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Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in car maker Mazda’s hometown
When car maker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way. ( read original story ...)
Seven & i shows Japan M&A is still not easy, even with better governance
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings has again lived up to a reputation for shrugging off investor calls for better returns. This time, it also provides a reminder that even amid a corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato wins as sole yokozuna on Day 5 after Hoshoryu drops out
Onosato got back on the winning track Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after Hoshoryu's injury withdrawal left him as th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holds US tariff talks with Lutnick, eyes meeting with Bessent
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on U.S. tariffs on Thursday, as Tokyo races to avert a 25% levy that will be imposed unless a deal is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks Flag Debt Downgrade Risk as Yields Jump Before Vote
Japan’s biggest bank industry group warned of the risks of a downgrade in the nation’s credit rating as politicians make election pledges that could swell the public debt. ( read original story ...)
Japan must be mindful of credit rating downgrade risk, bank lobby head says
Japan must be mindful of the risk of a credit rating downgrade if an expansion in public debt runs out of control, the head of the country's banking lobby said, as lawmakers ramp up calls for big ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1 in 5 high-level Trump picks held crypto, Post analysis finds
Over 1 in 5 top Trump appointees reported investments in crypto and other digital assets, far more than previous administrations, a Post analysis found.
Japan’s Nikkei gains on weaker yen; chip shares cheer TSMC earnings
Japan's Nikkei share average recovered from early losses to end Thursday with solid gains as a weakening yen bolstered sentiment, while chip shares pared declines after Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted ...
Tokyo stocks end higher after robust TSMC earnings
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, as heavyweight chip shares trimmed earlier losses after robust earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
Has Japan’s ‘Rice Minister’ Brought Down Prices Enough to Save His Party?
Shinjiro Koizumi has scrambled to cut soaring rice prices ahead of a high-stakes election this weekend. Will it be enough to buoy support for the Liberal Democratic Party? ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Plans to Raise Up to $200 Million from External Investors
B2C2, a crypto market maker based in London and 90% owned by SBI Holdings, is preparing to raise up to $200 million from external investors.
Couche-Tard pulls $47 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i
Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard withdrew its $47-billion takeover offer for Japan's Seven & i Holdings , blaming a lack of constructive engagement by the Japanese retailer.
Japanese PM Ishiba has so far failed to resonate with voters
TOKYO -- When Shigeru Ishiba ran for Japan's prime minister in the autumn of 2024, some voters hoped that the quiet yet sharp debater, long dismissed as a fringe party member, could reform the ...
Asian markets open: Nikkei dips 0.6% on tariff threat; Sensex opens flat
This varied backdrop pointed to a flat start for Indian benchmarks like the Sensex, as traders assessed the latest developments.
Sapporo couple arrested for allegedly leaving 3 children home alone for hours
A couple who allegedly left their three young children unattended at their home here for more than six hours were arrested July 17, police ... ( read original story ...)