JERA Nex, the dedicated global renewable energy business subsidiary of Japan's largest power company JERA, has unveiled a major U.S. expansion. ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Mertens Live Stream & TV Channel, August 8
On Thursday, Naomi Osaka (No. 95 in the world) takes on Elise Mertens (No. 35) in the Round of 32 at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024. Catch live tennis on Tennis Channel on Fubo. Osaka is ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024 2024: Osaka vs. Mertens Prediction
Osaka has won 30.1% of her return games over her last 10 tournaments, and 76.5% of her service games. Mertens has won 65.8% of her service games over her last 10 tournaments, and 34.2% of her return ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan agree on trade pact amendments to reduce barriers
Indonesia and Japan on Thursday agreed on amendments to an economic agreement to reduce or remove trade barriers, Indonesia said, predicting the revision will boost bilateral trade. ( read original story ...)
Japan closely watching stock moves but is not in a phase of action, finance minister says
Japanese authorities are closely watching stock market developments but are not in a phase of taking specific actions, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, as volatility in the country's ...
Japan’s 30-Year Bond Auction Draws Decent Demand After BOJ Hike
The average bid-to-cover ratio for the debt rose to 3.47, the highest in two months, in the sale by the Ministry of Finance of ¥900 billion ($6.1 billion) of benchmark bonds maturing in June 2054. The lowest price accepted was ¥99.3, exceeding the ¥99. ...
Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami fears after massive 7.1 tremor rocks towns and cities
A tsunami warning has been issued in Japan after a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit the region with fears that the sea level could rise by one metre on the Pacific coast ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Earthquake Hits Near Japan’s Main Southwest Island
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the coast of Miyazaki on Japan’s main southwest island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami warning, the Meteorological Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Ups Forecast After AI Demand Helps Sales Beat
Tokyo Electron Ltd. raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year to March after reporting a better-than-expected surge in sales. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
Rahm Emanuel will sit out Nagasaki’s peace ceremony over Israel’s exclusion from the annual event to commemorate the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, the embassy said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower as U.S. economy concerns weigh
Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday, as pockets of dip-buying eventually gave way to selling amid lingering concern over the U.S. economy and market volatility. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘Phoenix’ fireworks displayed in Niigata Prefecture
The easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s surprise rate rise a real head-scratcher for some analysts
Some analysts are skeptical about consumption actually being stimulated, saying that positive wage growth will not necessarily guarantee that.
Japan authorities closely watching stock moves, not in phase of action, finance minister says
Japanese authorities are closely watching stock market developments but not in a phase of taking specific actions, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, as the financial markets remain ...
“Since becoming a mom, kids saying I’m their favorite player is really huge” – Naomi Osaka delves into importance of being a ‘role model’ as a mother
Naomi Osaka delved into the importance of becoming a role model for the younger generation of players after clinching a win against Ons Jabeur in the opening round of the National Bank Open. The Japanese ousted the Tunisian 6-3, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Public Servants May See Biggest Pay Hike in 32 Years
From school teachers to maritime workers, Japan’s civil servants will likely see the biggest salary increases in over three decades, in a development expected to help spur a recovery in consumer demand. ( read original story ...)