Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government plans to issue more new bonds to fund its economic package than the corresponding amount last year.
Japan ruling bloc to regain lower house majority
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling bloc is set to regain its majority in the powerful House of Representatives as three independent lawmakers in the chamber have decided to join the in-house group of the ...
TOPTICA expands presence in Japan with new Osaka office
Leading the new Osaka office is Toshiyuki Nishimoto, who recently joined TOPTICA as Branch Manager with a strong background in photonics and laser technology. The Osaka Office will serve as a ... ( read original story ...)
Riders trapped for up to 9 hours after Ferris wheel failure in Osaka Pref.
A Ferris wheel in this city in Osaka Prefecture broke down Nov. 25, leaving 20 people stuck onboard while firefighters worked to extra･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Streetwear Label Human Made Shines in Tokyo Trading Debut
Shares of Japanese streetwear brand Human Made soared in their Tokyo trading debut on Thursday. Human Made issued 931,400 shares in its initial public offering and sold 4.7 million shares held by ...
Trump urged Japan’s Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi not to further escalate a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Upbit Hit by Exploit After $10.3 Billion Deal
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, suspended deposit and withdrawal services on Thursday after an unauthorized transfer of about $37 million in digital assets to an external wallet.
Yokohama Rubber Advan Winter V907 tires selected for Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its ultra-high performance winter tire, ADVAN WINTER V907, has been selected as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class premium model series. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Targets US Power Plant Investments on AI-Driven Demand
Japan’s Osaka Gas Co. is looking to invest in more US gas-fired power plants, as the boom in artificial intelligence and data centers heralds a surge in demand for reliable energy supply. ( read original story ...)
Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Reflation Unlocks Investment Opportunity in Real Estate
TOKYO--Japan's economy is finally reflating after years of stagnation. Though rising interest rates are typically seen as a headwind for real estate, in Japan, the shift is unlocking opportunities for ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Noguchi advocates gradual interest rate hikes
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday the central bank must take a "measured, step-by-step approach" in raising interest rates. If the pace of rate hikes is too fast, it could hurt ...
Osaka gas targets U.S. power plant investments on AI-driven demand
The company is eyeing existing assets as building new facilities can be challenging due to an ongoing global shortage of gas turbines. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Japan to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Taiwan was Xi’s overriding focus. While Xi didn’t name Japan or ask Trump to pressure Tokyo directly, the people said, his discussion of the post-World War II order was an implicit reference to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Superintelligent CEO says crypto can’t ignore macro forces anymore
Superintelligent founder and CEO Nathaniel Whittemore says Bitcoin's integration into traditional markets is creating uncertainty of the unknown.