MegazoneCloud has expressed confidence in its initial public offering (IPO), which could value the Korean cloud management company up to $7 billion, by selecting several big-name brokerages as lead ...
IU treats staff to gourmet food trucks after successful Osaka concert; Earns praise for thoughtful gesture
Singer-actress IU wraps up successful Osaka concert, treating staff to gourmet delights like takoyaki and ramen. Her generous gestures earn praise as she gears up for an upcoming American tour. Fans ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: 67% of kenjinryo dorms in Tokyo area are for males only
A University of Tokyo student organization is claiming a large gender gap among prefectural-run student dormitories, with more than 67 percent reserved for male students only. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kokusai Electric to hold secondary offering; KKR to sell shares
Kokusai Electric said on Wednesday it would hold a secondary offering of up to 60.4 million shares, with investors including private equity firm to sell shares. The secondary offering would be worth about 326 billion yen ($2. ( read original story ...)
New commander at air base in northern Japan is ‘perfect fit’, USFJ commander says
Misawa Air Base, home to two squadrons of F-16 Fighting Falcons, welcomed a new commander Monday who’s no stranger to the base in northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it tracks gains on Wall Street
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it tracks gains on Wall Street TOKYO -- Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index hits another record high, approaching 42,000 as it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index surges to another record high, approaching 42,000
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index closed Wednesday at another record high, gaining 0.6% to end trading at 41,831,99. That followed a record close on Tuesday, as world markets tracked gains on ... ( read original story ...)
Centara named the strongest brand in “Thailand 50” report
Centara Hotels & Resorts claims the top spot of Brand Finance’s Thailand 50 report as “Thailand's Strongest Brand of 2024” two years in a row.
The city where visitors are encouraged to ‘eat till they’re bankrupt’
Let’s be honest. Osaka hasn’t got Tokyo’s mind-bending urban sprawl, where every turn opens up a world of adventure. Likewise, it lacks the historic temples, tree-covered hills and ancient ...
The city where visitors are encouraged to ‘eat till they’re bankrupt’
Let’s be honest. Osaka hasn’t got Tokyo’s mind-bending urban sprawl, where every turn opens up a world of adventure. Likewise, it lacks the historic temples, tree-covered hills and ancient ...
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Wimbledon after ‘doubts started trickling in’
Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon return came with a side of self-doubt. The four-time Grand Slam champion crashed out of her second-round matchup against American teen sensation Emma Navarro, 6-4 ...
Tokyo Stock Index Hits New Record High
Japan's benchmark stock index hit a new record high Tuesday, with chip and electronics stocks gaining after a rise in U.S. technology shares. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2% to close at 41580.17, ...
Yokohama Is Said to Be in Talks for Goodyear’s OTR Tire Business
Yokohama Rubber Co. is in advanced talks to buy Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Off-the-Road tire business for at least $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese company has ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber in talks to buy Goodyear’s off-road tyre business for at least $1 billion, Bloomberg says
Japan's Yokohama Rubber is in talks to buy Goodyear Tire & Rubber's off-road tyre business for at least $1 billion, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Yokohama Rubber's shares fell as much as 7% before ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested on fresh charges of killing his three children
Police on Wednesday arrested a 46-year-old jobless man on fresh charges of killing his three children at their home in Tokyo and setting fire to the house in May. Yusuke Goto admitted to the allegations, telling police officers: "I did an atrocious act. I'm sorry." ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unused defense budget in FY 2023 totals 130 bil. yen
The Japanese government left unused about 130 billion yen ($807 million) from the over 6.8 trillion yen that was earmarked as the def ( read original story ...)