The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook, after Tokyo's trade deal with Washington cleared some uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Japan and parts of Pacific Coast
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast, stretching from the California-Mexico border up to the Alaska-British Columbia border. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's coast. Follow live updates for the latest on advisories, warnings, damage and wave locations. ( read original story ...)
After New York, London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
The BRIDGE roadshow has officially arrived in Osaka, marking the third pivotal stop in a global journey that is shaping the future of media, technology, and cross-cultural collaboration. Launched by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at its group company as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief at a group company after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank Joins K2 Pictures’ Indie Film Fund (Exclusive)
MUFG Bank’s multimillion-dollar investment in Tokyo’s K2 Pictures — unveiled at Cannes with support from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals blue-chip support for a new, ... ( read original story ...)
After New York and London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
This roadshow series across major cities of the world in the leadup to BRIDGE Summit 2025 will directly inform the Summit’s programming and partnerships in Abu Dhabi, and the work of the BRIDGE ... ( read original story ...)
8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast ( read original story ...)
Russia earthquake is among the strongest ever recorded: Here’s the top 10
The earthquake appeared to be the strongest since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan in March 2011 that caused a massive tsunami and nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)
Japanese technology giant Panasonic announces a new chief as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief executive after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
Nissan racks up red ink, but the Japanese automaker promises a return to profit later this year
Japanese automaker Nissan sank into a 115.8 billion yen (US$782 million) loss for April-June, but promised Wednesday to return to profitability later this year. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, tsunami warning resurfaces memories of Fukushima disaster
Residents across Japan's Pacific coast rushed to higher ground on Wednesday as tsunami warnings following a massive earthquake off Russia's Far East resurfaced painful memories and lessons from the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Steel 1Q Loss Y1.49B Vs Net Y2.32B
Osaka Steel Co. Ltd. (5449.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y25.77 bln Y31.63 bln Operating Profit (Y475.00 mln) Y2.15 bln Pretax Profit (Y1.59 bln) Y3.53 bln Net Profit (Y1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami waves arrive on Japan’s coast after earthquake in Russia, triggering tsunami alerts for US West Coast
Tsunami waves arrived on the eastern coast of Japan following a powerful 8.8. magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia that also sparked fears of a tsunami in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
WSJ seeks a Tokyo reporter
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter in Tokyo to cover business, finance and geopolitics in Japan and across Asia. The central focus of the role will be major Japanese-headquartered companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 8.0 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A tsunami advisory was also issued for the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, and a tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii, the U.S. National Weather Service said. ( read original story ...)