Japanese electronic parts maker TDK Corp will manufacture lithium ion (li-ion) battery cells for Apple iPhones in India, a minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Bear attacks in Japan hit record high as hunger forces some to delay hibernation
Six people have been killed and more than 200 injured since April, with warnings of more to come during winter ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down as stronger yen dents autos, other exporters
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning, as the yen's firm tone against the U.S. dollar dented auto and other exporter issues, offsetting th ... ( read original story ...)
Turmoil From BOJ Policy Bets Shakes Up Japan Credit Market
Years of ultra-low rates have created an enviable position for borrowers in the yen bond markets, as costs have stayed relatively low and stable. Now, speculation that the Bank of Japan will finally ...
Japan’s Nikkei sinks to 3-week low as stronger yen hurts autos
TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average sank to a nearly three-week low on Monday as a stronger yen dented the earnings outlook for the nation's exporters, with automakers leading ...
Japan’s Nikkei slides to three-week low amid stronger yen impacting auto sector
In Monday's trading, 164 out of the index's 225 components registered declines, with 59 rising and two remaining flat.
Motorcycle hits taxi at famed crossing in Tokyo’s Ginza
A motorcycle crashed into the side of a taxi at a famed intersection in Tokyo’s Ginza district on Dec. 3. The motorcycle’s rider, a man in his 20s, survived the accident and was conscious and able to ... ( read original story ...)
Key Chip Materials Maker Goes Into Debt Rather Than Raise Prices
One of the chipmaking industry’s small but indispensable suppliers is sinking deeper in debt because it’s refusing to raise prices to cover mounting capex costs. ( read original story ...)
Japanese housebuilders hunt US M&A deals
The Japanese groups have market capitalisations ranging from Y770bn to Y2.7tn, or $5.3bn to $20bn, making numerous large US companies potential targets. However, two of the people said that the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto execs says the bull run is underway and could lead to $100,000 bitcoin in 2024
Executives in the cryptocurrency industry called the start of a new bull run with a growing number of voices calling for fresh all-time highs for bitcoin in 2024 above $100,000. Excitement around a ...
Turbulence From BOJ Policy Bets Shakes Up Japan Credit Market
Now, speculation that the Bank of Japan will finally tighten policy is leaving the market exposed. Investor demand for corporate bonds is weakening, even as companies rush to raise money to take ...
Japan yet to achieve wage-driven rise in inflation
TOKYO: Japan has yet to achieve price gains driven by higher wages with the recent rise in inflation driven by cost-push factors, Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Asahi Noguchi says, suggesting it was ...
Asia markets poised to start December higher, key data due on Tuesday
Asia markets are expected to mirror Wall Street's rise on Friday, which saw the S&P 500 and the Dow hit new highs for the year.
Tokyo stocks open lower as stronger yen weighs on exporters
Tokyo stocks opened down Monday, led by exporter selling on the stronger yen against the U.S. dollar amid prospects that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Avg. budget for kids’ Christmas gifts in Japan declines for 4th year in row
and respondent comments included, "I want to use (a device) at home, too," and, "I want to watch videos on a large screen." (Japanese original Shiho Fujibuchi, Business News Department) ... ( read original story ...)
AI And Crypto Can Help Each Other Improve
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