Asian stocks have fallen while European markets are higher Monday after France’s elections left its legislature divided among left, center and far right, with no single political faction getting close
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps over 2% to hit a fresh high as Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street that saw the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs overnight. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, officials say. ( read original story ...)
Samsung Electronics wins cutting-edge AI chip order from Japan’s Preferred Networks
Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it won an order from Japanese artificial intelligence company Preferred Networks to make chips for AI applications using the South Korean firm's 2-nanometre foundry ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high
The Philippines hailed an "unprecedented" high in defence ties with Japan after the signing on Monday of a landmark military pact allowing deployment of forces on each other's soil in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber supplies its GEOLANDAR X-CV as OE on Mazda’s CX-70
The tires being supplied for Mazda were developed by utilizing specialized tuning to match its tread pattern, profile, and tire structure. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion Explores Conservation and Heritage for Future Applications in Expo 2025 Osaka
Discover the innovative design of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, inspired by tradition and sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Outlook: Bitcoin Struggles While Altcoins Lose Previous Gains
Your use of this website signifies your acceptance of our terms and conditions as well as our privacy policy. The crypto market is bearish today as Bitcoin touched a low of $55,000. Similarly, ...
Tokyo’s exclusive circle of government bond traders in demand amid policy shift
The world’s top hedge funds had begun to focus on the Bank of Japan’s reversal of its ultraloose monetary policy, shaking up the once sleepy backwater of global finance by hiring ... ventured on deck ...
Japan’s Suzuki: Important to keep fiscal discipline
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that it is “important to keep fiscal discipline to keep confidence in long-term fiscal health.” He added that he is “closely watching ...
‘History has been made.’ Why promises by Trump, GOP platform to defend crypto are a big deal for the industry.
In a move that could significantly impact the future of digital assets, the Republican Party has included language in its 2024 platform promising to ...
BlockDAG Dominates the Crypto Scene: 12 Billion Coins Snatched Up, Cardano & The Graph Left in the Shadows
In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape, a few names consistently capture the spotlight. Among these, BlockDAG, Cardano, and The Graph have garnered significant attention. Presently, while ...
Nikkei retreats from record high in choppy trading
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated from a record intraday high on Monday, as investors took profits following a multi-day rally. The Nikkei secured a record high of 41,112.24 in a choppy ...
Nikkei May Trade in Range Amid Uncertainty Over BOJ’s Policy Outlook
2345 GMT — Japanese stocks may see rangebound trade amid continued uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook. Nikkei futures are up 0.2% at 40945 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 160.75, compared ...
Frustrated by Japan’s same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for ‘photo weddings’
By Kim Kyung-Hoon and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO/YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Unable to get married legally in Japan, LGBTQ couples are celebrating their special bond by donning traditional kimonos and fashionable formal wear for elaborate "photo weddings". ( read original story ...)
Japan remembers slain former PM Shinzo Abe on shooting anniversary
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to carry on the legacy of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the second anniversary of the murder on Monday. ( read original story ...)