Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index set a record for a closing high on Friday. Semiconductor-related shares drove the gains on bullish expectations for the AI industry.
Japan finance minister announces task force for Anthropic’s Mythos AI model: ‘I told the…’
Japan is on high alert, establishing a task force to combat severe cybersecurity threats posed by Anthropic's advanced AI, Mythos. This powerful AI has already identified thousands of critical ...
Osaka reaches Madrid third round with win over Osorio
Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open for the first time after defeating Camila Osorio 6-2, 7-5 in her clay-court season debut. The four-time Grand Slam champion rallied from a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka bounces back at Madrid Open after retirement fears
Naomi Osaka silenced retirement fears with a winning return at the Madrid Open, beating Camila Osorio 6-2 7-5. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, global capital of the suit-and-tie, is encouraging wearing shorts to reduce reliance on air conditioning
Last year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This summer, they are encouraging 'cool' attire that 'prioritises ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at all-time high on tech rally
Tokyo stocks ended higher on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index closing at another record high, supported by gains in heavyweight ...
Japan’s central bank confronts two-way risk fueled by war in Middle East
While the central bank remains committed to tightening, uncertainty around the conflict’s economic impact has forced policymakers to be even more cautious than usual.
Japan’s core inflation stays below central bank target
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation slowed below the central bank's 2% target for a second straight month in March, data showed on Friday, as government fuel ...
Japan’s 3 Megabanks, JBIC to Provide 250 B. Yen for U.S. Projects
Japan's three megabanks and the government-backed Japan Bank for International Cooperation plan to provide 250 billion yen, or about 1.5 billion dollars, in loans for the first round of projects in ...
2 women in their 20s die after jumping from 19th floor of Osaka building
Two women in their 20s died after they apparently jumped from the 19th floor of a building in the Umeda district of Osaka on Thursday. According to police, a passerby called 110 at around 1:40 p.m. ( read original story ...)
US thanks Japan for defense upgrade and Patriot guided missile decision
Japan on Friday quickly approved a U.S. request for shipment of surface-to-air Patriot guided missiles produced in Japan ( read original story ...)
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Loses Momentum as Japan Inflation Data and Iran Tensions Pressure Markets
Bitcoin hovers near $77,800 as Japan's inflation climbs to 1.8% and Iran's naval actions disrupt oil supply, raising concerns about global rate hikes.
Bitcoin rally is stalling as Japanese inflation adds to Iran war–driven market jitters
Crypto markets weaken amid rising Japan inflation, Iran war oil disruptions, and expectations of a hawkish Bank of Japan.
Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store in central Japan
The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya, central Japan, to help househ ... ( read original story ...)