Japan’s inflation is set to cool sharply from its peak as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s energy subsidies kick in, complicating the picture for investors trying to gauge whether the central bank is ... ( read original story ...)
Softbank-Backed Arm Rules Out UK Listing for Now to Focus on US IPO
Arm Ltd. has decided against selling shares on the London Stock Exchange for now, dealing a blow to UK politicians who were lobbying the home-grown technology giant ahead of its initial public ...
Japan’s space debris removing startup Astroscale secures $74M in series G round
Astroscale Holdings Tokyo-based Astroscale Holdings, the Japanese startup offering space debris removal services, has secured approximately 10.1 billion yen (about $74 million) ...
Asia-Pacific markets set to trade mixed as U.S. bond yields briefly top 4% overnight
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade mixed as U.S. treasury bond yields briefly topped 4% overnight on Wall Street, weighing equities down. In ...
Japan corporate capex rises despite weaker profits
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter in the final three months of 2022, data released on Thursday showed, offering relief to policymakers counting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Firms Boost Spending Despite Global Economic Slowdown
Japan’s businesses continued to increase spending for five straight quarters despite headwinds including a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ONE N’ ONLY Talk Singing in Portuguese for ‘Get That’ & Upcoming Latin America Tour
Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY are in the midst of a five-month streak of continuous new releases in celebration of the fifth anniversary of their debut. Billboard Japan spoke to the group prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: D.O., Zico, Crush, Yang Se Chan, Choi Jung Hoon, And Lee Yong Jin Embody Chaos In Special Teaser For “No Math School Trip”
Watch: D.O., Zico, Crush, Yang Se Chan, Choi Jung Hoon, And Lee Yong Jin Embody Chaos In Special Teaser For “No Math School Trip” ... ( read original story ...)
2 women dead after car crashes into hospital in Osaka
Two elderly women were killed on Wednesday after a car crashed into a hospital in western Japan, local authorities said. ( read original story ...)
A Locals’ Guide to Tokyo: The Must-See Stops Most Tourists Miss
Side streets with old-world charm and new-chef restaurants. Evening cruises on the city’s maze of rivers. Insiders share their favorite places and pursuits. ( read original story ...)
Can South Korea and Japan overcome their past and focus on the future?
What does it take to heal old wounds? Leaders in Japan and South Korea are finding out as they work to improve their countries’ troubled relations. ( read original story ...)
How much exposure do global banks have to crypto?
The exposure that banks around the world have to crypto is minuscule, according to a new report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Bitcoin rises to start March, and another ex-FTX exec pleads guilty: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Op-ed: Offshoring crypto hurts the financial system and America’s geopolitical standing, says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
By embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can update its financial system, while also solidifying its status as a geopolitical powerhouse. America is at a o ...
Japan’s new supercomputer will forecast heavy rains 6 hours in advance
The Japan Meteorological Society can now efficiently predict landslides and earthquakes, thanks to a new supercomputer system. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says pregnancy isn’t stopping her from training
Naomi Osaka is determined to keep up her fitness as her pregnancy progresses, as the world-class tennis player posted a video of herself rallying a ball around on the courts, a month after announcing ... ( read original story ...)