Shares in Asia were mostly up Tuesday, with Chinese technology stocks surging after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with entrepreneurs this week in what is seen as a show of support to the technology ...
London Marathon Champion Sheila Chepkirui set for Nagoya showdown
Reigning London Marathon champion Sheila Chepkirui is set to headline the Nagoya race on March 9 as she u001f ne-tunes her form ahead of a packed 2025 season. The 34-year-old road racing ace will be ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials
Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights ... ( read original story ...)
FPT Establishes FPT BTP Park to Enhance SAP Business in Japan
Global IT corporation FPT, through its Japanese subsidiary, FPT Japan, has recently introduced an initiative called FPT BTP Park, with support from SA ... ( read original story ...)
From Shinbashi to Tokyo: Business and Pleasure on the Eastern Edge of the Yamanote
Such is the case in Shinbashi. The outer district to the east of the tracks was once dominated by the giant Shiodome Freight Terminal sitting alongside Tokyo Bay, but this was closed in 1986. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JICA contributes $1 billion to IDB Invest for Latin America’s sustainable growth
Japan's International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on Tuesday a $1 billion contribution to a fund aimed at boosting the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank to finance ...
Singapore Activist Investor 3D Questions Sapporo Acquisitions
Singapore-based investment fund 3D Investment Partners Pte sent a letter dated Feb. 18 criticizing Sapporo Holdings Ltd.’s past overseas acquisitions as failures, and questioning the responsibility of ... ( read original story ...)
Iconic ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Inu-Oh’ Director Masaaki Yuasa Launches New Tokyo Studio Ame Pippin (EXCLUSIVE)
Oh' and 'Mind Game' director is teaming with industry giants Asmik Ace, Aniplex and CoMix Wave Films on the endeavour. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after European shares, U.S. futures rise
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as buying was spurred by firm performances on European markets overnight and a rise in U.S. stock futures. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: RBA poised, China tech booms, Japan GDP sizzles
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. There's no shortage of market-moving news in Asia on Tuesday, with an Australian interest rate decision, China's tech boom and sizzling Japanese GDP figures ...
Japan’s Historic Rate Shift Is Turbo-Charging the Credit Market
Japan’s corporate bond market is booming, as an economic rebound and plans to get ahead of higher interest rates encourage a flurry of issuance.Most Read from BloombergWhy Barcelona Bought the ...
Japan Calcium Supplement Market to Reach USD 482.2 Million by 2035, Driven by Rising Health Awareness | Future Market Insights, Inc.
The competitive landscape of the calcium supplement industry in Japan is quickly expanding, owing to an aging population, increased health consciousness, and a growing desire for self-care. Leading ...
West Japan authorities crack down on unlicensed taxis as Osaka Expo looms
The regional transportation bureau here and other authorities are warning that passengers in unlicensed taxis may not be compensat･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Old, Unrelated Video Passed Off as Recent Visuals From Delhi Earthquake
An old and unrelated video is being shared on the internet to falsely claim that it shows recent visuals from the earthquake that struck Delhi. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Peach Aviation pilot drank 1 litre of beer before S’pore-Osaka flight, airline issued stern warning
A captain of a Peach Aviation flight MM774 (APJ774) operating from Singapore to Osaka, Japan, on Jan. 7, 2025, was found to have consumed alcohol before the flight. He violated the "no-drinking period ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on Japan GDP growth, capped by U.S. tariff concern
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Monday morning, as investors were heartened by better-than-expected Japanese gross domestic product data that helped to ease selling amid uncertainty over potential U ... ( read original story ...)