Japanese policymakers searching for clues on whether wage hikes will become widespread may find relief in a central bank survey in the northern prefecture of Aomori, which showed a majority of firms planning wage hikes similar or higher than last year. ( read original story ...)
US, South Korea and Japan unite in massive naval drill in show of strength against North Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted extensive naval exercises off South Korea's Jeju island as a display of strength against North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Foreign residents in quake-affected areas offered multilingual consultations
Multilingual consultation services have been made available for foreign residents affected by the earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)
Former flight attendant named as first female president of Japan Airlines
Tokyo — Japan Airlines has named its first female president, a former cabin attendant who rose through the ranks to senior management, taking a deeply symbolic step in a country struggling to close a vast gender gap at work. ( read original story ...)
Ireland defeat Japan to set up men’s Olympic hockey qualification finale against hosts Spain
Ireland men joined their women counterparts in the Olympic qualification semi-finals after a tight 1-0 win over Japan to set up a double-header set of matches against hosts Spain on Friday. ( read original story ...)
SHEIN reportedly investigated for data handling practices in China
With its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), the CAC will be looking into the nature of ... operators of the retail brand SHEIN on 28 December 2023 in the Tokyo District Court. The Japanese ...
Japan’s Nikkei trades higher as weak yen boosts exporters
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average changed course to trade higher on Thursday as a weaker yen prompted investors to buy Toyota Motor and other exporter stocks. The Nikkei was up ...
Mitsuko Tottori becomes first woman president of airline in Japan
Japan Airlines Wednesday promoted former cabin attendant Mitsuka Tottori to become the company's first female president, effective April 1. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Are Gaining on China as World-Beating Rally Extends
Japan equities are rapidly recovering the ground they lost to their Chinese peers in the early years of the pandemic as global investors continue to seek alternatives to the world’s second- biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised for mixed open after falling on Wednesday; Australia unemployment data in focus
Asian markets will be watching Japan's inflation numbers, which could give a clue to the Bank of Japan's moves ...
Plane Returns To Tokyo After American Passenger Allegedly Bites Flight Attendant
The 55-year-old man was reportedly arrested after the All Nippon Airways flight returned to the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov machinery orders fall more than expected
Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in November, data showed on Thursday, underscoring uncertainty about the economic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Japan ANA plane turns around mid-flight after American passenger bites attendant: report
All Nippon Airways Flight 118, bound for Seattle, had to turn around after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant during the trip, reports say. ( read original story ...)
Planes collide at Japan airport in wintry weather
A Korean Air plane clipped wings with a Cathay Pacific jet at an airport in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday amid heavy snow – an incident that comes just weeks after a fatal aircraft collision in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase head of research: Major banks will soon embrace crypto
Banks will inevitably move toward cryptocurrency due to client demand and their significant financial potential.
Bitcoin had a nice 2023. Why smaller crypto assets could now see bigger gains.
Bitcoin BTCUSD, -1.91% rallied over 150% in 2023, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization outperformed smaller coins. But it may soon be time for smaller cryptocurrencies to ...