Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index rose sharply on Friday to finish the week at a record high. The gain came after all three major equity indices on Wall Street hit new highs. ( read original story ...)
WWF Japan: Tokyo area animal cafes pose infection risk
WWF Japan says some so-called animal cafes in the Tokyo area fail to follow hygiene procedures and pose an infectious disease risk to visitors. The venues allow customers to feed and pet exotic ... ( read original story ...)
No trick or treat? Tokyo’s Shibuya announces measures to prevent Halloween disruptions
The government of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 2 announced measures to address potential issues around Shibuya Station during the Halloween p ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technology
U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, have agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Unit Eyes Wider Access To Crypto Trading In Japan: Report
Nomura unit Laser Digital is seeking a license in Japan to offer institutional crypto trading, signaling confidence in the localmarket.
Nomura unit Laser targets Japan’s booming crypto trading market
The news comes with crypto pushing further into mainstream financial services in the country Read more at The Business Times.
Japan’s markets gird for leadership vote with stocks, bonds on edge
By Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese markets are bracing for a crucial ruling party vote this weekend that will determine the next prime minister and set the tone for budget ...
Asian markets open: Nikkei jumps 1.11%, Sensex falls in a divided session
A powerful wave of optimism is sweeping across most of Asia on Friday, with markets confidently tracking a record-setting rally on Wall Street that has brazenly shrugged off the political chaos of a ...
Japan’s jobless rate rises to highest in 13 months at 2.6%
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's unemployment rate in August rose to 2.6% from 2.3% in the previous month, marking the highest level in 13 months, as more workers left their jobs to seek improved conditions, ...
Asian stocks: Markets trade in green on US interest rate cut hopes; Nikkei adds over 700 points, Kospi gains 2.7%
Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday, driven by hopes of US interest rate cuts and significant investments in artificial intelligence. Japanese tech firms surged after Hitachi partnered with OpenAI, ...
BOJ’s Ueda warns of global uncertainty, keeps markets guessing on next hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation was on track to durably hit the bank's target but warned of global uncertainties that could discourage firms from raising wages, leaving himself a free ...
G7 finance chiefs eye more pressure on Russia over Ukraine
The finance chiefs of the Group of Seven countries agreed Wednesday to intensify pressure on Russia's oil exports in an effort t ...
Japan to launch facility to support $550 billion investment under U.S. trade deal
Japan’s finance ministry said on Friday that it will set up an investment facility at a state-owned development bank to support a $550 billion investment package agreed in Tokyo’s tariff deal with ...
The Yen weakens following Ueda’s remarks in Osaka
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda confirmed inflation is on track but warned of global uncertainties that could hurt wage growth. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Ueda warns of global uncertainty, keep markets guessing on next hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation was on track to durably hit the bank's target but warned of global uncertainties that could discourage firms from raising wages, leaving himself a free ...
Microsoft Expands Renewable Deals With Japan’s Shizen Energy
The world’s largest software maker sealed three 20-year solar power purchase agreements, or PPAs, with Shizen, two years since inking its first such deal, the Japanese company said in a statement ...