Foreigners pulled out of Japanese stocks for a sixth successive week through Sept. 21, due to lingering concerns over a stronger yen and increased caution ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Memo: Setting Expectations For The Osaka World Expo
Daily Memo: Setting Expectations For The Osaka World Expo is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ends long wait for comeback win against Putintseva in China
Naomi Osaka won a match after going a set down for the first time since 2022 on Friday, advancing to the third round of the China Open. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba, right, with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and other candidates, celebrates after Ishiba was elected as new head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party during its leadership election Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, Pool) ( read original story ...)
Japan’s scandal-hit ruling party picks next PM
Japan’s ruling party has elected Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, positioning the former defence chief as Japan's next leader. ( read original story ...)
New PM Shigeru Ishiba Confirms Stability in Japan’s Monetary Policy
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, affirmed that the country's accommodative monetary policy will remain unchanged. Ishiba emphasized a collaborative role for both the government and the ...
Governance Reforms Power Japan Forward
Discover how new corporate governance initiatives are revitalizing the Japanese market and creating opportunities for long-term value investors.
A “Grand Ring” to Join Countries and People at Osaka Kansai Expo
As preparations continue at the site of next year’s Osaka Kansai Expo, a massive wooden structure has been completed. The Grand Ring will encircle all the main attractions of the global gathering as a key symbol of the Expo as a whole. ( read original story ...)
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on fifth attempt
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalise the economy and see off security threats from powerful neighbours after triumphing in his fifth and what he called final leadership bid on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses hope for sustained economic growth under new PM
Japan's business leaders on Friday expressed hope that Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will accelerate the country's economic growth amid signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Reactions to Shigeru Ishiba’s selection as Japan’s next PM
Following are reactions to Shigeru Ishiba's election as leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, setting him up to take over as prime minister next week: TAKESHI NIINAMI, CEO, SUNTORY, CHAIRMAN, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reforms crypto gaming laws, easing entry for domestic startups
FSA’s proposed changes to crypto gaming laws represent a significant opportunity for Japan to strengthen its blockchain gaming industry.
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls for need to end deflation
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday stressed the need for the country's economy to fully emerge from deflation.
Shigeru Ishiba set to become Japan’s next PM: Yen strengthens against USD, bond yields decline
Shigeru Ishiba, a seasoned moderate politician, will be Japan’s next prime minister after winning the leadership election of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The 67-year-old former defense minister secured victory over his right-wing rival,
Plastic model maker, ramen lover: the obsessions of Japan’s next PM
Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader poised to become Japan's new prime minister, often appears in photos with a furrowed brow, but his expression immediately clears when he talks about one of his true loves – plastic models. ( read original story ...)
The hit zombie action comic achieving 8.5 million downloads in Japan, “In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in …
In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in English exclusively on MangaPlaza! ( read original story ...)