TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the ninth month in a row in August, driven by semiconductor related goods, official data showed on Wednesday. The country's total exports reached 8.4 ...
AUKUS eyes potential Japan cooperation in autonomous maritime systems
The three nations are in talks with Tokyo to take part in the second plank -- or Pillar II -- of the AUKUS agreement, which focuses on jointly developing advanced defense capabilities. Pillar I ...
Bank of Japan Expected to Stand Pat; All Eyes for Clues on Timing of Next Hike
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold at its two-day meeting ending Friday as it parses the impact of its recent rate hikes.The central bank shifted away from more than ...
Explainer-How would Japan’s ruling party race affect BOJ rate hike timing?
Japan's ruling party leadership race, which will determine who becomes next prime minister, could complicate the central bank's plan to normalise ultra-loose monetary policy. Here are some details on ...
Live news: Yen breaches 140 for first time since last summer
Japan’s yen has strengthened past 140 to the dollar for the first time since July 2023, as traders expect potential upcoming US rate cuts to weaken the greenback. The yen touched 139.56 on Monday. The ...
Asia-Pacific markets mixed, Nikkei falls over 2% as tech sector drags; Fed decision in focus
The Asia-Pacific equity markets saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index declining by more than 2% as investors eagerly anticipated the start of the Federal Reserve
What Is Trump Even Doing With His New Crypto Company?
L ately, convicted fraudster Donald Trump has really gotten into crypto, which he has favorably dubbed as “crazy new currencies.” Over the past few years, Trump has dabbled in
3 Japanese Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Growing Earnings Up To 20%
Japan’s stock markets have shown mixed performance recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 0.5% while the broader TOPIX Index fell by 1.0%. Amid this backdrop, expectations of additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and a strengthening yen are key factors influencing market sentiment.
Tokyo Electron Ltd (TKY.HA)
Tech stocks that got hammered on Monday rallied, with semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker Tokyo Electron up over 16%. + The yen, which had strengthened sharply on the unwinding of an ...
Ather IPO: Founders, Tiger Global, Binny Bansal’s 3 State Ventures to sell stake; Hero Motocorp to stay invested
Under the OFS, the firm’s founders Tarun Sanjay Mehta and Swapnil Babanlal Jain are said to offload around 1 million equity shares in the company.
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL HEMP COUNCIL TO LEAD U.S. DELEGATION TO INAUGURAL TOKYO INTERNATIONAL HEMP CONFERENCE
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, ...
CCI Greenlights NIIF’s Proposal To Pick Up Additional Stake In IPO-Bound Ather Energy
The deal aims to strengthen IJF's position in the electric two-wheeler market, clean mobility transport solutions ...
Biotech IPO Shares Climb in Debuts After Deals Upsized
A trio of biotech companies’ shares rose in their first trading sessions after they each sold more shares in their respective initial public offerings than they had planned.
Japan’s Nikkei slumps on strong yen worries before Fed decision
Japan's Nikkei share average sank on Tuesday, weighed down by worries of a stronger yen, as investors braced for a super-sized interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week. The Nikkei dropped 1.
Donald Trump is going all-in on the crypto bro vote
Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency platform, positioning himself as the crypto candidate ahead of the 2024 election.
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You'll just have to wait for the details.