A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is just a dozen miles off the coast of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Kyushu in Japan but the Japan Meteorological Agency has now lifted ...
Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake
Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking in the near future. The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people to be alert but not to evacuate. ( read original story ...)
Canadian Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vs Elise Mertens preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will take on Elise Mertens in the second round of the Canadian Open. After a slow start to the season, Osaka picked up the pace in Doha w ... ( read original story ...)
US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded
The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded. ( read original story ...)
Japan hit with powerful earthquake triggering tsunami warning
Japan hit with powerful earthquake triggering tsunami warning - The quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.1, Japan’s Meteorological Agency says ... ( read original story ...)
FirstCry IPO sees strong institutional investor interest; gets oversubscribed on Day 3
FirstCry’s market position as a hyper focused retail platform is working in its favor to drive Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) bids.
Japan nearly blew up global markets this week – here’s how it could happen again
“Basically, a lot of investors – some Japanese, many international – would borrow money in yen at a very low rate to invest in other countries where yields are higher,” says Andres Sanchez Balcazar, Head of Global Bonds at Pictet Asset Management.
Torquay gets luxe barbecue dining experience at Osaka BBQ
But it’s indoors. And the heated charcoal is brought to the barbecue. And what’s more there is an individual barbecue for every table in Osaka BBQ, the latest addition to Alex Yurong Pan’s stable that includes Man Bo, Sumi, Drunken and Sober (in ... ( read original story ...)
Canoeing-New Zealand kayakers erase Tokyo pain with Paris win
Three years after missing the podium in Tokyo, New Zealand's women's four kayak crew held their nerve in the final at the Paris Games to take the gold medal in the 500-metre race, finally erasing a ... ( read original story ...)
FT names Lewis its Tokyo bureau chief
The Financial Times has appointed Leo Lewis as its new Tokyo bureau chief, responsible for overseeing the FT’s coverage of one of Asia’s most important economies. Lewis was previously Asia business ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Rallies and Japanese Tech Stocks Recover
After suffering its worst day in percentage terms since 1987, Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average is on track for one of its best days. The average is up more than 10%, recovering most of the
Japan got so spooked by Monday’s market meltdown that it’s now playing cool on more interest-rate hikes
Some analysts blamed the August 5 market meltdown on recent Japan's rate hike that tipped markets over the edge, amid existing macro concerns.
Japan got so spooked by Monday’s market meltdown that it’s now playing cool on more interest-rate hikes
Some analysts blamed the August 5 market meltdown on recent Japan's rate hike that tipped markets over the edge, amid existing macro concerns.
Japan Intervened in FX Market Twice in Spring to Support Yen
Japan stepped into the foreign exchange market twice between April and June, according to a report on the government’s record intervention earlier this year.
Naomi Osaka’s Biographer Slammed for Poor Take On Denis Shapovalov’s Sincere Post on Washington Open 2024 Default
Ben Rothenberg believes Denis Shapovalov should apologise for his behaviour on the court during CITI Open quarterfinal. ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Expands in Japan with New Osaka Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka opens, offering luxury accommodations with a modern ryokan experience, spectacular dining, and stunning city views. ( read original story ...)