A comeback rally in Japanese stocks has quickly lost steam, as the specter of a US economic slowdown and further yen volatility cast a long shadow across financial markets. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Monday stock crash an afterthought by Friday
Concern remained, and the search for a coherent explanation as to why Tokyo stocks crashed and shook investors globally was ongoing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal
Toyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual ‘megaquake’. Here’s what that means
The warning is the first issued under new rules drawn up after a 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster killed around 18,500 people in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual ‘megaquake’. Here’s what that means
The warning is the first issued under new rules drawn up after a 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster killed around 18,500 people in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida cancels plans to visit central Asia for summits after weather officials flag risk of major Pacific coast earthquake ( read original story ...)
HMRC ramps up crypto capital gains crackdown
Tax non-compliance on cryptoasset holdings is estimated to range from as high as 55pc to 95pc, according to HMRC. Crypto profits can be subject to several forms of taxation Profits generated from owning and trading cryptoassets – such as Bitcoin and ...
FirstCry IPO oversubscribed on day three
The FirstCry IPO did not have any promoters and consisted of a fresh issue of Rs 1,666 crore and an offer-for-sale of 5.42 crore equity shares by its existing shareholders.
Osaka woman arrested for allegedly giving ‘milk’ containing lots of salt to baby
A 27-year-old resident in this western Japan city was arrested on Aug. 8 on suspicion of inflicting injury on her son by giving him liquid si ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM weighs cancelling central Asia trip after earthquake warning, NTV says
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering cancelling a visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia planned from Friday to Monday after weather officials flagged that the risk of a major earthquake was higher than usual, ( read original story ...)
KKR shows it’s business as usual in Japan Inc
It has been a white-knuckle week for investors in Japan, but that has not deterred KKR . The U.S. private equity giant is offering$3.8 billion to take IT-specialist Fuji Soft private, roughly a year ... ( read original story ...)
Global shares rise and Japan’s Nikkei gains 1.2% as markets settle after a wild start to the week
Stocks are bouncing higher on Wall Street again as a bit more fear washes out of global markets following a steep slide that began last week. The S&P 500 was 1% higher early Wednesday and on pace for solid back-to-back gains following a brutal three-day losing streak.
Scientists in Japan warn of possible ‘major earthquake’ in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city offers train driving trial as return gift for ‘hometown tax’ donations
The Owariasahi Municipal Government in central Japan is offering a train driving experience as part of its return gifts for ... ( read original story ...)
Could World Expo 2025 delay MGM Osaka 2030 opening target?
Will construction of MGM Osaka be put on hold in favor of the World Expo 2025? Dueling projects could stretch construction industry. ( read original story ...)
I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I’d already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.
British bartender Holly Graham lived in Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong before moving to Tokyo. She says living in Japan has been the hardest. ( read original story ...)