By Kane Wu, Scott Murdoch and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Companies including Japan's Meiji, French group Lactalis and Canada's Saputo are considering bidding for the units dairy giant ...
Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump
Asian shares have advanced, with many markets in the region closed for holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains.
Bank of Japan Slashes Growth Forecast as Trade War Hits
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan halved its growth forecast for the Japanese economy as U.S. tariffs begin to bite, highlighting how President Trump’s efforts to rewire U.S. trade are hitting economies around ...
Japan’s Jera pledges stable power supply by using LNG-fired plant
Japanese energy firm Jera Co. has pledged to contribute to stable power supply this summer by utilizing one of the world's largest p ... ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump
Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido nuclear reactor clears Japan’s safety review for restart
The Nuclear Regulation Authority effectively endorsed on Wednesday the restart of a reactor at the sole nuclear power plant on Japan' ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Japan lowered its growth forecast by more than half and paused its efforts to raise interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as BoJ holds rates steady
Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday.
Bank of Japan Leaves Rates Steady, Cuts Forecasts Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The Japanese central bank’s governor and other officials have voiced concerns about rising uncertainty over the impact of U.S. trade policy and how other countries will respond.
Bank of Japan holds rates steady for second straight meeting as Trump tariffs threaten exports
Japan's central bank held its policy rate at 0.5% Thursday, holding them for a second straight meeting, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the country's exports. The move was in line ...
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Unchanged as Tariffs Cloud Outlook
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid widespread market expectations that Governor Kazuo Ueda wouldn’t raise rates given the uncertainty stemming from US tariffs.
Brillante Mendoza’s Crime Drama ‘Chameleon’ Picked Up By SC Films International For Sales Launch In Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: London-based SC Films International has picked up Brillante Mendoza’s latest film project, Chameleon, for worldwide sales ahead of the Cannes market. Currently in post-production, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity falls on US tariff worries, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the 10th straight month in April on weaker overseas demand and worsening concerns about U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The final au Jibun ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s share buybacks nearly triple in April as governance push gains pace
Share buybacks announced by Japanese companies in April nearly tripled on the previous year as boards opted for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood CEO says firm is diversifying away from volatile crypto revenue even as Q1 earnings beat expectations
Robinhood reported $927 million in revenue in Q1, up 50% from the same period last year.
Here’s what has changed for crypto since President Trump kicked off his second term
Now that Donald Trump completed his first 100 days in office, CNBC Crypto World takes a look at what has changed for digital assets since he started his second term as president.