Local governments ask Japan’s government for more information about the spill, including where the water flowed, why contaminated water was stored on base and what preventative measures will be taken. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Bain sought $10 billion valuation for Japan’s Kioxia, investors only wanted to pay half
Investors pushed Bain Capital to almost halve the valuation it was seeking for Japan's Kioxia in an IPO, leading the U.S. buyout firm to scrap its plans for an October listing of the memory chipmaker, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese premier hopes Japan, China can meet halfway, keep relations on right track
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said he hopes Japan can meet China halfway and keep bilateral relations on the right track, state media reported, as the two countries try to ease escalating tensions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey imposes anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China, Russia, India, Japan
Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on some steel imports from China, Russia, India and Japan, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Friday, with the highest tariffs on ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man arrested after death of couple believed to be his parents
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 36-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of murder following the death of a couple, believed to be his parents, in their apartment in Nagoya's Midori Ward. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to suspend Nomura’s JGB primary dealer status for a month, Bloomberg reports
Japan's finance ministry plans to suspend Nomura Securities' primary dealer status for government bonds for a month starting on Tuesday, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The step comes after Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sept inflation seen easing, export growth to slow
Japan's core consumer inflation rate likely eased in September as energy costs eased due to government subsidies, while export growth slowed sharply, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SV.League has global ambitions in new season
Volleyball regularly features in lists of the world's top five most popular sports and a rebranded Japanese league is launching its new season later on Friday with the aim of translating that ... ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 billion in global yen bonds, set to boost Japan bets
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in a yen-denominated bond offer, a move analysts say lays the ground for the U.S investment company to increase its ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan payments company Infcurion says planning IPO in 2025
Japanese payments company Infcurion is planning an initial public offering in Tokyo in 2025 as the company looks to accelerate its growth including through mergers and acquisitions, its executives ... ( read original story ...)
Australia coach Popovic sees more changes before Japan test
Australia coach Tony Popovic has forecast changes for a daunting World Cup qualifying assignment against Japan after starting his tenure with an encouraging win over China. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Took a Step Back From Social Media: ‘Disconnected Myself’
Tennis great Naomi Osaka is opening up about her decision to take a break from social media. “I would say that I’m not as involved in social media anymore, just because I began to feel like it was ... ( read original story ...)
Take it from Naomi Osaka: ‘Mental health is as important as your physical health’
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Naomi Osaka opens up about the impact social media has had on her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Journey: From Heckling to Healing and Inspiring Change
Naomi Osaka, the 26-year-old tennis superstar, has faced tough battles both on and off the court, but her resilience is reshaping how mental health is viewed in sports. Reflecting on a painful 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
USTMA elects Yokohama’s Jeff Barna as chairman
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has elected Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp., as chair of the board of directors. ( read original story ...)
Japan may take action to respond to China’s growing steel exports, ministry official says
The Japanese government may take trade action if needed in response to growing steel exports from China, the world's biggest steel producer, an official at Japan's industry ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)