Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it tracks gains on Wall Street TOKYO -- Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index surges to another record high, approaching 42,000
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index closed Wednesday at another record high, gaining 0.6% to end trading at 41,831,99. That followed a record close on Tuesday, as world markets tracked gains on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unused defense budget in FY 2023 totals 130 bil. yen
The Japanese government left unused about 130 billion yen ($807 million) from the over 6.8 trillion yen that was earmarked as the def ( read original story ...)
Krungsri Organises Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2024, To Ignite Startup Growth Beyond ASEAN
Krungsri, in collaboration with Thai, Japanese, and ASEAN partners, organised the largest startup business matching event in ASEAN, providing a platform for over 60 rising startups from six countries ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea slams Japan’s additional release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima power plant
North Korea on Wednesday denounced Japan's additional discharge of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, saying that the world cannot help but face a "terrifying nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)
Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to growing cruise business
URAYASU, Japan >> Walt Disney and Japan’s Oriental Land Company unveiled plans today to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo in 2029, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing ... ( read original story ...)
6 die in Tokyo heatwave
Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings. ( read original story ...)
Six dead in Tokyo as Japan swelters in heatwave
Such severe heat in the middle of Japan’s rainy season is “rather rare”, a weather agency official said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Chinese man arrested after Japanese shrine vandalised
A Chinese man who has been accused of spray painting the word "toilet" and urinating on a pillar at a controversial Japanese shrine has been arrested, say local media reports. The man was arrested by police in Tokyo on Tuesday on suspicion of damaging property and desecrating a place of worship. ( read original story ...
Thames Water has cash to ‘last until May 2025’; Japan’s Nikkei hits record – business live
Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as London and Thames Valley water utility says talks over new funding continue. 09:05Alex Lawson Thames Water has £15.2bn of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 hits fresh high as Japan stocks continue to rally; Aussie business confidence climbs
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street that saw the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs overnight. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index logs record high close, gaining 2% to 41,580.17 as Wall St rallies
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index logs record high close, gaining 2% to 41,580.17 as Wall St rallies TOKYO -- Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index logs record high close, gaining 2% to 41,580.17 as Wall St ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index logs record close, as markets track rally on Wall St
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, with Tokyo’s benchmark hitting another record, after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.0% to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aiming to launch system for post-disaster medical services on ships
Japan's government is aiming to launch a system to provide medical services on ships at sea in case of large-scale disasters. ( read original story ...)
Japan aiming to launch system for post-disaster medical services on ships
Japan's government is aiming to launch a system to provide medical services on ships at sea in case of large-scale disasters. ( read original story ...)
Ferry runs aground and gets stuck on rocks in Japan
Japan Coast Guard said the weather near the site of the grounding ... and just as we were getting ready we felt an earthquake-like tremor. ‘Everyone on board was calm and no one raised their voices. When the ship started moving we all clapped.' ( read original story ...)