By Yousef Saba Feb 3 (Reuters) - QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest LNG suppliers, signed a deal on Tuesday with Japan's top power generator Jera to supply 3 million tons of LNG annually for 27 ... ( read original story ...)
World’s deepest scientific ocean drilling reveals why the 2011 Japan earthquake was so powerful
The earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people and led to the Fukushima nuclear shutdown was amplified by a soft layer of slippery clay, according to a new study. The layer is only around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high on NY gains, weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index set another all-time high on Tuesday, bolstered by overnight gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen. Tokyo investors bought up a wide range of shares.
Nikkei Rewrites All-Time Closing High Ahead of Japan Election
Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared over 2,000 points to rewrite its all-time closing high on Tuesday, ahead of Sunday's general election in the country.
Naomi Osaka skips next scheduled event after sudden Australian Open withdrawal
After pulling out of her Australian Open third-round match, Osaka is also out of Doha. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei reaches new high as earnings help fuel rebound
The Nikkei rebounded from Monday’s drop to rise 3.9%, closing at a record 54,720.66, with tech-related firms like TDK and Kyocera among the top gainers.
Japan’s slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's retreat from years of unprecedented monetary easing is proceeding slower than similar moves by U.S. and European central banks, leading some to say the abundant supply of ...
Analysis-Japan PM’s idle yen comments send finance bureaucrats scrambling
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Just as Japan was finally gaining ground in its long, hard fight to stop sharp currency falls, a fresh challenge has emerged from its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan retrieves rare earth mud from deep seabed in test mission
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange Boosts Litecoin Utility – LTC Price Trends on February 2, 2026
Japanese crypto exchange activity is supporting Litecoin (LTC) adoption, with SBI VC Trade expanding its lending services to include the coin.
In Osaka, LDP faces off against JIP despite being coalition partners
Roughly 66,000 people who voted for Komeito, the LDP’s former coalition partner, in the last Lower House election are seen as kingmakers in the Osaka No. 5 district. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister defends PM’s comments on benefits of weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday defended Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments highlighting the benefits of a weaker yen, stating that the premier had referenced "what is ...
Japan PM Takaichi must face bond investors before winning over voters
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a crucial markets test in the final run-up to a snap election this weekend where she is hoping a decisive ... ( read original story ...)
White House meets crypto and banking executives as Bitcoin crashes
The White House will try to broker compromise on key crypto legislation.
Trump Crypto Company Allegedly Took Secret $500M Investment From UAE ‘Spy Sheikh’
According to the WSJ, an investment group controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan poured $500 million into World Liberty Financial.
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates at 30-Year High as It Gauges Impact of Last Hike
The Bank of Japan’s first meeting of the year took place against a dramatic backdrop of bond market gyrations, worries about government policies and a volatile yen.