Japan's Nikkei suffered its biggest daily decline since 2020 after the country raised rates, and as the US economy showed signs of weakness. ( read original story ...)
“With Japan, there is scope of growing business…have to work harder”: EAM Jaishankar
Acknowledging the fact that India and Japan have a strategic convergence of interests, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said there is scope for growing business between both nations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Trading Houses See Rate Hike Positive for Business
Japanese trading houses said the central bank’s decision to raise interest rates is positive for their domestic businesses because it signals improvement in the economy, as they released quarterly ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS North America Hyster-Yale Materials Handling supplier award
Yokohama TWS North America has received the “Global Above & Beyond” award for its excellent customer service at the Hyster-Yale Global Suppliers Conference, in recognition of the support its team has ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka opens: Authentic Japan while living in luxury
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are known for next-level luxury in the world’s finest destinations. From the shores of O’ahu, Hawaii, to the history of Athens, Greece, guests enjoy 5-star ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank and Naver to Sell Down Stake in Japan’s Line App
A Holdings Corp., a holding company owned equally by Japan’s SoftBank Corp. and South Korea’s Naver Corp., plans to sell down its stake via LY Corp.’s ¥150 billion ($1 billion) tender.Most Read from ...
IPO jamboree: SoftBank sitting on 106% gains in Ola Electric, FirstCry, Unicommerce
While the Japanese tech investor is offering sell shares worth up to Rs 1,287 crore in the three IPOs, it will still be left with up to Rs 11,011 crore of their shares after the companies list on the ...
Tokyo pain dissolves into Paris glory for British lightweight pair
The agony of missing out on a podium place in Tokyo by one-hundredth of a second was finally washed away for the British lightweight sculls pair of Imogen Grant and Emily Craig on Friday as they won the gold medal in dominant fashion. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Closes Down 5.8%
Tokyo stocks closed dramatically lower on Friday after Wall Street shares tumbled over concerns about the US economy and a stronger yen weighing on the market. ( read original story ...)
BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan
The move strengthens the BBC Studios and U-NEXT partnership to offer a wide range of content across multiple genres to Japanese audiences ( read original story ...)
Asian shares tumble, led by 5.1% drop in Tokyo following a tech-driven retreat on Wall St
Shares in Europe and Asia tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index slumping 5.8% as investors panicked over signs of weakness in the U.S. economy. Bracing for a highly anticipated employment ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slides 6% as Japan stocks now back to January levels
World shares tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index slumping 5.8% as investors panicked over signs of weakness in the U.S. economy.
Commercial Property Transactions in Japan Dive 25 Percent Annually in Q2
Global property consultant CBRE reported this week that Japan's commercial real estate transaction volume for Q2 2024 decreased by 25% year-over-year to JPY 663.0 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bank Stocks Log Worst Day Since Pandemic After Rate Hike
Banking stocks, which have been driving the rally in Japanese equities, suffered the biggest drop since March 2020, as investors moved to take profit following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike.
17-year-old girl sues Sapporo gov’t for inadequate response to bullying at school
A 17-year-old girl filed a lawsuit against the Sapporo Municipal Government on July 30, seeking 5.5 million yen (some $36,700) in damages, ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
World Cosplay Summit kicks off in Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit 2024 kicked off Friday in Nagoya, with representatives from 36 countries and regions descending on the central Japan city dressed in highly elaborate costumes of characters ... ( read original story ...)