Although perovskites have attracted a lot of attention lately, anti-perovskites hold just as much potential as functional materials. Bearing a similar crystal structure to perovskites but with an ... ( read original story ...)
Alarming slump leaves Harry Kewell, Yokohama F. Marinos facing a relegation battle
It is perhaps a loss in squad depth that has proven an issue for Marinos, following the departure of rising star Joel Chima Fujita to Belgian Pro League outfit Sint-Truiden, while reliable rotation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $1.5 Trillion Pension Whale to Trigger Waves in Stocks, Currencies
And it owns one of the world’s biggest dollar stashes.Many analysts say Tokyo is getting ready to redirect some of those government-controlled dollars back into yen assets, a decision that could ripple through global financial markets given the sums involved. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion Announces Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Discover the innovative design of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, inspired by tradition and sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s net sale of foreign bonds in June biggest in two years
Domestic investors offloaded a net $24.42bln worth of foreign bonds last month, their largest monthly net selling since June 2022, as per Japan's Ministry of Finance data ...
Japan posts current account surplus of $17.7 bln in May
TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's current account surplus grew for the 15th straight month in May as a record primary income surplus more than offset the trade deficit, the Ministry of Finance said on ...
Japan books current account surplus of 18 billion USD in May
Japan logged a current account surplus of 2.85 trillion yen (about 18 billion U.S. dollars) in May, said a government report on Monday. The figure grew 41.8 percent from a year ago, preliminary data ...
Japan logs largest May current account surplus
Japan posted ¥2.84 trillion in current account surplus in May, up 41.8% from a year before and the largest for the month since comparable statistics became available in 1985, Finance Ministry data ...
Japan’s ruling LDP reeling from defeat in Tokyo assembly by-elections
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party was reeling in shock on Monday following its defeat in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly by-ele ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s tech and gaming odyssey: Things to do
Discover retro gaming bars. Amid Tokyo's futuristic landscape lie hidden gems that cater to nostalgia: retro gaming bars. These cozy spots are filled with classic consoles and gam ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Phase Out Coal Power by 2035, Climate Group says
Japan can triple its renewables capacity and aim to phase out coal power by 2035, a group of companies and NGOs said, as it urged the government to be more ambitious in accelerating its energy transition. ( read original story ...)
Record primary income lifts Japan’s May surplus to $18 billion
Japan's current account surplus expanded 41.8 percent from a year earlier to 2.85 trillion yen ($18 billion) in May, buoyed by its la ...
Frasers Hospitality gears up twin engines of growth for international expansion
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, is fortifying its international expansion through collaborations. ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Y2.849 Trillion Current Account
Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.849 trillion yen in May, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. That exceeded ...
Japan’s base pay rises by most in 31-years, part-time workers see robust gains
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese workers saw their average base pay climb 2.5% in May - the fastest pace in 31 years as bumper pay hikes offered by companies in annual wage negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said labour shortages are prodding smaller firms to hike wages and pass on rising costs through price increases, signaling confidence the country was making progress toward ... ( read original story ...)