Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc., a regional lender headquartered on the western tip of Japan’s biggest island, is considering paying new hires with securities market expertise around the same ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank forms AI healthcare JV in Japan with Tempus
Cancer remains the biggest cause of death in Japan, according to Son ... raised nearly $411 million at a valuation of more than $6 billion via its IPO. Its valuation, however, has not stood up: it's ...
Japan to build hospital ships to boost disaster response in coastal areas: ‘a huge help’
The decision stems from January's Noto Peninsula earthquake, which destroyed communities and limited rescue teams' access into affected areas Japan is planning to construct hospital ships that will be able to respond quickly to natural disasters in coastal areas, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei crosses 42,000 points as Wall Street rally spurs sentiment
Japan's Nikkei share average surged to another record high during morning trade on Thursday, as a rally in U.S. stocks overnight boosted investor sentiment. The Nikkei was up 0.83% to 42,179.84 by the midday break,
After U.S. IPO, Naver’s Webtoon to spend more on creators and AI
SEOUL/TOKYO -- Webtoon Entertainment, South Korean internet group Naver's online comic unit, will seek to reach a bigger global audience with the $315 million raised from a U.S. initial public ...
oToBrite to Showcase Cutting-Edge Vision-AI ADAS Solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya
PRNewswire/ -- oToBrite is thrilled to announce its participation in the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya, taking place from July 17 to July 19 at booth 259, Aichi Sky Expo. Vision-AI ... ( read original story ...)
2 Vietnamese arrested for stealing Tokyo bikes
TOKYO: Two Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly stealing two bicycles in Tokyo, investigators said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is worried about another ‘transactional’ Trump presidency, Tokyo-based expert says
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is now reappraising the odds of Trump 2.0. A Trump presidency is concerning to Tokyo as the country suffered from 'collateral damage' during his first term, ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why has Japan not intervened yet to support yen?
The yen has been sliding to fresh 38-year lows day by day, with market participants on alert for Japanese authorities to step in again, as they did in March, to defend the currency.But a few factors ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center
A group of residents in Tokyo said on Wednesday they were aiming to block construction of a massive logistics and data center planned by Singaporean developer GLP, in a worrying sign for businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Historic Tokyo Park Revamp Is No ‘Big Yellow Taxi’
The redevelopment of Jingu Gaien, a green oasis in Tokyo’s city center, has been dividing opinion for years. Protesters decry the planned rebuilding of its baseball and rugby stadiums, which they say ... ( read original story ...)
Learn-to-Earn Crypto Token Propels Crypto Education, Why $99BTC Can Surge 7x
Crypto has surged by $14B, but its volatile nature means ecosystem knowledge is vital. L2E programs like $99BTC incentivize learning.
Japan’s key capex gauge falls again, clouds outlook for durable growth
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in May, government data showed on Thursday, stoking worries about capital spending and the sustainable recovery needed for ...
Japanese Yen gains ground due to rising expectations of BoJ rate hike, US CPI eyed
The Japanese Yen (JPY) halts its three-day losing streak on Thursday. This upside is possibly driven by the rising speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might raise interest rates at its upcoming ...
Japan’s key capex gauge falls again, clouding outlook for durable growth
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in May, government data showed on Thursday, stoking worries about capital spending and the sustainable recovery needed for ... ( read original story ...)
Swimmer rescued 80 km off Japan after 36-hour ordeal
A woman who went swimming off a beach in Japan and was swept out to sea was rescued about 80 kilometres (50 miles) off the coast after 36 hours, officials said on Thursday."It was around 7:55 pm on ... ( read original story ...)