The Japanese government launched a third major round of auctions on Friday to select operators for two new offshore wind power areas capable of generating 1.05 gigawatts (GW) in the northern part of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Cryptos Again
The BTC-spot ETF market has failed to deter US lawmaker scrutiny. Senator Elizabeth Warren targeted cryptos on Sunday, calling for crypto regulations. BTC declined by 0.32% on Sunday. Reversing a 0.13 ...
Wall Street record propels Japan’s Nikkei to fresh 34-year peak
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh 34-year peak on Monday as the U.S. S&P 500's record-high close on Friday buoyed investor sentiment, despite continued signs of ...
Korea’s biz lobby donates $500,000 to Japan’s Noto quake relief efforts
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), Korea's biggest business lobby, said Monday it has donated $500,000 in aid to Japan's relief efforts involving a massive earthquake that killed more than 200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Premier Slips in Polls After Disbanding Tarnished Faction
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida showed no sign of recovery in a series of polls carried out over the weekend after he dissolved his scandal-hit faction in a bid to restore trust. Most Read from BloombergFlorida Governor DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Race, ( read original story ...)
Japan reports record closures of elderly care businesses in 2023: survey
Japan's elderly care sector is facing mounting challenges, with record number of business closures reported in 2023, a research report has shown. There were 510 closures, suspensions, or dissolutions, ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese trainees told to undergo contraception to work in Japan, survey shows
A recent survey showed nine women were advised by local intermediary organisations to undergo contraceptive treatment before working in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks keep surging, central banks seen on hold
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares tracked Tokyo higher on Monday as AI hype helped the tech sector ahead of a week brimming with central bank meetings, major economic data and corporate earnings. ( read original story ...)
Anime Japan 2024 Lineup Revealed
According to Natalie, 44 different shows will take part in the Anime Japan event this year. The event will take place on March 23 and 24 in Tokyo. Of course, the panels will be spread between stages as three main locations will comprise the event. ( read original story ...)
Japan Shock, South Korea Wobble Blow Asian Cup Wide Open
Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will lift the Asian Cup as the group stage approaches its climax. ( read original story ...)
Avatars, robots and AI: Japan turns to innovation to tackle labour crisis
Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. With 500 days to go before the spring 2025 opening of the Osaka World Expo, its secretary-general ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei May Rise After S&P 500 Hit Record High; BOJ in Focus
2342 GMT — Japanese stocks may rise after a U.S. tech rally sent the S&P 500 to an all-time high on Friday. Nikkei futures are up 0.9% at 36340 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 148.11, compared with 148.64 ...
Japan leads Asia stocks higher, central banks loom
The Bank of Japan is also expected to keep policy super-easy at a meeting on Tuesday, helped by a second month of slowdown in consumer prices. The general assumption among analysts is the central bank ...
Japan’s Orix to launch buyout fund in asset management pivot, CEO says
TOKYO -- Japanese finance group Orix will expand its asset management business with a private equity fund, seeing limited earnings growth ahead for its leasing and banking segments even with interest ...
An Osaka nursery is going the extra mile to stop Vietnamese kids falling behind
A nursery located in a part of the western metropolis of Osaka — an area known for its diverse ethnic mix — offers a window into what Japan could be if it continues to look for overseas solutions to ... ( read original story ...)
No toothbrush available? Japan dental experts give tips on oral care after quake
Many disaster victims have been forced to live in shelters following the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The Japan Dental Association has i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)