The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a “landmark” defense agreement Thursday that allows closer cooperation between their militaries and stands as a rebuke to China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Former foe Japan could and should be our next ally
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas visit to Australia this week was to have been his first overseas engagement since the election. It underscores the priority Japan now places on the bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Joe and Anthony Russo’s AGBO Sells $400M Stake to Nexon
The Tokyo-listed video games company could invest up to $500 million in the artist-led indie banner to more aggressively create and own movies, TV series, digital media and gaming experiences for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokio Marine names Masahito Hirai as CEO of Asia unit
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine Holdings has promoted Masahito Hirai to permanent chief executive officer of its subsidiary Tokio Marine Asia Pte. Singapore-based Tokio Marine Asia primarily oversees ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets track Wall Street surge but virus, inflation linger
Asian markets rose yesterday following a strong lead from yet another record on Wall Street that was fuelled by easing concerns about Omicron and remaining optimism about the economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Osaka casino to generate US$4.7bn in annual revenue
While Brazil is discussing in the political sphere joining the list of countries that include resorts integrated with casinos (IRs) as tourist and resource generation options, MGM Resorts and Orix’s ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Buy up Metaverse Real Estate in Virtual Land Boom
Real-estate transactions in the metaverse are reaching record highs. We spoke with companies investing in digital real estate to understand the economic model, ... ( read original story ...)
Global Hospitality Property Management Software Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2022-2028
Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Hospitality Property Management Software Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2022-2028 report by LP Information INC. As the global economy mends, the 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Tsai’s speech maintains the faith
A new year has started, bringing new aspirations for the months ahead. As people consider their personal resolutions, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) outlined those she envisions for the nation in her ... ( read original story ...)
Markets begin 2022 on a high note
Markets rose Monday in the first trading day of 2022 following stellar performances last year, as investors keep an eye on the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s energy dilemma: How to achieve security alongside decarbonization
Tokyo, in its bid to go green, needs to depend on nuclear energy for the time being to achieve its aims, and now is the time for the government to face this issue. ( read original story ...)
Five things to watch in Asian stocks amid 2022 reversal hopes
Traders looking for a turnaround in Asian stocks in 2022 will be keeping a watchful eye on Chinese stimulus, the direction of the dollar, fading retail participation and the outlook for equity ... ( read original story ...)
Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan for suspected drug possession
Former NRL player Blake Ferguson has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug possession after allegedly punching a man in a restaurant. Ferguson travelled to Japan after being contracted by the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mixed in scant New Year Eve trading
Shares were mixed in Asia on Friday after a late slide pulled major indexes into the red on Wall Street, leaving the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly below record highs. ( read original story ...)
Japanese New Year’s Festival,
There are, however, other woodcuts known as surimono, “things printed,” whose subjects are characters known in history and folklore, household gods, incidents in the daily life of the people and the ... ( read original story ...)
Arson suspect in fatal fire at Osaka clinic dies
Investigative sources say the man suspected of starting a deadly fire at a clinic in the western Japanese city of Osaka has died. His death will make it harder to determine the motive for the arson ... ( read original story ...)