NTT Corporation and The University of Tokyo announced they have generated and controlled graphene plasmon wave packets with a pulse width of 1.2 picoseconds. They said this offers a novel approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high
Japan’s total population has marked the 15th straight year of decline. That's according to newly released government data. ( read original story ...)
Ola Electric IPO expected in August; to raise $740 million via fresh issue, OFS: Report
Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric is expected to launch its widely-anticipated initial public offering as early as in the first fortnight of August. According to a report in Moneycontrol, through the ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes at one-month low on mixed US tech earnings
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday (Jul 24), as mixed earnings from major US tech firms and the yen’s continued rally weighed. Read more at The ...
Analysis-Japan’s novel FX intervention throws off investors
By Amanda Cooper and Brigid Riley LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese official buying to defend the yen is fast becoming a standard feature of the FX landscape in 2024, but authorities in Tokyo have ...
Yokohama utilizes XAI in new tire design system
The new tire design support system was developed to make Yokohama’s tire development process more innovative. It is based on Yokohama Rubber’s HAICoLab AI utilization concept, which was launched in October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans record hike in minimum wage, NHK reports
A panel at the Japanese labour ministry has decided to raise the national average minimum wage by about 5% to 1,054 yen ($6.85) per hour this fiscal year, the biggest ever jump, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall as traders assess Japan, Aussie business activity data and U.S. tech earnings
Investors in Asia will also look at tech stocks to see if there is any spillover effect on EV stocks after Tesla earnings missed estimates. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 index diverges with yen ahead of BoJ decision
The Nikkei 225 index has recoiled in the past few weeks. It is nearing a technical correction as it dropped by 8% from the year-to-date high of ¥42,438 to the current ¥39,154, its lowest swing since ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes at one-month low on mixed US tech earnings, yen rally
Japan's Nikkei closes lower for the sixth consecutive day due to mixed U.S. tech earnings and yen's rally. Topix also falls. Market cautious ahead of Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve meetings. Big ...
Investors foxed by Japan’s revamped FX intervention blueprint
Japanese official buying to defend the yen is fast becoming a standard feature of the FX landscape in 2024, but authorities in Tokyo have switched up their methods, making it even trickier for ...
With former stance a potential liability, Tokyo adopts damage limitation policy: China Daily editorial
This adjustment of their China policy in preparation for the possible change of White House occupier is also observable among some other US regional allies, including the Philippines, which has just ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Investors foxed by Japan’s revamped FX intervention blueprint
Japanese official buying to defend the yen is fast becoming a standard feature of the FX landscape in 2024, but authorities in Tokyo have switched up their methods, making it even trickier for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to resume funding for stalled projects in Sri Lanka, envoy says
Japan will resume funding for all stalled projects in Sri Lanka, Tokyo's envoy there said on Wednesday, the first such announcement since the island nation finalised a $10 billion restructuring deal ... ( read original story ...)
Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo Debuts
The 321-Room Hotel Welcomes Trailblazing Business and Leisure Travelers to Northernmost Island of Hokkaido, Famous for its Picturesque Landscapes, Skiing and Spellbinding Annual Snow Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Terunofuji, as he tends to do, returns to stamp his authority on sumo pretenders
The veteran was in vintage form through the first 10 days, simply overwhelming opponents and appearing impervious to all manner of attacks. ( read original story ...)