Aozora Bank Ltd. shares extended gains as the Japanese lender said it aims to resume dividend payments, and as investor concerns dissipated over losses on US commercial real estate.
Japan’s industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak
Japan’s industry minister has criticized the president of ... where three nuclear reactors melted down after the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Most recently, 1.5 metric ton of highly ... ( read original story ...)
Kewell leads Yokohama into Asian Champions League quarters
Brazilian Anderson Lopes converted a penalty at the end of extra-time to send Yokohama through to the last eight. (AFP pic) YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell led Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos into the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup Attuned is trying to use AI to motivate workers.
Julia Chatterley speaks to Casey Wahl, the CEO and founder of the human resources tech firm Attuned. Over 27 million California residents are under flood watches. CNN meteorologist explains ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong market jumps in a mixed day for Asia-Pacific stocks; Japan business sentiment sours
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed following Wall Street losses Wednesday, while investors assessed Japan's trade data and souring business ... ( read original story ...)
‘All hell was breaking loose’: Mystery deepens in case of Highland Park man accused of $400 million crypto hack on FTX
By the time the FBI raided Robert Powell’s luxurious Highland Park home three years ago, what agents saw as the red flags of fraud were everywhere. The 23-year-old Powell was living alone on the North ...
Discover Japan Off The Beaten Path, From Osaka To Okinawa
Tourists flock to Japan all year long in droves to experience the rich history and culture. Japan is graced with traditional ryokans and ancient temples, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Companies Maintain Suspended Operations in Russia, Survey Shows
In early February, JETRO conducted a survey of 156 companies operating in Russia's two biggest cities, Moscow and St Petersburg. Of the 63 firms that responded 60.3% have partially or fully suspended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2.69 mln visitors in January, matching 2019’s record pace
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for an eighth consecutive month in January, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is now the richest company in Japan – Sony don’t make top 300
You’ll notice though that this is only affecting Western companies – if you accept that Sony, whose PlayStation division was long ago relocated to the US, is run as if it’s an American business. Other ... ( read original story ...)
No tip required: Self-driving robots will now deliver Uber Eats orders in Tokyo
Uber Eats is partnering with Cartken and Mitsubishi Electric to bring Model C delivery robots to Tokyo by the end of March. Mitsubishi Electric will oversee operations and training, with the potential ... ( read original story ...)
Sales event held in Tokyo featuring lacquerware from quake-hit Wajima
A group of young craftworkers is holding an event in Tokyo, selling lacquerware that escaped damage in the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake. The sales event of Wajima-nuri lacquerware began on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GameFi community raises liquidity concerns with lawmaker
The Japanese blockchain gaming community approached the Liberal Democratic Party (JDP) seeking help to improve liquidity in Japan’s crypto asset market. On Feb. 21, Ryo Matsubara, director of Oasys, a ...
Crypto firm Circle to end support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
Major U.S. crypto firm Circle will end support for its USDC token on the Tron blockchain network, a decision the company said on Wednesday "aligned with its efforts to ensure that USDC remained ...
Ukrainian finance chief hails Japan as nation assumes role as Kyiv’s top aid provider in 2024
Japan became the largest donor of financial assistance to Ukraine in 2024, providing $436 million in concessional and grant funding to the state budget, Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko announced on ...
Classroom AI promises personalized learning, saved time for staff, students: Tokyo seminar
Artificial intelligence is coming to the classroom, bringing tailored instruction for students and a potentially huge efficiency boost for te ... ( read original story ...)