Japan made a "very impressive pledge" to an International Monetary Fund account that provides subsidies to enable zero-interest rate loans to the poorest countries, IMF Managing Director Kristalina ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC plans to make 6nm chips in second Japan plant, govt mulls aid
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC is planning to start producing 6-nanometer advanced semiconductors in its second Japan plant in Kumamoto in 2027, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Chiba Prefecture in Focus: Earthquakes, Hornets, and Wireless Charging
In recent news, Chiba Prefecture in Japan has been making headlines for various reasons. From earthquakes to innovations in wireless charging to hornet extermination, there’s a lot to unravel in the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Set to Make Post-Pregnancy Return to Tennis for 2024 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal are set to return to tennis at the 2024 Australian Open, the tournament's director announced Wednesday ( read original story ...)
19-year-old admits to stabbing 3 near Univ. of Tokyo in 2022, apologizes in court
A then high school student accused of slashing three people here last year admitted to the allegations and apologized in court on Oct. 12.The suspect, a 19-year-old Nagoya native who was a second-year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia eye ministerial security talks in Tokyo on Oct. 20
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Australia are considering holding talks in Tokyo next week, government sources said Th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan central banker sees no pressing need to alter yield control policy
There is no pressing need for the Bank of Japan to alter its yield control settings as it has room left for manouevre before the 10-year bond yield hits its ceiling, a central bank board member said on Thursday, ( read original story ...)
Japan firms to issue digital currency for clean energy transaction
A group of Japanese firms will issue a digital currency by July 2024 for the transaction and settlement of clean energy certificates, cryptocurrency exchange DeCurret said on Thursday.GMO Aozora Net Bank will issue the yen-based digital currency, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s craziest apartment is super tiny
A man showcases a tiny apartment that is very narrow; so narrow that the width of the building is almost the width the man. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps, led by rally in chip shares
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks following heavy sell-offs, with chip-related shares leading the charge. The Nikkei index rose 1.75% to 32,494 ...
Israeli Envoy Says Japan Should Be ‘Vigilant’ With Its Aid to Palestine
Japan, which calls for a political solution to allow Israel and a future independent Palestinian state to coexist, provides assistance to Palestinians through various schemes. That assistance totalled $2.3 billion over the last decade, according to a foreign ministry document issued in June. ( read original story ...)
Japan Firms to Issue Digital Currency for Clear Energy Transaction
GMO Aozora Net Bank will issue the yen-based digital currency, called "DCJPY", which will then be used by telecommunication firm Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) for settlement of clean energy certificates, DeCurret said. ( read original story ...)
Japan must focus on wage growth ahead of inflation – BOJ’s Noguchi
Japan must focus on improving wage growth to pave the way for sustainable inflation, Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday, signalling that the central bank must retain its monetary easing policy for the time being. ( read original story ...)
GCW To Live And Die In Tokyo Results (10/10): Joey Janela, Masha Slamovich, More
Game Changer Wrestling held their GCW To Live And Die In Tokyo show at the Shin-kiba 1st RING in Tokyo, Japan. The event featured Joey Janela, Masha Slamovich, Blake Christian, and other stars. The results, ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Noguchi says wage growth momentum is biggest focus for Japan economy
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday that the biggest focus for the Japanese economy now was to ensure that momentum for wage growth stayed in place, with a 3% rise in nominal pay ...
Major System Failure Disrupts Transactions Across Japanese Banks
A major system failure at Japan’s Zengin-net payment clearing network has caused widespread disruptions in money transfers between banks, affecting transactions for 11 banks including MUFG Bank, ...