NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is set to pick up a stake in Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI, making it a significant shareholder. What Happened: Sakana AI announced its Series A funding round, raising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must focus on positives ahead of World Cup qualifiers, Endo says
Japan were stung by their quarter-final exit at the Asian Cup earlier this year but midfielder Wataru Endo says they must not dwell on that setback and instead go into 2026 World Cup qualifiers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ministries Ask for Record $811 Billion Budget
Japan’s ministries have set a new record with their budget requests for the year starting April 2025, as the nation wrestles with the need to ramp up social security and defense spending while keeping ...
Intense Battle in the J.League Cup: Nagoya Whales vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce, Who Can Challenge the Dominant Position?
In summary, this match will be a crucial battle for Nagoya Whales to defend their dignity and Hiroshima Sanfrecce to consolidate their position as the dominant force. Despite the challenge for Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama donates hygiene kits to Mabalacat students
THE Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) recently distributed hygiene kits to 500 students at Mauaque Resettlement High School (MRHS) in Maba ( read original story ...)
Business tycoons discuss economic ties with US, Japan
Top execs of Hyundai, SK, LG underscore partnership in AI, battery, mobilityBusiness leaders from major conglomerates here agreed to deepen their partnership with the U.S. and Japan, particularly in ... ( read original story ...)
Potential Bargains On The Japanese Exchange For September 2024
As Japan's stock markets wrap up a volatile month, both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices have shown resilience by recovering most of their earlier losses. With the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike and fluctuating yen impacting market sentiment,
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
Japan’s financial regulator has released plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the tax code for fiscal year 2025, including provisions for crypto assets that could see them taxed at a lower rate. In ...
Japan’s prime ministerial hopeful Motegi aims to compile new stimulus package
An official of Japan's ruling party, Toshimitsu Motegi, said on Wednesday he would want to compile a comprehensive stimulus package to ensure continued recovery of the economy, as he threw his hat ...
Japan Leadership Race Picks Up With Kono Declaring Candidacy
Japan’s chief government spokesman said he would pursue “people-friendly politics” if he becomes national leader, increasing the field of candidates for this month’s Liberal Democratic Party ... ( read original story ...)
3 exciting festivals happening in Tokyo this September 6-8 weekend
This September 6-8 weekend, there’s an interesting mix of events happening in Tokyo. Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine is hosting its annual festival and it’s a huge one. For the first time in six years, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Budget Demands to Hit Record as Leadership Race Steps Up
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's budget demands are likely to hit a record for the next fiscal year, exceeding $800 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as the world's No. 4 economy ...
Intense Battle in the J.League Cup: Nagoya Whales vs. Hiroshima Sanfrecce, Who Will Reign Supreme in this City Derby?
September 4, 2024 J.League Cup - Nagoya Whales vs. Hiroshima Sanfrecce. Nagoya Whales, the tiger of the East China Sea, seems to have fallen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares tank after Wall Street selloff
Tokyo stocks plummeted on Wednesday morning following a broad selloff on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell more than 1,500 points at one point, or about 4%. The Dow Jones Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service activity extends gains in August, PMI shows
JAPAN’S service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook. Read more at The ... ( read original story ...)