Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, giving back some of the previous session's gains, with trading largely lacking direction in a holiday-thinned week.
Japan selects two groups for third offshore wind power round
Japan's industry and land ministries on Tuesday selected two consortiums, one including energy major BP , as operators for two offshore wind blocks in a third major round of public auctions. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s Geolandar X-CV tires coming factory-equipped on all-new Nissan Patrol
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) to all-new Nissan Patrol, large SUVs, which were launched in the ... ( read original story ...)
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM hack details
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies have revealed how malicious actors stole over $300 million from the Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May. On Dec. 23, the FBI, ...
Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels
Japan's environment and industry ministries on Tuesday finalised a plan to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by 2035, up from its 2030 goal of a 46% cut. ( read original story ...)
China and Japan expected to discuss seafood ban on Wednesday
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya in Beijing on Wednesday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, when both men are expected to address China's ... ( read original story ...)
Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine’s Day
Japan’s most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than 1% of its population being Christian. And yet, the nation celebrates Christmas in full spirit, with an extra helping of romance. ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims for 60% Emissions Cut by 2035 in Target Seen as Lax
Japan is pushing through a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035, even as the plan faces criticism as lacking in ambition. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US blame North Koreans for $300 million crypto theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
Gate.io Buys Crypto Exchange Coin Master, Seals Return to Japan
The crypto exchange Gate.io is set to return to Japan after sealing a deal to buy the domestic trading platform Coin Master.
‘Something unbelievable happened’: K.Will faces travel booking chaos ahead of Osaka trip
Singer K.Will was left frustrated after finding himself without a plane ticket at the airport, despite purchasing one through an online travel platform. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister repeats warning against excessive yen selling
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reiterated Tokyo's discomfort over excessive foreign exchange moves and put speculators on notice that authorities are ready to act to stabilise a faltering yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan Startups Stocks Set for Longest Rout as Rate Hike Looms
A gauge of Japan’s startup stocks is headed for its longest run of annual losses on record as the threat of higher interest rates adds to a list of issues keeping some investors away from the sector. ( read original story ...)
Fate of US Steel’s deal with Japan’s Nippon is now up to Biden, sources say
To secure approval for the deal, Nippon pledged to invest billions of dollars in US Steel’s business in critical states ... US Steel has said that the multibillion-dollar investment from its Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Christmas Eve, tracking Wall Street gains before the holidays. Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers ...
Japan’s 2024 Stock Rally Brought Meager Returns in Dollar Terms
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