A clearing systems outage affecting 11 of the largest banks in Japan on Tuesday, including MUFG, Mitsubishi Trust and JPMorgan Chase, left more than a million customers unable to make electronic ...
Naomi Osaka has improved tennis by opening up on mental health issue
In the world of tennis, where pressure and expectations are always high, a talented athlete like Naomi Osaka has chosen to rise above rigid sporting conventions to speak openly about her problems with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyu Land to spend up to $2bn in Europe renewable power push
Japanese property developer Tokyu Land and solar power company Renewable Japan (RJ) will jointly enter the renewable power business in Europe, investing 200 billion to 300 billion yen ($2.0 billion) ... ( read original story ...)
Major failure at Japan bank clearing system disrupts 1.4 million transfers
THE Japanese Bankers Association said on Tuesday (Oct 10) glitches at its payment clearing network system disrupted more than 1.4 million domestic fund transfers, the first major system failure that ...
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in talks with hotels over housing athletes during Asian Games
Around 100 hotels are planned to be used to accommodate thousands of athletes and officials during the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea defense stocks jump after Hamas attack, aviation stocks slide
On the other hand, shares of airlines in both countries tumbled after carriers around the world scrapped flights to Israel. Japanese carriers ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines slid 0.85% and 1.93% respectively, and in South Korea, shares of Korean Air fell 2.61%. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric to Invest in Coherent’s New SiC Business
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has agreed with Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) to invest USD 500 million (approx. 75 billion yen ) in a new silicon carbide (SiC) ... ( read original story ...)
An American couple left their rent-free life in Mexico and moved to a $7,500 abandoned home in Japan: ‘We feel overwhelmingly welcome’
A couple lived rent-free in Mexico for over a year before traveling to Japan and buying an abandoned house for $7,500. ( read original story ...)
At least four injured from chemical leak on Japan bullet train
It reminded me of the Tokyo subway sarin attack,’ says eyewitness referring to 1995 attack that killed 14 and injured over 6,000 ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Economy’s Big Hope Is Already In Crisis
Gaming is a rare industry where virtual currencies can play a real role, but it faces an uncertain future after being undermined by rampant speculation.
Crypto Sector Seeks Lawyers, Compliance Officers After Reputational Hits
Attracting compliance workers is harder than ever for crypto firms—just when the industry needs them the most.
Japan investors buy foreign equities, bonds for $30 bln in Sept-finmin data
Japanese investors bought a combined 4.5 trillion yen ($30.23 billion) worth of foreign equities and bonds in September amid a surge in overseas bond yields, as expectations grew for an extended ...
Exclusive: Aichi-Nagoya 2026 to revise budget for Asian Games after Hangzhou 2022
The budget of $1 billion set for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya is expected to be revised due to escalating costs, it has been revealed. ( read original story ...)
Publishing Executive Found Guilty in Tokyo Olympics Bribery Scandal, but Avoids Jail Time
An executive at Japanese publishing house Kadokawa has been found guilty of bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member ... ( read original story ...)
Zhang Yimou to Receive Lifetime Honor at Tokyo Film Festival
With two hit films this year, Chinese director Zhang Yimou is to receive a lifetime honor at the Tokyo International FIlm Festival. ( read original story ...)
Japanese climate tech firm raises $13.5 mln to boost, expand business activities
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