Japan has called on Israel to temporarily suspend fighting to allow humanitarian assistance to the besieged Gaza Strip, its foreign ministry said. ( read original story ...)
S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia
South Korea, Japan and the United States strongly condemned the supply of arms and military equipment by North Korea to Russia and said they had confirmed "several" deliveries of such weapons, a joint statement issued on Thursday said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ushers In A New Era Of Luxury
One of the country’s most time-honored culinary traditions, plant-based cuisine known as Shojin-ryori has a long and storied history in Japan. A strictly vegetarian and vegan diet that was once a ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund targets Japan rail company with $12bn stake in Tokyo Disneyland owner
Tokyo Disneyland is owned by Oriental Land, the ¥8.58tn ($57bn) listed property group in which railway operator Keisei has a 22% stake © Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks slide tracking US tech rout, Nikkei down 2%
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday with regional technology stocks tracking overnight declines in their U.S. peers, while a spike in bond yields and uncertainty over Japanese monetary policy saw the Nikkei lead losses.
Nikkei drops over 2% in morning on tech selling
The Nikkei stock index dropped over 2 percent Thursday morning, as investors sold technology stocks following declines in their U.S. counterparts in the wake of disappointing earnings results.
Japan’s Denso to Invest $3.3 Billion to Bulk up Chips Business, President Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender Genesis Prepares to Liquidate Without Deal With Parent Company
Crypto lender Genesis Global is pursuing a chapter 11 liquidation plan that abandons a previous settlement proposal to restructure the $1.7 billion in loans it extended to its parent company Digital Currency Group.
Nikkei May Fall on Renewed Concerns About Energy, Borrowing Costs
Japanese stocks may fall as concerns resurface about higher costs of energy and borrowing amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Tokyo’s Indian Female Sumo Wrestler Tale ‘Sumo Didi’ Recounts Battles With Social Prejudices and Patriarchal Mindsets (EXCLUSIVE)
Jayant Rohatgi's feature directorial debut 'Sumo Didi' world premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival's Asian Future strand. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says he is watching yen moves with ‘sense of urgency’
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese finance minister Shunichi Suzuki maintained a warning to investors against selling the yen on Thursday, saying authorities were closely watching moves after the currency fell beyond 150 yen against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Factory Tragedy: A Stark Reminder of the Importance of Worker Safety
In conclusion, the fatal accident in the Osaka factory is a stark reminder of the critical importance of prioritizing worker safety and implementing robust safety measures in all industrial settings. It underscores the need for a culture that values the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Joins Modern Health And Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka For a Special Edition Of “Can’t Wait to Hear From You” Video Series
Today, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated production company Hana Kuma and global workplace mental health p ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher
Bitcoin is having another moment. The world's largest cryptocurrency soared to almost $35,000 this week, marking its highest point in nearly 18 months — and more than double the price seen at the ...
Bitcoin Soars as Global Markets Navigate Uncertainties
In the ever-volatile world of finance, where fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye, the recent surge in Bitcoin has captured the collective attention of investors worldwide. The ...
How Japan Is Leading the Race to Regulate Stablecoins
Most major countries have yet to regulate stablecoins. One exception is Japan, a trailblazer in this area.A stablecoin law took effect in the world’s third-largest economy in June. Japan’s example is ...