For the third straight year, Yokohama Tire has renewed its partnership with Tread Lightly! and will again be an official partner of the renowned U.S-based nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan set for first rate hike in 11 months
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is moving to raise its policy rate at the Dec. 18-19 monetary policy meeting with a 25-basis-point increase from 0.5% to 0.75% emerging as the leading option, Nikkei has ...
Japan lifts tsunami advisory after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
The quake struck the country's north just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same region injured 50 people. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA earlier put ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto fraudster sentenced for 15 years prison for $40 billion fraud
A South Korean national and former crypto entrepreneur had been had been sentenced to jail for an ‘epic’ fraud.Do Kwon, was co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs, which
Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem
The project aims to make crypto more accessible to everyday users, building on Klarna's recent launch of KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin.
The rebirth of the Nikkei: why investors are turning their eyes to Japan
The Japanese stock market has made a strong comeback and is once again on investors’ radar after years of being overlooked due to a weak economy and a deflationary backdrop.
Tsunagaru Inc. Hosts Media Tour Showcasing Sapporo’s Green Transformation
Tsunagaru Inc., in collaboration with the City of Sapporo, hosted a press tour for foreign reporters in November, delivering a firsthand experience of Sapporo's pioneering green transformation (GX) ... ( read original story ...)
Another Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan: What We Know
A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck northeast Japan on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports. ( read original story ...)
Military admits ‘mistake’ in viral arrest of US civilian in Japan
Kareem El, a civilian from Washington, D.C., visiting Okinawa, was held by U.S. military police for declining to provide identification. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of tsunami after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
The quake struck the country's north just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same region injured 50 people. ( read original story ...)
US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese fighter jets, Tokyo said on Thursday, a show of force after Chinese and Russian military drills in the ... ( read original story ...)
6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan’s coast, prompts local tsunami warning
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The earthquake comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in country’s northeast
TOKYO -- Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred off the east coast ... ( read original story ...)
Japans Nikkei climbs after relief rally on Wall Street; tech shares slide
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.9% to 50,610.04 as of the midday break, set to eke out a 0.2% gain on the week. The broader Topix was up 1.6% after reaching a record intraday high of 3,420.57.
Kyocera and Canon to invest in Japanese chipmaker Rapidus
TOKYO -- Over 20 Japanese companies including Kyocera, Canon and Honda Motor are making fresh investments in chipmaker Rapidus, which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors, Nikkei ...