Therefore, it’s worth noting that Kipchoge is the second Kenyan to pocket the highest money prize in the marathon this year after Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya won the Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 in 2:17 ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda warns of uncertainty, risks to economic outlook
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday uncertainty over the economic outlook was heightening, with recent monetary tightening measures by major central banks seen slowing global growth. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says rapid FX moves undesirable
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday that rapid currency moves were undesirable as they would have a negative impact on the economy.The BOJ stands ready to take "various monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end 2.7% lower on slowdown fears
Tokyo stocks closed lower Monday with investors disheartened by global selloffs linked to growing fears over an economic slowdown.The benchmark Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
AIST to Hold 4th RD20 Conference on Oct 4 and 6 in Tokyo for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
The 4th RD20 consists of the following sessions. -Technical Session: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 9:30-18:20 (JST) -Leaders Session: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 13:00-16:30 (JST) The Technical Session has ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, The hawkish Abe was one of the nation’s most divisive postwar leaders, but it is the ruling party’s cozy ties with the ultra-conservative Unification Church that ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry is not as ethical as private equity, says buyout billionaire
Orlando Bravo, the billionaire co-founder of Thoma Bravo and bitcoin enthusiast, has said he was disappointed to find that ethical standards in parts of the crypto industry are not as high as in ...
Japan’s Idemitsu anchors resources junior Critical Minerals’ IPO
Japanese petrochemicals big-wig Idemitsu has taken up a big chunk of vanadium explorer Critical Minerals’ initial public offering.
Nikkei ends at over 2-month low as global economic worries deepen
The Tokyo stock market's Nikkei index ended at an over two-month low Monday as investors' concerns deepened further over the global e ...
Japan warns against speculative yen moves amid sharp declines
Finance minister says government and Bank of Japan are on same page in sharing concerns about the currency’s fall.
Sumo: Oldest winner Tamawashi eager to push on after Autumn success
Grand Sumo Tournament winner Tamawashi vowed to keep defying the odds Monday after becoming the oldest winner of an Emperor's ... ( read original story ...)
Man wanted by Tokyo police over alleged nursing home murder caught in Hokkaido
Police have found and arrested a wanted suspect accused of murdering a female resident of a Tokyo elderly care facility he worked at, after h ... ( read original story ...)
Azmin Ali to represent PM at Shinzo Abe’s state funeral in Tokyo
PUTRAJAYA: International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will represent Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the state funeral ceremony for former Japanese prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans export of chemical weapons goods to Russia
Japan expressed grave concern about Russia’s possible use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine as the top government spokesman on Monday announced an additional ban on exports of chemical ... ( read original story ...)
Putin’s tactical nuclear weapons could pack the same punch as atomic bombs dropped on Japan
With his forces retreating in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again threatened to turn to nuclear weapons, most likely what are often called tactical nuclear weapons. ( read original story ...)
Fireworks, drones show held at 2025 Expo site in Osaka
Hundreds of drones and tens of thousands of fireworks illuminated the night sky on Sunday at the 2025 World Expo site in Osaka, western Japan. ( read original story ...)