Foreign investors ended a three-week trend of selling Japanese bonds by purchasing long-term securities, although analysts suggest the rebound could be fleeting amid ongoing market uncertainties. They ...
Japan’s Shrinking Economy Hints at Stagflationary Risk
Japan’s lack of growth over the last three quarters points to the risk of a sputtering economy transitioning toward a mild bout of stagflation instead of the positive growth cycle long sought by the ...
Investigative Journalism in Japan: Collaboration at 2024 J-Forum Fosters Stronger Growth
Journalism Practitioners Forum conference (J-Forum) in Japan, watchdog reporters came together to discuss their successful stories and share skills. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo traces Line security failure to Naver’s governance
In any case, it is important that subcontractor is appropriately managed and function properly.” Tokyo has been calling on Naver to trim its equity in Line Yahoo (LY), the operator behind Japan's most ... ( read original story ...)
Hop on an otaku culture adventure in Tokyo
Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Japan, is a paradise for otaku culture enthusiasts. With its anime, manga, and video games, the city offers a deep dive into this unique and colorful subculture. Explore ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on tech buying amid US rate cut hopes
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, buoyed by gains in technology-related shares on renewed hopes for interest rate cuts in the Unite ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rides tech rally to one-month closing high
Japan's Nikkei share average finished at its highest in a month on Thursday, as technology shares tracked their overseas peers higher after cooling U.S. inflation boosted market expectations for the ...
3 Growth Companies On The Japanese Exchange With At Least 24% Insider Ownership
Amidst a backdrop of marginal weekly losses on Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices, investors remain attuned to the Bank of Japan's hints at potential interest rate hikes. This cautious market ...
Yokohama to supply Geolandar tires as OE on Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs
The supplied tires were developed using Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary HAICoLab, an AI-based development framework. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Unmanned convenience store opens at Osaka expo site
On May 13, FamilyMart Co. opened an unmanned convenience store on the construction site of the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai" venue on the island of Yumeshima in the city of Osaka. It can be moved as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; BT in new £3bn cost savings push – business live
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda steps up electrification investment to $65 bln through FY2030
Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top rugby competition bucks trends, continues to grow as the game faces headwinds elsewhere
As professional rugby teams and tournaments around the world contend with tough financial headwinds Japan continues to buck the trend, experiencing historic growth both in teams and crowds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Insurer Moves Deeper into Foreign Credit Despite Higher Domestic Yields
Nippon Life Insurance, the largest insurer in Japan by asset size, is planning to invest more in foreign credit markets, looking to diversify its portfolio even as key domestic yields hover at decade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy skids, clouding BOJ’s rate hike plans
Japan's economy fell faster than expected in the first quarter as the weak yen continued to batter consumers, throwing a fresh challenge to the central bank's push to get interest rates further away ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts in first quarter
Japan’s economy contracted in the first quarter, squeezed by weaker consumption and external demand and throwing a fresh challenge to policymakers as the central bank looks to lift interest rates away ... ( read original story ...)