The artifact, which was taken to Tsushima centuries ago, was stolen and smuggled back to South Korea by thieves in 2012. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions to Russia
South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have strongly condemned what they call North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Denso to invest $3.3 billion to bulk up chips business
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura reassesses mainland China business plan as losses mount
Nomura Holdings said on Thursday it is reassessing its mainland China business, as losses mount at its Shanghai-based securities joint venture in another blow to the top Japanese investment bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for temporary suspension of fighting in Gaza
Japan has called on Israel to temporarily suspend fighting to allow humanitarian assistance to the besieged Gaza Strip, its foreign ministry said. ( read original story ...)
S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia
South Korea, Japan and the United States strongly condemned the supply of arms and military equipment by North Korea to Russia and said they had confirmed "several" deliveries of such weapons, a joint statement issued on Thursday said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ushers In A New Era Of Luxury
One of the country’s most time-honored culinary traditions, plant-based cuisine known as Shojin-ryori has a long and storied history in Japan. A strictly vegetarian and vegan diet that was once a ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund targets Japan rail company with $12bn stake in Tokyo Disneyland owner
Tokyo Disneyland is owned by Oriental Land, the ¥8.58tn ($57bn) listed property group in which railway operator Keisei has a 22% stake © Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks slide tracking US tech rout, Nikkei down 2%
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday with regional technology stocks tracking overnight declines in their U.S. peers, while a spike in bond yields and uncertainty over Japanese monetary policy saw the Nikkei lead losses.
Nikkei drops over 2% in morning on tech selling
The Nikkei stock index dropped over 2 percent Thursday morning, as investors sold technology stocks following declines in their U.S. counterparts in the wake of disappointing earnings results.
Japan’s Denso to Invest $3.3 Billion to Bulk up Chips Business, President Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender Genesis Prepares to Liquidate Without Deal With Parent Company
Crypto lender Genesis Global is pursuing a chapter 11 liquidation plan that abandons a previous settlement proposal to restructure the $1.7 billion in loans it extended to its parent company Digital Currency Group.
Nikkei May Fall on Renewed Concerns About Energy, Borrowing Costs
Japanese stocks may fall as concerns resurface about higher costs of energy and borrowing amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Tokyo’s Indian Female Sumo Wrestler Tale ‘Sumo Didi’ Recounts Battles With Social Prejudices and Patriarchal Mindsets (EXCLUSIVE)
Jayant Rohatgi's feature directorial debut 'Sumo Didi' world premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival's Asian Future strand. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says he is watching yen moves with ‘sense of urgency’
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese finance minister Shunichi Suzuki maintained a warning to investors against selling the yen on Thursday, saying authorities were closely watching moves after the currency fell beyond 150 yen against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Factory Tragedy: A Stark Reminder of the Importance of Worker Safety
In conclusion, the fatal accident in the Osaka factory is a stark reminder of the critical importance of prioritizing worker safety and implementing robust safety measures in all industrial settings. It underscores the need for a culture that values the ... ( read original story ...)