Japan's foreign ministry said the country has begun the process of evacuating its nationals from Sudan amid persistent violence that has left at least 270 dead. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Japan PM Attack May Have Had Election Grudge
An unemployed 24-year-old man who allegedly threw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to be a politician and believed that he was unfairly blocked from running for Japan’s parliament by an age requirement, ( read original story ...)
3 Reasons I’m Bullish on MGM Resorts Stock
Founded in 1993 by brothers Tom and David Gardner, The Motley Fool helps millions of people attain financial freedom through our website, podcasts, books, newspaper column, radio show, and premium ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.18%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Power sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.18%.
Japan’s SMFG is first global bank to sell AT1 bonds since C.Suisse wipeout
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) sold $1 billion of additional tier-1 (AT1) debt on Wednesday, becoming the first major global bank to sell the risky securities since similar bonds ...
Spain to finance 43,000 more social houses
A general view of flats, as Spanish government is due to pass a property reform to allow 50,000 homes in its social housing scheme, in Madrid, Spain, April 17, 2023. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes ...
Japan LEGO Minifigure swap recognized by Guinness as world’s largest
A swap event of LEGO Minifigures hosted by the Japanese unit of the toy company LEGO Group was recognized by the Guinness World Reco ... ( read original story ...)
Promotional material for Osaka casino resort likely plagiarized artists’ work
A body formed by the Osaka prefectural and municipal governments amid aspirations to open a casino resort in the city has announced that prom ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March visitors at post-COVID high, lured by cherry blossoms
Visitors to Japan surged in March to their highest after the COVID-19 pandemic, official data showed on Wednesday, with overseas tourists flocking to see the nation's famous cherry blossoms for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Visitors Reach Post-COVID High for March Blossoms – Tourism Agency
The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure totalled 1.82 million in March, compared to 1.48 million in February, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation. Arrivals were still ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 8-day rally as heavyweight tech shares drag
The broader Topix inched down 0.02% to 2,040.38. "Investors still believe the Nikkei will rise further to cross the close in the previous session soon, but they wanted to take a pause today," said ...
SMFG becomes 1st big Japan bank to sell AT1 bonds since C.Suisse’s debt wipeout
TOKYO, April 19 (Reuters) - Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) (8316.T) priced $1.04 billion of additional tier-1 (AT1) debt on Wednesday, becoming the first major Japanese bank to sell them since ...
Japan prepares to evacuate citizens from Sudan
Japan's defense ministry has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Sudan amid deadly fighting, a top government spokesperson said on Wednesday. Japan's foreign minister asked the defense ... ( read original story ...)
SMFG becomes first big Japan bank to sell AT1 bonds since Credit Suisse’s debt wipeout
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) priced $1.04 billion of additional tier-1 (AT1) debt on Wednesday, becoming the first major Japanese bank to sell them since the value of similar bonds issued by ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima’s fishing industry survived a nuclear disaster. 12 years on, it fears Tokyo’s next move may finish it off
With the deadline for the planned water release looming, Fukushima's fishers fear that the move will undermine consumer confidence in their catches and once again threaten the way of life they have ... ( read original story ...)
Beyond Kyoto: Japan recommends 11 lesser-known spots to visit
The 11 destinations vary from regions to cities to mountain ranges, but all have one thing in common: They aren't yet on most tourists' radars. ( read original story ...)