( read original story ...)
Japan April economy report cites US tariff ‘uncertainty’
Japan has altered the wording in its monthly economic report for the first time in eight months, using the term "uncertainty" in reference to US trade policies. ( read original story ...)
Chelsea’s head coach’s tears, 4 months after his inauguration in Yokohama, are suddenly intensifying
Coach Steve Holland (55), who served as a coach for Chelsea and the English national soccer team, is Yokohama F.It was a blitzkrieg in Marinos. Yokohama club will terminate the contract with Holland ... ( read original story ...)