As Japan's stock market roars to multi-decade highs, large investors with long memories say they are staying out, wary of sagging momentum and the prospect the central bank will unwind its massive monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Biden to consult with Japan’s Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima
Japan is also keen to discuss ways to reinforce its three-way ... debt limit or the budget cannot be done at a later date,” Sullivan said Wednesday. Get U-T Business in your inbox on Mondays Get ready ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city ordered to pay $680 for treating teleworking ex-teacher as absent
The district court here on May 17 ordered the Osaka Municipal Government to pay approximately 94,000 yen (roughly $680) in damages to a forme･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo exhibition celebrates 5 years since enthronement of Emperor, Empress
TOKYO -- An exhibition celebrating five years since the enthronement and 30 years since the wedding of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako opened to the public here on May 17. The exhibit, held as a special joint project between the Mainichi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome ( read original story ...)
Asia markets rise as Wall Street lifted by hopes of debt ceiling deal
Stocks on Wall Street closed higher as investors hoped congressional leaders and President Joe Biden could come to a deal on the U.S. debt ceiling.
Sony eyes listing for heavyweight finance unit
Sony Group Corp on Thursday said it is examining a partial spin off of its financial business within the next two to three years, as the conglomerate focuses on its entertainment business. Sony said ...
Stadium built for Tokyo Olympics faces redevelopment dispute
TOKYO — About 1,500 trees were cut down to build the $1.4 billion National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics. Almost two years after the Games ended, the graceful stadium sits largely unused, has no ...
Micron poised to get $1.5 bln from Japan for next-gen chips – Bloomberg News
Micron Technology Inc is poised to get about 200 billion yen ($1.48 billion) in financial incentives from Japan to help it make next-generation memory chips in the country, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, ( read original story ...)
Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms
President Joe Biden said Wednesday there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive influence in the Pacific ( read original story ...)
Justin Sun argues crypto winter is over and addresses the SEC charges against him
In a wide-ranging interview with Crypto World, Justin Sun, the founder of the smart contract blockchain Tron, addresses the recent SEC charges against him and his companies, explains whether he plans ...
Japan April exports rise 2.6% year/year – MOF
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose 2.6% in April from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Thursday. The rise compares with a 3.0% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll.
Japan’s export growth hits two year low on weak China demand
Japan's export growth hit its weakest pace in more than two years in April as China-bound shipments slumped amid lingering worries about faltering global economic demand. Exports rose 2.6% in April ...
Column-Investors favor Japan’s rising sun over China’s fading star: McGeever
If there is a general macro, relative value trade playing out right now, it might be that as the contrasting fortunes of Asia's economic and financial behemoths become starker by the day. ( read original story ...)
The New Business Traveler: Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell on Biking, Hiking, and Eating Her Way Through Japan
My partner Dave and I went to Japan for 10 days last fall. We flew to Tokyo, spent the first few days there, and then took a train up to Yamagata Prefecture, where we spent most of our time. Purpose ... ( read original story ...)
Rishi Sunak seeks to build stronger defence with Japan at Tokyo G7
PM expected to unveil Hiroshima accord at meeting with Japan’s Fumio Kishida amid fears of China’s rising militarisation ... ( read original story ...)