In Tokyo, preserving traditions often means connecting with nature. From craft to culture -- CNN explores this capital city with one of Japan's top models. ( read original story ...)
Some 40% of firms on top Tokyo bourse disclose capital plans amid hopes for change
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nearly half of the companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's (TSE) prime section have responded to a call to disclose plans to improve capital efficiency, the bourse said on Monday, as ...
Murray beaten by Etcheverry, De Minaur v Raonic, Garcia v Osaka: Australian Open – live
Join our writers for live updates of day two also featuring a return from Naomi Osaka and the home hopeful Alex de Minaur. 08:36 As for Murray, let’s see what else we hear from him today. ( read original story ...)
Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance at Australian Open
Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Rublev survives scare at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic launched his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday against an 18-year-old qualifier after fifth seed Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare to progress. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Firms Expect China’s 2024 Economic Prospects to Remain Grim
BEIJING (Reuters) - Japanese firms in China expect economic prospects in the world's second-largest economy to remain grim this year, according to a report from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year peak above 36,000 as shippers rally
Japan's Nikkei share average on Monday crossed the 36,000 mark for the first time in 34 years, powered by shippers and financials, with a retreat in U.S. bond yields and a stabilisation in the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Global Impact: Earthquake, plane collision not best start to year for Japan as it faces pressure at home and abroad
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at Japan’s challenging start to 2024, and ahead to what might come next. ( read original story ...)
Japan police warn of scammers, thieves preying on Noto Peninsula quake victims
Around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, a suspicious young man appeared in a store parking lot in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, four days after the area was hit by･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Gauff powers through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback
US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the Australian Open second round on Monday but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing as Naomi Osaka readied for her Grand Slam comeback."I have a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Grand Slam comeback headlines day two at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open Monday, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be "more mature" on court."I have a much more ... ( read original story ...)
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man to death at a Starbucks in southwestern Japan
Japanese police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a customer at a Starbucks in what was reportedly a gang-related crime. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei marks fresh 34-year peak as shippers, banks gain
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 34-year peak on Monday, with the latest leg higher powered by gains for shippers and financials. The Nikkei entered the midday recess up 0.83% at 35,870.73 after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock indexes at new 34-yr highs as retailers lift sentiment
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, sending the Nikkei and Topix indexes to fresh 34-year intraday highs, as strong earnings from domes ... ( read original story ...)
Group at street takeover sets off fireworks, lights fire near Crypto.com Arena
Video from the scene shows fireworks popping over the intersection, where participants performed doughnuts inside of their cars just outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Panasonic to make upgraded EV battery as early as 2024
A revamped version of its 2170 cells will begin production at its manufacturing plant in Nevada sometime during 2024 or 2025, CTO Shoichiro Watanabe said in an interview.