Asian markets are mixed with Japan’s benchmark index gaining more than 1% after a rally in technology stocks propelled the Nasdaq composite to a record high ( read original story ...)
A second high court rules that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. ( read original story ...)
Onagawa nuclear plant’s restart sparks concerns over evacuation routes
Residents, particularly those of islands close to the newly restarted plant, lament the limited options for escaping a disaster. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric to Strengthen Production Facilities for Energy System Business in U.S. and Japan
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., headquartered in Pitt ... ( read original story ...)
Asia: Japan boosts stocks, gold hits record
JAPANESE stocks gained, while most other markets in Asia fell amid caution ahead of next week’s US election and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Punk Scene Takes Center Stage in Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Project ‘Ria’ From ‘Plan 75’ Producer – TIFFCOM
Ria,' a feature debut exploring Manila's underground punk and porn scene and social activism is participating at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits two-week high as tech shares track Nasdaq’s record high
Japan's Nikkei share average touched a two-week high on Wednesday, as technology stocks tracked Nasdaq's record closing high overnight. The Nikkei was up 1.25% at 39,390.49 by the midday break, its highest level since Oct.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome the Urawa Red Diamonds to the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the 35th round of the J1 League. ( read original story ...)
Paz Vega Thriller ‘Death Has No Master’ Lands at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market – TIFFCOM
Paz Vega-starrer 'Death Has No Master,' a Venezuela-set thriller from Jorge Thielen Armand, is participating in the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. ( read original story ...)
What to look for at Bank of Japan’s policy meeting this week
The Bank of Japan concludes a two-day policy meeting on Thursday, days after the ruling coalition's loss in a weekend election that has heightened political uncertainty and complicates efforts to roll ... ( read original story ...)
Pressure campaign secures release of crypto executive from Nigerian prison
Gambaryan has been released from a Nigerian prison following a high-profile pressure campaign by current and former government officials, members of Congress and state attorneys general ...
Tokyo Customs fails to ask tourists to pay over $2.22M in tax for missing duty-free items
Tokyo Customs failed to ask inbound foreign tourists to pay at least 339.87 million yen (about $2.22 million) in consumption tax for failing ･･･ ...
Japan’s 2011 disaster-hit region sees reactor restart for 1st time
A nuclear reactor resumed operation Tuesday for the first time in northeastern Japan since the region was affected by the 2011 earth ( read original story ...)
Japan’s No. 2 Pension Fund Aims to Double Alternative Assets
Japan’s second-biggest pension fund aims to double its holdings of alternative assets such as real estate and private equity to boost returns. ( read original story ...)
15-year-old boy arrested for killing mother sent to family court in Sapporo
The Sapporo District Public Prosecutors Office has sent a 15-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of killing his 40-year-old mother to the Sapporo Family Court. He will remain detained until Nov ... ( read original story ...)
Cappu Films Launches Busan Prize-Winner ‘Waterdrop’ and Competition Title ‘So It Goes’ at Tokyo Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong-based Cappu Films will use TIFFCOM to launch sales activities on two films that were recently at the Busan festival. ( read original story ...)