Japanese financial technology company PayPay Corp has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday. The company ...
Seoul, Tokyo coordinating Takaichi’s visit to S Korea in March: report
South Korea and Japan are coordinating Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to the neighboring country in March, a Japanese news agency reported Thursday. Seoul and Tokyo raised the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PayPay app eyes Nasdaq in $19.6bn IPO in March
TOKYO -- PayPay, a Japanese QR-code payments heavyweight backed by SoftBank Group (SBG), is set to go public on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange in March, Nikkei learned on Thursday.
Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033
Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected. Japan’s retail banking market generated revenue of $143.7b in 2024 and is projected to reach $226.6b by 2033, according to a ...
Formula E to stage Tokyo E-Prix as a night race in 2026
A new night race is on the Formula E calendar as Tokyo gets an evening slot for 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
These futuristic screens help you navigate Tokyo
In Tokyo, BBC journalist Paul Carter joins Finnish Deaflympian Sara-Elise Ruokonen to test transport tech that makes the city more navigable for everyone. ( read original story ...)
A diplomat’s view: Japan’s ambassador to China discusses the state of bilateral ties
Japan's Ambassador to China Kanasugi Kenji tells NHK that Tokyo will pursue dialogue with Beijing, while responding firmly to any rhetoric. ( read original story ...)
Yen heads for best week in a year as ‘buy Japan’ talk picks up
By Tom Westbrook and Sophie Kiderlin SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A resurgent yen pushed towards its biggest weekly gain in more than a year on Thursday, adding pressure on the dollar and suggesting a shift in mood may be afoot in the currency market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei touches 58,000 as yen, JGBs rally on election fallout
(Corrects to change broken story links in text) By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average broke past 58,000 for the first time on Thursday, joined in a rare triple rally with ...
Nuclear hog hybrids are breeding at breakneck speed in Japan
The earthquake and resulting tsunami decimated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant along the coast. The massive ecological catastrophe is guaranteed to reverberate for generations. An estimated 164,000 residents in the surrounding area were forced to evacuate within hours, ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism sees record Indian arrivals in 2025 as travel expands beyond cherry blossom season
Japan sees record Indian tourist arrivals in 2025, with travellers exploring beyond cherry blossoms and Tokyo–Kyoto, embracing year-round, immersive journeys. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan turns bullish on crypto in 2026 despite crash
Despite such bearish sentiment after the market crash, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JMP) is still bullish on cryptocurrencies in 2026. JPMorgan is the world's largest bank in terms of market capitalization.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 58,000 as yen, JGBs rally on election fallout
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average broke past 58,000 for the first time on Thursday, joined in a rare triple rally with government bonds (JGBs) and the yen as markets ...
Tokyo’s only Pokemon Café is closing in March 2026
The world’s first permanent Pokémon eatery will be temporarily closed for renovations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises past 58,000 for first time on Takaichi trade
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the 58,000 mark for the first time on Thursday, extending its scorching rally since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won ...
Japan stocks extend post-election rally with Nikkei 225 breaching 58,000 for the first time
Other markets in Asia also shrugged off strong U.S. payrolls data that has dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and sent Wall Street lower overnight.