Japan's Nikkei share average rose for the first time in four sessions on Thursday, as chip-sector shares reversed early declines and bank shares rallied. The Nikkei ended the day up 0.31% at 38,079.70 ...
Japan’s Nikkei set for fourth losing session as chip stocks weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, putting it on course for its longest losing streak since October, as chip-sector shares followed global peers lower. The Nikkei was down 0.48% at ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.14%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Transportation Equipment, Pharmaceutical Industry and Marine Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the ...
Japan earthquake: Millions on high alert after 6.4 tremor leaves streets piled with rubble
Millions of people in Japan are on high alert after a 6.4 magnitude has hit the country with images showing buildings swaying from the tremor and rubble has been left in the streets ... ( read original story ...)
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
Shinkansen customers can bring small dogs, cats and other animals, including pigeons on board — but not snakes. ( read original story ...)
Police “Racial Profiling” in Japan called into question
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Zain, originally from Pakistan, now lives in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.The 27-year-old said he ... ( read original story ...)
Millions on alert after 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan
Scenes of ruin have emerged from southern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4. Millions of people are on alert after being jolted by the tremors on Wednesday night. The ... ( read original story ...)
Telegram Founder – Pavel Durov Discuses Crypto-Inspired Devices For Private Communication
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Pavel Durov revealed several details about Telegram’s journey and how the team has continuously prioritized its users
Arkansas lawmakers work to amend current crypto mining law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – Arkansas lawmakers are one step closer to amending the current crypto mining law in the state. According to content partner KARK, eight resolutions were presented to the House floor on Wednesday, April 17, with only two being passed.
Tokyo stocks snap 3 days of losses on bargain-hunting, TSMC earnings
Tokyo stocks rebounded Thursday, as investors snapped up shares sold after a three-day losing streak, and positive earnings from Taiw ...
Snake on Train Delays Japanese Bullet Service
Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the speedy "shinkansen" services. On Tuesday evening, a passenger alerted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘two-faced’ for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks have sufficient capital to withstand various stresses, BOJ report says
Japanese banks have sufficient capital and stable funding bases to withstand various types of stress, the Bank of Japan said in its semi-annual report on financial systems. But the central bank said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’
The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own actions" in the South ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake with magnitude of 6.3 hit southern Japan
The US Geological Survey said that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night (Apr 17). Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that the magnitude was 6.4. So far no major damage has ... ( read original story ...)
Eight injured after earthquake rocks Shikoku and Kyushu
The first earthquake to register an intensity of lower 6 on the main western island of Shikoku injured eight people and disrupted traffic but caused no tsunami, authorities said. ( read original story ...)