Japan's service-sector sentiment fell in March as rising living costs and bad weather weighed on consumption, a government survey showed, heightening uncertainty on how soon the central bank can raise ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan FX tsar says yen weakening could trigger intervention at ‘any time’
Japanese authorities could intervene in the foreign exchange market to stem sharp falls in the yen “at any time” if its moves are excessive enough to warrant such action, a former top currency ... ( read original story ...)
UBS JV to acquire Credit Suisse Japan wealth management business
UBS said on Monday its Japanese wealth management joint venture with SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co, will acquire Credit Suisse's wealth management business in Japan following the Swiss bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan real wages fall for 23rd straight month in February
Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, data showed on Monday, suggesting higher prices kept up pressure on consumers' spending appetite. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s scandal-hit unit Daihatsu revamps small car business structure
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor said on Monday it will set up a direct reporting line on development and certification to its parent Toyota Motor, as the compact car maker seeks to overcome a certification ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches ride-hailing services in Tokyo, other areas to follow
Japan on Monday launched ride-hailing services in Tokyo, with other areas across the country to follow suit in a bid to address a nat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first ride-hailing services launched in Tokyo
Japan launched its first ride-hailing services on Monday amid a growing taxi shortage, with Tokyo taking the lead. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Pseudonymous Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 49
Celebrating the 49th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Dive into the details of this iconic figure's legacy.
A year into his job, Bank of Japan chief Ueda gets 1 mission accomplished
A year into his job, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he had achieved a goal he set when taking the helm: changing the bank's complex monetary stimulus into a simpler framework.
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture: JMA
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck the southern Japanese prefecture of Miyazaki, the weather agency said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka has a new silent cafe that does not allow any talking or music
Tokyo’s noteworthy Dawn Avatar Robot Café features robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled or homebound workers, while another café with an equally interesting concept has just opened up in ... ( read original story ...)
‘Social Order Could Collapse’ in AI Era, Two Top Japan Companies Say
Telecommunications company NTT and leading newspaper Yomiuri will issue a manifesto calling for new laws to restrain generative AI. ( read original story ...)
Slash Fintech and dYdX Japan Launch Joint Marketing Event to Expand in the Asian Market
Decentralized payment protocol Slash has announced the launch of a joint marketing event with perp DEX platform dYdX Japan.
Japan Feb current account surplus rises, misses estimates
Japan's current account extended its surplus to a 13th straight month in February, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, thanks to the trade deficit narrowing from the previous month. ( read original story ...)
What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said
Customs in Japan are serious stuff. Here's what to know about talking, eating and boarding a train that may not be obvious even to well-seasoned travelers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo in talks with Manila over sending troops to the Philippines
Tokyo and Manila have discussed deploying Japanese forces in the Philippines as the countries near agreement on several security pacts aimed at boosting regional deterrence against China, according to ... ( read original story ...)