A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was detected Japan on Monday, shaking Tokyo and other cities, officials said, but no tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho reports 29.3% increase in Q2 net profit
Mizuho Financial Group , Japan's third-largest lender by assets, on Monday reported a 29.3% increase in second-quarter net profit. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo Games bribery scandal probe must focus on interest-serving structure
Under Japanese law, Tokyo Games organizing committee executives and employees ... a probe into the case even after the dark side of the Olympic and Paralympic business has been brought to light. The ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Governor Kuroda vows to continue monetary easing for now
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the central bank would stick to monetary easing to support the economy for the time being so as to achieve sustainable and stable inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Firefighters hold major disaster drill in Shizuoka, central Japan
About 3,000 firefighters have gathered in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, for the largest-ever drill assuming a massive earthquake along the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast. ( read original story ...)
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Subscriber picks is a weekly curation of the best from The Straits Times - where we bring you exclusive reports, in-depth analyses, and the latest happenings in Singapore and beyond. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sets Up Advanced Chip Business With Toyota, Sony
Next-generation chips are aimed to be produced by the late 2020s as Japan lags behind other nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sets Up New Chip Business. IBM and Other U.S. Allies Are Taking the Anti-China Alliance Seriously.
The move solidifies the U.S.’s attempts to launch its ‘Chip 4′ alliance with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to counter China in the chipmaking sector. Inflation was top of mind for voters in this ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes near Tonga; tsunami warnings issued for nearby islands
Hazardous tsunami waves from the earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicenter along the coasts of Niue and Tonga. ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Sony Set Up Advanced Chip Business in Japan
Next-generation chips are aimed to be produced by the late 2020s as Japan lags behind other nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt backs major firms in next-gen chip project
The Japanese government will pour half a billion dollars into a new project to develop and make next-generation microchips, chief cabinet secretary ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese govt drafts policy bracing for 8th wave of Covid-19 infections
Japan's Health Ministry on Thursday also decided at a meeting to revise the current five-scale alert of infection status to a four-scale one ... ( read original story ...)
FTX’s Japanese division ordered by financial regulator to halt business operations
Fried's FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has been ordered by the country's Financial Services Agency to suspend business ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Trust seeing surge in advisory requests as activists target Japan
The trust bank unit of Japan's Mizuho Financial Group Inc is fielding about 100 enquiries a month from companies seeking advice on shareholder engagement, highlighting deepening pressure from activist ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo opens Osaka store as Mario drives merchandise sales
Nintendo fans got a sneak peek at the video game giant's biggest official shop in Japan on Thursday, an 800-sq.-meter store in Osaka packed with thousands of toys and souvenirs based on hit series ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo unveils official store in Osaka before Friday’s opening
Run directly by the company, Nintendo Osaka is located on the 13th floor of Daimaru department store in the major commercial district of Umeda. ( read original story ...)