Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's largest bank, said Tuesday its net profit for the nine-month term jumped 35% on the year to 1.74 trillion yen, a record for the period. For the full year ...
Japan’s Mitsui could study Alaska LNG project, but no decision yet
Japanese trading house Mitsui could consider studying a project to liquefy natural gas in the U.S. state of Alaska, but no decisions have been made yet, Chief Financial Officer Tetsuya Shigeta said on ... ( read original story ...)
Record Amount Of Sea-Effect Snow Piled High In Hokkaido, Japan, And More Is On The Way
There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on the island in the northern part of the country. Cities like Obihiro and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court upholds conviction of American who helped fugitive former Nissan chief hide pay
A Japanese appeals court upheld the conviction of a former American Nissan executive on charges of helping fugitive former Chairman Carlos Ghosn hide income, while rejecting prosecutors’ bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama completes acquisition of Goodyear’s OTR unit
Yokohama Rubber Co. has completed its acquisition of Goodyear's off-the-road (OTR) tire business in an all-cash transaction of approximately $905 million. ( read original story ...)
Goodyear completes OTR divestiture to Yokohama
Goodyear has finalized its $905 million divestiture of its off-the-road tire business to Yokohama. Announced in July 2024, the all-cash deal is part of the company's "Goodyear Forward" plan. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s indecent Grammys stunt may cost him $20 million Tokyo concert deal; here’s why
Kanye West may lose a $20 million Tokyo concert deal as a result of his completely unacceptable Grammys 2025 stunt with Bianca Censori. The rapper was supposed to perform two shows at the Tokyo Dome ... ( read original story ...)
Six arrested for involvement in tourist-targeted prostitution business; brothels in Japan’s Kabukicho catered to visitors using translation app
TOKYO: Six men have been arrested on suspicion of providing rooms for prostitution targeting foreign tourists, in violation of the Anti-Prostitution Law, the Metropolitan Police Department announced ... ( read original story ...)
Insights from Japan’s Disaster Anniversaries on the Potential Adaptation for Disaster Prevention Parks in the Indo-Pacific
Japan has experienced three major earthquakes in the past 100 years. In an era of frequent natural disasters, Japan’s unique disaster prevention park system has received renewed attention as a means ... ( read original story ...)
‘This Is A Big Deal’—Bitcoin And Crypto Now Braced For A Huge U.S. Price Earthquake
U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will create a sovereign wealth fund, sparking speculation it could be used to buy ...
Trump Media Wades Into Crypto, Best Crypto Exchanges
Crypto hype is once again in full swing, but seasoned investors know that caution is key. Forbes has spent months analyzing data from more than 200 cryptocurrency exchanges—sourced from CoinGecko, ...
Everyone in crypto is ‘begging’ for a spot on Trump’s new advisory council
Everyone and their mother is begging to be on this council,” said one crypto source angling to get a spot — even admitting he’s “harassing” people to put in a good word.
Japan’s Nikkei pares gains as market weighs US-China tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, before paring some gains as tit-for-tat levies ensued between ...
Wall Street swerves lower after Trump announces tariffs and then puts some on hold
Worries about President Trump’s tariffs are hurting U.S. stocks as financial markets worldwide drop on concerns about a potential trade war.
Japan’s Nikkei average climbed 0.72%
China's Finance Ministry said it will impose a 15 percent duty on imports of coal and liquified natural gas from the U.S.
Japanese Stocks Close Higher. China Tariff Talk Trims Earlier Gains.
Japanese shares closed higher, in line with most Asian markets, which took a breather after U.S. President Trump agreed to postpone the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada by a month. The Nikkei ...