Japan's economy expanded an annualised 2.8% in the October-December quarter, government data showed on Monday, faster than a median market forecast for a 1.0% increase. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Railroad Co. Marks 130 Years with a Focus on Sustainability and Community
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9048) ) has provided an update. Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. has released its Integrated Report 2024, highlighting ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: What will the Japan Pavilion for 2025 Osaka Expo be like?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the Japan Pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, set to open in Ap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan widens family registry’s nationality entry, paving way to list Taiwan
Under the current framework, a non-Japanese person marrying a Japanese national is added in the spouse's family registry, including name and nationality as part of the document's marriage information.
BOJ Nearing End of Bank Stock Sales Shifts Focus to ETF Assets
The Bank of Japan is on course to finish offloading millions of dollars of stocks that it bought from beleaguered banks during the financial crisis two decades ago sooner than scheduled, a development ...
Japan’s $1.5bn bet on ultra-thin solar cells in challenge to China
Japan is betting $1.5bn on a breakthrough in next-generation ultra-thin, light and bendy solar panels, subsidising the commercialisation of a technology that analysts say could disrupt China’s ... ( read original story ...)
‘I invest £2.5bn in the world’s most surprising economy’
Fund Of The Week quizzes fund managers about how they’re investing your money. If you’d like to suggest which funds you want to hear about and pitch your questions to the managers, sign up to the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Trump’s Crypto Cops Still Police Fraud? This Flashy Startup Poses a Test
Unicoin bills its token as being backed by billions of dollars in real-world assets, but Biden administration regulators and some crypto executives were skeptical.
The Next Big Opportunity in Crypto – The Best Investment for Massive Returns in 2025
As the cryptocurrency market prepares for its next bull cycle, investors are searching for the most promising projects that could deliver massive returns in 2025. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain foundational assets,
Japan’s Kobayashi completes perfect weekend in Sapporo
Olympic champion Ryoyu Kobayashi completed a perfect weekend in front of his home Japanese crown with a second consecutive ski jumping World Cup win in Sapporo on Sunday. On Saturday, Kobayashi ... ( read original story ...)
Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr.’s pre-wedding photos in Osaka, Japan
More than six months after their engagement, YouTuber Zeinab Harake and basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. are gearing up for their wedding. Just last Valentine's Day, February 14, the content ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has figured out how to build resilient housing in disaster-prone places — here’s what the US can learn
Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement. ( read original story ...)
Australians snapping up ‘cheap’ houses in Japan to escape housing crunch
The IT contractor said he was seduced by the contrast of the traditional temple-esque slanted roof with the large yard and wraparound porch, not unlike those in Queensland properties. It offers a ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Economic Crisis Is Tracking Japan’s Downturn In The 1990’s
Macroeconomic indicators – stocks, bonds, debt levels, real estate, unemployment – show that China's downturn is following the same path as Japan's post-1990 crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Equities In 2025: Goldilocks Would Approve
We believe a combination of macroeconomic, geopolitical and regulatory tailwinds could bode well for Japanese equities in 2025. Read more here.
Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted
The move, quickly seized upon by his political rivals, was the latest in a series that Javier Milei has made that seem to mirror President Trump.