An American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin says no change in FX policy after US report
Japan's currency policy won't immediately change after the United States removed the country from its monitoring list, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, noting that the move came in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s mobile app analytics startup Fuller files for IPO
Japanese startup Fuller, the company offering mobile app development ... The fund has invested in 102 startups to date, with one IPO (Creema) and four M&As (Monokabu acquired by Sneaker Dunk). LinQ, ...
Yen Left Adrift as Bank of Japan’s Dovish Position Holds Steady
The plunge occurred on Thursday following the release of the US import price data. In May, import prices declined by 0.6% for the month, allowing market participants to reassess the level of expected ...
Tokyo stocks open lower on weak European markets
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as sentiment was dampened by overnight losses in European markets while investors continued to lock in gains after recent highs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 165. ( read original story ...)
Japan signed a critical minerals deal with the U.S. — but it’s still losing the global EV race
Japan signed a critical minerals trade agreement with the U.S. looking to qualify for EV tax credits, but its EV production is still lagging behind. ( read original story ...)
Tragic collision in northern Japan claims 5 lives, injures 12 in truck-bus accident
According to local media, a devastating accident occurred in Hokkaido, northern Japan, resulting in the death of five individuals and causing 12 others to be transported to the hospital. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator sounded out top domestic banks about China risks, sources say
By Takaya Yamaguchi, Makiko Yamazaki and Paritosh Bansal TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's financial regulator has sounded out top domestic banks about China risks and whether they have plans in place if ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post Bank to spend $7bn on turning startups into unicorns
"There are too few unicorns in Japan," President Norito Ikeda told Nikkei, referring to startups valued at over $1 billion. "We will take risks and take on growth investment." The 1 trillion yen ...
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is ‘alive’ and ‘happy’ insists top Alibaba executive—in fact he’s now teaching university classes
He became a professor at the University of Tokyo on May 1, according to his staff profile ... where he will focus on conducting research in finance, agriculture and entrepreneurial innovations with ...
Tokyo Revengers Game Announced, Release Date Window Revealed
Victor Entertainment announced that it would be making a new 3D action RPG based on the hit manga and anime series Tokyo Revengers ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo has more than five million players
Ghostwire Tokyo was released for the Xbox Series S/X on April 12 this year after being a console exclusive for a year on the PlayStation 5. After about a month, Tango Gameworks announced that the game had reached a really impressive milestone and had reached over four million players, ( read original story ...)
EG coach potter calls out European teams for lackluster VCT Masters Tokyo showing
EG head coach potter called out European teams at VCT Masters Tokyo as the region has had a lackluster showing at the major tournament. ( read original story ...)
Buttigieg says U.S. ‘green corridors’ initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissions
An American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday while touring the port ... ( read original story ...)
Final Fantasy XVI Delights Crowds With Spectacular Ifrit vs Titan Battle on Massive 3D Screen in Tokyo
The final promotional sprint for Final Fantasy XVI is in full swing in Japan, and today a spectacular ad debuted in a famous location in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Addresses Delay Rumors Following Star’s Arrest
Over on Twitter, the official page for the Tokyo Revengers live-action films posted an update for fans. It was there the crew confirmed the film's second half will still debut on June 30th. This update comes after star Kento Nagayama was arrested in Tokyo for drug possession. ( read original story ...)