Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and Australia met in Tokyo on Sept. 5 to deepen their security cooperation to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan Auto Shares Boosted by Tariff Relief as Trump Signs Order
Japanese auto shares climbed in Tokyo after Donald Trump signed an executive order confirming a deal that limits US tariffs on the sector to 15%, lifting investor sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages in July rise for 1st time in 7 months
Japan's inflation-adjusted wages rose for the first time in seven months in July, as workers saw increases in base pay and bonuses. ( read original story ...)
Japan explores Alaskan LNG purchases as part of $7 bln energy deal, US-Japan statement shows
Japan has confirmed its commitment to an annual $7 billion worth of energy purchases from the United States while exploring their new Alaskan liquefied natural gas (LNG) off-take agreement, a joint ... ( read original story ...)
The favorite? I don’t care about external evaluation KCC manager Lee Sang-min’s clear gaze lies wit…
Busan KCC entered Nagoya on the 4th. It's the most interesting team of the season.KCC recruited Huh Hoon, the biggest FA player in the air conditioning league. The domestic lineup, including Heo Hun ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova: TV, time and how to watch US Open semifinal
The U.S. Open continues with a must-see women's singles semifinal matchup between No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka and No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for heavy rain as typhoon heads east along Pacific coast
A typhoon that made landfall twice in western Japan on Friday continues to advance eastward along the Pacific coast, causing rail ser ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan and US to hold defence drills on heels of North Korea attending China parade
South Korea, Japan and the U.S. will conduct annual defensive drills starting on September 15 to upgrade aerial, naval and cyber operational capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top regulator wants to regulate crypto under stricter financial laws
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed shifting crypto regulation under the FIEA to strengthen investor protection.
Market Structure Faces Headwinds From Senate Critics, Crypto Industry
Two very different but powerful camps - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on one side and the crypto industry on the other, want improvements in the market structure bill.
Crypto Rally Falters as Trump Tokens, Stocks Come Under Pressure
As stocks and bonds surge on growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates, cryptocurrencies are refusing to join the rally.
Crypto Launchpads Explained: What They Are and How to Join in 2025
Learn how crypto launchpads connect investors with new projects, offering benefits, while highlighting the necessity of thorough vetting.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Trump formalizes lower Japanese auto tariffs
Japan's Nikkei 225 was set to open higher after U.S. President Donald Trump formalized a lower tariff on Japanese auto imports at 15%.
Japanese markets rally, Nikkei jumps 1.53%
Japanese markets rallied as the country's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa left for the U.S. for ministerial talks, helping lift shares of exporters tied to U.S. demand.
Japan’s real wages, consumer spending climb but inflation challenges persist
Japanese real wages turned positive for the first time in seven months in July on the back of hefty summertime bonuses, while consumer spending rose for the third straight month, data showed on Friday ...
Tokyo-London partnership drives growth in finance and fintech
As Japan positions itself as a leading asset management centre, Tokyo is deepening its collaboration with the City of London to drive sustainable finance and digital innovation. In June 2024, the ...