Unfortunately, the company has been inundated with "approximately 2.2 million people in Japan alone" applying to purchase the console via the My Nintendo Store. This number "far exceeds" expectation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec report record annual profit, U.S. tariffs a concern
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec reported a larger-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday and forecast a record annual operating profit, although it warned of uncertainty in the global economic ... ( read original story ...)
India expects steel imports to slow from China, S.Korea and Japan, government source says
India is expecting steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan to slow after imposition of temporary tariffs this week, a government source directly aware of the situation told Reuters on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
US Marine charged with rape, assault at military base in Japan’s Okinawa
A US Marine stationed in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture is facing criminal charges, including the alleged rape of a local civilian woman and assaulting another who attempted to intervene, Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)
They Stole a Quarter-Billion in Crypto and Got Caught Within a Month
How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.
Japanese Stocks Close Higher as U.S.-China Trade Fears Ease
Japanese stocks ended higher, as investors' concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions somewhat eased. The Nikkei Stock Average closed up 0.5% at 35039.15, supported by financial and automobile stocks.
Japan’s Nidec aims to ride out Trump turmoil with cost cuts
TOKYO -- Japanese motor maker Nidec on Thursday projected a 19% increase in net profit for the fiscal year through next March, aiming to ride out disruptions caused by U.S. President Donald Trump with ...
Stocking up on Nvidia and BYD goes small in Japan
But the U.S. push to prise open retail in the world's most populous nation will pit Amazon and Walmart, owner of Indian online retailer Flipkart, against Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, whose ...
Japanese city to restrict how old people use ATMs in bid to stop scams
Japanese city to restrict how old people use ATMs in bid to stop scams - Osaka, one of Japan’s hardest-hit regions by phone-based fraud, has become the first city to implement strict measures to prote ...
Nikkei ends at 3-week high on hopes US-China trade tensions ease
The Nikkei stock index closed at a three-week high above 35,000 on Thursday, as investors bought shares on hopes of easing trade tens ...
Man gets suspended term for auto accident that left girl unconscious in Japan
A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a man to three years in prison, suspended for five years, following an accident in which one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is wooing more retail investors by making it cheaper for them to invest in the local stock market
Japan’s Tokyo Stock Exchange is asking listed companies to reduce their minimum investment thresholds to attract smaller retail investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Tsunami Triggered from 2011 Earthquake
This footage from Japan shows the country reeling from the massive tsunami triggered by an earthquake. Trump signs executive orders on school discipline, education reform Movies Over 4 Hours That Are ... ( read original story ...)
Revolut profits surge above £1bn on crypto trading boom
Revolut more than doubled its profits to £1bn last year, as Europe’s most valuable start-up surpassed 50mn customers and benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading. In an annual report published ...
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
As well as the gala dinner, which will be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC, there will be "an ultra-exclusive private VIP reception with the President" for the top 25 coin holders ...
Tech, autos boost Japan’s Nikkei on receding trade war worries
Chip shares won big, with Tokyo Electron and Advantest the Nikkei’s two top movers in index-point terms. Nintendo jumped 5.4% as early demand for the upcoming Switch 2 outstripped the video game maker ...