ROME, NOV 6 - The General Commissariat for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and Confartigianato have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote artisan excellence at the Universal Exhibition. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba seeks meeting with Trump this month, following Abe example
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is trying to arrange a stopover in the United States later this month to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, four sources with knowledge of the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top FX diplomat says recent yen moves drastic, one-sided
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Thursday that recent currency moves are somewhat drastic and one-sided, in a fresh warning against volatile market moves as the yen fell to near ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom trees are being cut down for safety reasons at airlift hub in western Tokyo
This dilapidated cherry blossom tree was cut down and removed from the east side of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. Removing unhealthy trees helps prevent diseases and pests from spreading to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Reverses Gains on Chip Stocks, Profit Guidance
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped, weighed by chip-related stocks and by disappointing profit guidance. The Topix index held onto gains, buoyed by financials which rallied on the back of higher bond yields following Donald Trump’s presidential win.
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.16%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Glass, Transportation Equipment and Banking sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 2.16%. The biggest gainers of the
Japan’s Biggest Base Pay Rise in 31 Years Keeps BOJ on Track
Japanese workers’ base salaries saw the largest increase in over three decades, supporting the Bank of Japan’s view that the economy remains on the recovery track and backing the case for a rate hike ...
Heads Up: Cebu Pacific Will Soon Start Flights to Sapporo, Japan
It's confirmed, Spotters: Cebu Pacific is launching direct flights to Sapporo in 2025. Many eagle-eyed Spotters have seen a new destination on Cebu Pacific's booking website when booking from Manila. ( read original story ...)
Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari’s Crypto Exchange Revenues ‘Up x9’ on 2023
The Japanese e-commerce titan Mercari has seen a ninefold rise in its crypto exchange trading revenues over the past year. Find out more!
Japan’s Nikkei set to retake 40,000 mark after Trump election victory; Hong Kong poised to slip
Investors in Asia will be looking at the impact of the Trump victory, in areas including clean energy and automotive stocks ...
Japanese Stock Futures Gain as Yen Extends Loss on Trump Win
Japanese stock futures rose as the yen extended losses against the dollar overnight after Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race raised expectations he will push for economic growth policies ...
Tokyo named best big city in the world by U.S. travel magazine
Tokyo officials were overjoyed after the Japanese capital was named the world’s best large city in a leading U.S. travel magazine. ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation-adjusted wages slip in Sept as price rises offset pay growth
Japan's inflation-adjusted wages fell for the second straight month in September, government data showed on Thursday, underlining the negative effect of persistently elevated prices on nominal pay. ( read original story ...)
Half of Japan firms target wage hike of 3% or more for 2025, Reuters survey shows
Slightly more than half of Japanese firms are looking to raise wages by 3% or more for the next business year, a Reuters survey showed, but a majority of companies baulked at Prime Minister Shigeru ... ( read original story ...)
Regional Revitalization Powering Japan’s Future
In Japan, regional revitalization has emerged as a cornerstone of solutions to issues such as population decline, achieving net-zero carbon emissions and rebuilding after natural disasters. Spurring ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bros’ Big Election Bet Paid Off
Web3 goons spent big this election season. The money has bought them new political influence and paved a way for their industry's future.