The US confirmed it would end stacking of universal tariffs on Japan and cut car levies as promised, Tokyo’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said after a meeting on Thursday with his counterparts ...
Economic Buzz: Japan reports current account surplus of Y1.348 trillion in June
Japan posted a current account surplus of 1.348 trillion yen in June, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday - down 23.6 percent from a year earlier.
Japan’s current account surplus grows 9% in 1st half of 2025
Japan's current account surplus in the first half of 2025 rose 9.1 percent from a year earlier to 14.60 trillion yen ($99.1 billion), ...
Naomi Osaka’s Canadian Open Loss Keeps Everyone Talking, but for All the Wrong Reasons
Naomi Osaka’s return to the court at the Canadian Open should have been a “welcome back” moment. Instead, it turned into an awkward PR disaster that had fans and critics raising their eyebrows. ( read original story ...)
Japan Says U.S. Has Agreed To Fix ‘Regrettable’ Error In Trump’s Tariff Order And Give Refunds
The change will mean Trump’s reciprocal tariff rate of 15% on Japan will not stack on top of existing sector-specific levies, similar to an arrangement with the EU. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain slams southern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides
A mudslide hit a house in Aira city in Kagoshima prefecture, burying two people who were rescued alive and taken to hospital, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. ( read original story ...)
World shares are mixed as Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps nearly 2% on tariff news
World shares were mixed on Friday, with Asian stocks mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark spiked more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply ...
Canadian teenager Mboko beats Osaka to win first WTA title
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko defied a swollen right wrist to come from a set down on Friday to outwit the four-time major champion Naomi Osaka and claim her first senior tour title at the Canadian Open. ( read original story ...)
Ether, Dogecoin Rally as XRP Soars 12% in Altcoin-Led Crypto Surge
FxPro chief market analyst Alex Kuptsikevich said the rebound aligns with “growing appetite in the stock markets,” but warned that BTC is “trapped in a narrow range.” ...
Bitcoin rises as President Trump looks to clear path for crypto in 401(k)s: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin rises to the $116,000 level on excitement that digital assets could soon be coming to 401(k) retirement plans. Plus, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg sits down with CNBC Crypto World to discuss spot crypto ETFs and regulatory advancements for digital assets in the United States.
Legendary crypto trader sends a hard-nosed message to Bitcoin maxis
Veteran trader Peter Brandt issued a blunt warning to Bitcoin supporters on an X post on Wednesday. Brandt, who has spoken in favor of Bitcoin many times before, criticized how many Bitcoin supporters believe the digital currency can fundamentally replace the fiat-based currency system.
Asian markets open: Nikkei gains 2.2%, gold hits record; Sensex to open down
Asian stock markets rose on Friday, with a powerful rally in Japanese shares leading the way, as investors reacted positively to signs of easing trade tensions between Japan and the United States.
Japan stocks soar but rest of Asia uneven as Miran gets Fed nod
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian markets made an uneven recovery on Friday, with Japan's broadest stock index hitting a record high on strong corporate earnings and expectations that ...
Indian women encouraged to enter the world’s largest women’s marathon as it prepares to open for international entries
Indian women encouraged to enter the world's largest women's marathon as it prepares to open for international entries ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps 2%
Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Trump to Correct ‘Extremely Regrettable’ Error in Tariff Order
Tensions have been mounting between the United States and Japan as both sides appear to have starkly different interpretations of a trade deal finalized last month. ( read original story ...)