Jefferies has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group increasing its stake in the US investment bank to 20 per cent, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Japanese group ratchets up ...
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent, decides to start selling ETFs
TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady on Friday (Sep 19) but decided to start selling its holdings of risky assets, taking another step forward in phasing out remnants of its ...
Tokyo 2025: Jackson takes bronze in women’s 200m final
Shericka Jackson was denied a third straight World Athletics Championships gold medal as she finished third in 22.18 seconds (-0.1m/s) in the final at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Jefferson-Wooden completes sprint double with 200m title in Tokyo
Five days after winning the 100m with a world-leading PB, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden repeated that feat to take the 200m title at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation slows in August, stays above BOJ target
Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.7 per cent in the year to August, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2 per cent goal but marking the slowest pace in nine months in a sign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 erases gains to trade lower after BOJ keeps interest rate steady
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision. The central bank is slated to conclude its two-day ...
Bol retains 400m hurdles title in Tokyo with world-leading run
Femke Bol successfully defended her world 400m hurdles title at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, clocking a world-leading 51.54. ( read original story ...)
Benjamin bags world 400m hurdles title in Tokyo to go with Olympic crown
USA's Rai Benjamin added world gold to his Olympic crown, winning the 400m hurdles in 46.52 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Friday (19). He managed to maintain his momentum, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2025: Goule fails to advance to women’s 800m final
Jamaica’s national record holder Natoya Goule-Toppin came up short in her quest for a spot in the final of the women’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships after she placed fifth with 1:59:58 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflection Point
Japan’s equity markets have surged to global leadership in 2025, with small caps dominating across many time frames, signaling a structural shift rather than a cyclical rebound. ( read original story ...)
Kevin Durant bought bitcoin in 2016 but lost access to his crypto wallet for years. He’s finally back in.
NBA star Kevin Durant invested in bitcoin nearly a decade ago, but has been locked out of his Coinbase wallet for years — until now.
An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it's the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality ... ( read original story ...)
Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
Wall Street’s Jefferies Financial Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are bolstering their ties in a push to court more companies and private-equity firms globally with their services on mergers and acquisitions, borrowing and investing money, and other work. ( read original story ...)
Avatar robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
OriHime, a robot remotely controlled by people with disabilities, is offering tours in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. ( read original story ...)
Top reasons why the Nikkei 225 Index has soared to a record high
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong surge, reaching its all-time high after Japan’s inflation softened and as the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. It jumped to a record high of ¥45,652, up sharply from the year-to-date low of ¥30,745.
Local shrine in Osaka to host free street art festival this month
The Enoen Festival runs from 11am to 8pm on Saturday, September 27. Admission is free. For details, visit the festival website. 5 things I learned about Japanese food at the Luxury Dining Series in ... ( read original story ...)