PLUS: Huawei returns to top Chinese smartphone market; China's new IPv6 goals; Malaysia's golden VC Visa Asia In Brief Japan's effort to start a business disposing of space junk is off to a promising start, ( read original story ...)
Seoul opposes Tokyo’s pressure on Naver to reduce stake in Line
The Korean government opposes the Japanese government's directive urging Naver to reduce its stake in Line, the No.1 messenger app in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tweet and Meet: Entrepreneur whisks blind date with a Stanford backpack to Tokyo
An all-expenses-paid trip to Tokyo sounds like a game show prize, but for an adventurous hopeless romantic, it’s just a first date. Author and entrepreneur Nick Gray, who founded tour guide company ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese town will erect a large mesh barrier to stop negligent foreign tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji
A town in Japan will erect a mesh barrier in a spot where tourists have caused disruptions and left trash while trying to photograph Mount Fuji. ( read original story ...)
‘People’s food’: Japan’s ramen is an experience and draws in tourists
Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a dive, but ... ( read original story ...)
A centuries-old Japanese ceramics maker has found itself at the center of the AI revolution
Maruwa, which builds ceramics for circuit boards and semiconductors, has seen its shares double over the past year. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders concerned over weaker yen after BOJ decision
Business leaders in Japan have increased calls on the country's central bank to make an adjustment after the yen fell further against the dollar on Friday. The drop followed a decision by the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures
TOKYO -- Japan has launched a 1 trillion yen ($6.43 billion) fund for private space development, planning to subsidize as much as 100% of R&D costs by startups and universities in order to bolster ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cabinet approves bill to regulate tech giants in smartphone business
Japan's Cabinet has approved a bill designed to regulate tech giants to ensure fair competition in the smartphone business. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas learns to weather downturns in semiconductors
TOKYO -- Once highly susceptible to volatility in the semiconductor market, Japan's Renesas Electronics has succeeded in building a more resilient business that remains profitable even in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Exchange Courts Asian Startups for IPOs
By Kosaku Narioka The Tokyo Stock Exchange aims to attract Asian startups to list on its exchange, leveraging the market's recent ascent to record highs ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower after Meta results
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower on Thursday with investors spooked by Facebook parent Meta’s disappointing business outlook. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 2.16 percent, or 831.60 points, to end ... ( read original story ...)
Revival in Japanese stock market hinges on domestic demand taking hold
Attention has shifted to whether domestic market-oriented laggards may be able to bring some bullishness back to the market. ( read original story ...)
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction
Kavi Patel, an engineer from New Jersey, said he was glad he included the humble ramen on his tour of Japan, along with more established attractions like the ancient capital of Kyoto and the deer park ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set for clean power surge in 2024
Japan's utilities are on track to boost clean electricity output to the highest levels in several years in 2024, after recording a 12.4% rise in clean power output over the first two months from the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Streets rally, led by a 2.4% jump in Tokyo
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares have tracked Wall Street’s rally, led by a 2.4% advance for Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index powered by strong gains for semiconductor makers. U.S. futures rose while ... ( read original story ...)