But in Japan — which values predictability and loves abbreviated phrases — the anxiety over Trump 2.0 has been neatly packaged in “moshi-tora,” a term so ubiquitous these days that it’s unavoidable ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Found Liable for Multibillion-Dollar Fraud
When Do Kwon’s crypto empire fell to pieces, tens of billions of dollars were wiped out. A civil jury in the US has found he lied to investors.
The IPO market is starting to thaw after a 2-year freeze, signaling more upside ahead for the stock market
The IPO market is finally starting to show some signs of life following a two-year freeze of companies going public. That suggests to LPL strategists Dr. Quincy Krosby and Jeffrey Buchbinder that ...
Football: Sapporo battle past Gamba for 1st win of J-League season
Consadole Sapporo saw off Gamba Osaka 1-0 to secure their first win of the season in the J-League top flight on Saturday, ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the campaign. Midfielder Hiroki ... ( read original story ...)
Red Bull on a different level at Japan GP, says Ferrari’s Sainz
Red Bull's dominant display in Saturday's qualifying sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix proved they are in a different league, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said as he vowed to fight for a spot on the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval exercises, including anti-submarine warfare training, in a show of force Sunday in the South China Sea where ... ( read original story ...)
Verstappen is back after troubles in Australia and claims pole in Japan
Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen clocked 1 minute 28.197 seconds, just 0.066 ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. ( read original story ...)
Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of support to secure a steady supply of chips ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as bargain-hunting loses steam
Tokyo stocks were mixed Tuesday morning as investors looked for bargains including chip-related issues following the Nikkei's fall th ...
US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) -Defence forces of the U.S., Japan, Australia and the Philippines will conduct "maritime cooperative activity" on April 7 to support a free and open ... ( read original story ...)
Motor racing-Red Bull’s Verstappen fastest in final practice in Japan
Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of ... ( read original story ...)
So, how is Japan’s economy faring now?
Japan's economy is seeing some pretty wild twists and turns, making for an intriguing, but kinda nerve-wracking, story.
Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom
Crowds are gathering in Tokyo to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, which are blooming later than expected in the capital because of cold weather. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-What US-Japan defense shakeup will involve and why
The United States says next week's summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will bring a "historic" upgrade in defense ties between the long-time allies. On ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies agreed on biggest wage hike in 33 years, union group says
A group of Japanese firms have agreed to raise wages by 5.24% this year, the country's largest union group Rengo said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Higher Expectations for Japan at Biden-Kishida Summit
The summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Biden in April comes at a time when US-Japan relations are at their strongest. Both Washington and Tokyo have highlighted ... ( read original story ...)