Shares of SoftBank Group rose after the Japanese company’s semiconductor design unit, Arm, filed an application with regulators for an initial public offering (IPO). Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 8-month high crossing 29,000 on weak yen boost
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a more than eight-month high on Monday, topping the key psychological 29,000 level after the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) continued dovish stance pushed the yen to a nearly ...
Support for Japan PM Tops 50% Amid Speculation on Early Election
The support rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet rose to more than 50% in a Nikkei newspaper poll for the first time in eight months, adding fuel to speculation he could call an ...
Stock market today: Tokyo gains, most Asian markets closed
Shares advanced Monday in Tokyo and Sydney while most Asian markets were closed for May 1 holidays. The traditional Labor Day holidays around the globe likely limited initial market reactions to a ...
Hokkaido: Despite valiant attempts, ¥10 million in cash found in trash goes unclaimed
According to the Lost Property Act, owners of lost items have three months to claim them after finders hand them over to the authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba founder Jack Ma takes up Tokyo University visiting professorship
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has been invited to be a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a new organization run by the University of Tokyo, the university said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on weak yen, solid earnings reports
Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday, buoyed by gains in exporters and some large technology companies on the yen's weakness against the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s export controls ‘violate WTO rules’
Zhang Wei, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said Japan's planned export control measures are contrary to market rules, will cause shocks to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity contracts at slower pace in April
Japan's factory activity contracted for the sixth straight month in April, but the details of a private survey released on Monday showed the manufacturing sector was edging towards stabilisation amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s Support Rate Jumps to 46.6% in Kyodo Poll
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating surged by 8.5 percentage points to 46.6% from last month in a Kyodo News poll.Most Read from BloombergJerome Powell Could Face More Opposition a ...
Australia and Japan set for positive open while most Asian markets close for Labor Day
Australian and Japanese markets are set for a positive open even as most Asian markets are closed for the Labor Day holiday Monday.
Japan’s factory activity contracts at slower pace in April – PMI
Japan's factory activity contracted for the sixth straight month in April, but the details of a private survey released on Monday showed the manufacturing sector was edging towards stabilisation amid a slower decline in new orders. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Inflation, labour crunch prodding Japan’s smaller firms to raise pay
Wages have barely risen in Japan since the asset bubble burst in the 1990s but have crept up recently, as companies face pressure to compensate employees for the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
After fatal tree fall at campsite near Tokyo, experts share danger signs
Following a deadly incident in which a woman was killed by a falling tree at a campsite in the east Japan city of Sagamihara, the Mainichi Shimbun has･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid in Crypto Trading
Are you interested in cryptocurrency trading but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the market? Look no further! In this blog post, we will discuss the top 5 mistakes to avoid when trading ...
Exclusive: The Family Bank Offering Crypto to Americans
Vast Bank, a family-owned bank in Oklahoma, is at the forefront of digital currencies in the traditional banking space by being the first federally-chartered bank allowing customers to buy and sell ...