Japanese technology company SoftBank Group posted a $23 billion loss in the April-June quarter as the value of its investments sank amid global worries about inflation and interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank reports record quarterly net loss
Japan's SoftBank Group on Monday reported a record quarterly net loss of $23.4 billion, after central bank interest rate hikes caused tech shares to tank. ( read original story ...)
Japan still intends to keep stake in Sakhalin-1 oil project -industry minister
Japan's intention to keep its stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia is unchanged, the industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Monday, after Russia banned Western investors from ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar extends gains against Japan’s yen as big US Fed hike bets ramp up
The greenback was last 0.31% higher at 135.42 yen, and earlier rose to 135.585 yen, its highest since July 28, after surging 1.57% in the previous session, its biggest single-day gain since June 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Rep. Krishnamoorthi defends Taiwan visit with Speaker Pelosi; huddles with Amb. Emanuel in Japan
Let me put it this way,” Krishnamoorthi said Sunday. “I think that the Prime Minister of Japan said he gets a lot of advice from Rahm Emanuel directly.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Current Account Data On Tap For Monday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Monday release June numbers for current account, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The current account is expected to show a deficit of 703.8 ... ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, Japan urge China to cease military exercises around Taiwan
The countries have urged China to "immediately" cease its military exercises launched following Pelosi's visit to Taipei, as they reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keen on Vietnam’s supply chains
The Government of Japan will support over 40 Japanese investment projects in Vietnam to diversify supply chains post Covid-19. Compared to other regional countries, Vietnam has the largest number of ... ( read original story ...)
Otaku Culture: A Foreigner’s Perspective in Japan
The term, "otaku" carries many different meanings depending on the culture. But what do you get when you introduce one to the other? ( read original story ...)
Inside Ghosn’s brazen escape from Japan
Ever the thorough operative, Michael Taylor began laying the groundwork of his cover story as soon as the private jet he had chartered landed in Japan. He and George Zayek were violinists who would be ... ( read original story ...)
Startup international airline Northern Pacific will fly to Mexico instead of Japan and Korea due to Russian airspace restrictions
The carrier initially planned to fly to Japan and South Korea but closed Russian airspace has forced the airline to delay its plans. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Increases Flight Frequency Between Bengaluru, Tokyo
Japan Airlines (JAL) on Saturday said it has now increased the flight frequency between Bengaluru and Tokyo from twice to thrice a week. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 77th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing in final days of WWII
Japan on Saturday marked the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that took place in the final days of the Second World War ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trading houses log bumper Q1 profits on strong coal, oil prices
Japan's top five trading houses mostly reported bumper profits for the first quarter thanks to higher prices of coking coal, oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as well as solid demand for steel ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Japan’s economy likely rebounded in Q2 with unleashing of consumers
Japan's economy likely rebounded in April-June from contraction in the previous quarter thanks to solid consumer spending in face-to-face services no longer hindered by coronavirus curbs, a Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
On Japan’s Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict
Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands. ( read original story ...)