Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers and services sector firms slid in April from the prior month, dragged down by cost-of-living pressures and shaky economic conditions in major market ... ( read original story ...)
For Unforgettable Neapolitan-Style Pizza, Hit This New Spot In Tokyo
While Tokyo may not be the first destination that comes to mind for pizza, avid pie lovers promise to be delighted by the offerings at this recently opened spot. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek tops Roland Garros entry list; Osaka, Kerber to return
Defending champion Iga Swiatek leads the whole of the Top 10 in the entry list for Roland Garros 2024, which is based on this week's edition of the WTA rankings. All but three of ( read original story ...)
GOP lawmaker demands action from Japan PM on key issue impacting hundreds of US children abroad
GOP Rep. Chris Smith is calling on Japan's prime minister to act to ensure that hundreds of American children abducted by their parents in Japan are reunited with their families. ( read original story ...)
US ambassador urges Japan to boost weapon production for stronger security alliance
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons for a stronger security alliance during conflict. ( read original story ...)
Bain proposes Japan’s Kioxia IPO to clear $5.8 bln loan refinance
Bain Capital has proposed an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan's Kioxia Holdings as part of a plan to allow the money-losing chipmaker to refinance a $5.8 billion loan coming due in June, ... ( read original story ...)
Bain Proposes IPO of Japan’s Kioxia to Clear Way for $5.8 Billion Loan Refinance, Source Says
Bain Capital has proposed an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan's Kioxia Holdings as part of a plan to allow the money-losing chipmaker to refinance a $5.8 billion loan coming due in June, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan bets on solid-state batteries, gigacasting for next-gen EVs
Japan's Nissan Motor will begin to produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles at scale by early 2029 and use huge casting machines as it seeks to raise efficiency and drive down costs on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court rejects inmates’ claim that same-day notice of execution violates Constitution
The Osaka District Court on April 15 dismissed a lawsuit filed by two death row inmates against the government claiming that notifying prison・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Asia hedge funds benefit in Q1 from Japan rally, recovery in China
Asia-focused hedge funds started 2024 with a strong first quarter, cashing in on a prolonged rally in Japanese stocks, a tentative turnaround in Chinese equities, and a boom in artificial intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s China Reckoning
Not long after the ink dried on the 2008 joint statement, Beijing dispatched vessels to patrol the waters around the Senkaku Islands (known in China as the Diaoyu Islands). To this day, Chinese ships ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea foreign ministry summons Japan diplomat over disputed islands
South Korea's foreign ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat on Tuesday to protest a claim in Japan's annual diplomatic policy Bluebook over a group of islands between the countries at the centre of a ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korean champions Ulsan to duel Japanese club Yokohama for berth in AFC Champions League final
Two-time reigning South Korean champions Ulsan HD FC will battle Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos this month for a spot in the final of the top Asian club football tournament. The two teams will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister says he’s closely watching FX
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was closely watching currency moves and will provide a "thorough response as needed" after the dollar surged to a fresh 34-year high. ( read original story ...)
Double duty: Twin sisters in east Japan achieve dream of becoming police officers
A total of 332 new officers entered the Kanagawa Prefectural Police academy here on April 12, and among them were a pair of twins. Karen N・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Little Red Dot’ dreams big at Singapore Pavilion for Osaka World Expo 2025
At the Pavilion, the STB will showcase the best that Singapore has to offer in food, culture, the arts and innovation. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)