Tokyo stocks were mixed Thursday morning as prevailing concerns over the U.S. debt ceiling issue were offset by the buying of semicon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Drift Lower At Open
Tokyo stocks drifted lower at the open Thursday, with investors alarmed by the lack of progress on US debt ceiling negotiations despite a looming deadline. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida Meets Sri Lanka President on Debt Repair Talks
Kishida's meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe comes days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for achieving timely restructuring agreements with the country's creditors. The global lender said Sri Lanka's macroeconomic situation was improving. ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Industrial Trust buys Osaka data centre for 52 billion yen, to raise S$200 million via new units
MAPLETREE Industrial Trust (MIT) is acquiring a new data centre in downtown Osaka, Japan, through the purchase of the trust beneficial interest for a consideration of 52 billion yen (S$507.9 million). ( read original story ...)
Being US pawn will only hurt Tokyo
The big question, however, is this: Can Tokyo's dream of revitalizing its chip industry come true by serving as Washington's pawn and cutting off close ties with Beijing in the chip sector? History offers a clue. Japan used to be a semiconductor powerhouse ... ( read original story ...)
Evil Geniuses C0M On Overcoming Self-Doubt To Qualify For VCT Masters Tokyo
A few months later, the “potential” has finally pushed its way to the forefront of VALORANT as Evil Geniuses officially booked their ticket to VCT Masters Tokyo following their dominant 2-0 victory over Cloud9. For C0M, being able to experience this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to donate 100 military vehicles to Ukraine
Japan is planning on donating around 100 military vehicles to Ukraine. The country held a ceremony where two half-ton trucks were on display to celebrate the donation. ( read original story ...)
Japan to implement anti-money laundering rules for crypto: report
Japan will introduce strict anti-money laundering rules on cryptocurrency transactions from June 1, the Southeast Asian nation’s cabinet decided on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms feel ‘sense of crisis’ over falling birthrate – Reuters poll
More than nine out of 10 Japanese firms feel a sense of crisis about the country's accelerating birthrate decline, with few hopeful that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government can arrest the fall, ( read original story ...)
Perfect Trick, Perfect Spot: Shane Oneill Flips Out (And In) On This Ledge In Tokyo
Throw in the golden hour sunset in the background and there's just nothing left to say. Call him robotic, call him whatever—Shane is one of the most talented skaters to ever step foot on one of these ... ( read original story ...)
What really happened to the man from a ‘parallel universe’ who bewildered Japan
A businessman, whom people say looked just like any other traveler, arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Upon checking his passport, authorities found that he came from Taured, a country that does not exist. ( read original story ...)
Is Japan’s world-beating stock-market rally merely a function of a weak yen? One analyst thinks so.
The rally that propelled Japanese stocks to the highest level in nearly 33 years is a direct result of renewed weakness in Japanese yen, said a strategist ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong to Nagoya Flight on Hong Kong Airlines
Nagoya is an excellent destination for those looking to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Sofia Coppola on Tokyo, Suntory Whisky, and 20 Years of Lost in Translation
She even threw a few Easter eggs into this new project for longtime fans, paying homage to the romantic dramedy, which stars Bill Murray as a movie star in Tokyo to promote Suntory. Tokyo has always ... ( read original story ...)
Day 7: Everything Gundam in Yokohama
So, seeing this life-sized "moving Gundam" is a BIG DEAL. I hope that's coming across. When we showed up at Yokohama Harbor, I was beyond excited. I knew this would likely be my favorite part of this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide 100 military vehicles to Ukraine
Japan has held a ceremony marking its planned donation of about 100 military vehicles to Ukraine, as Tokyo seeks to provide equipment that can be of broader military use than its earlier shipments of ( read original story ...)