Among the recipient of the prestigious award is one of three men credited for the invention of LED, an energy-saving device used in lighting. ( read original story ...)
Japan Premier’s Woes Fuel Speculation About Potential Successors
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s days in office may be numbered, with a recent poll showing an overwhelming majority of voters want the embattled leader out of the top job by the end of his term in September at the latest. ( read original story ...)
Japan Provides Aid to Malaysia to Strengthen Maritime Security
Japan is helping Malaysia to bolster maritime security and protect sea lanes that are crucial for transporting fuel and goods to East Asia. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls as investors await BOJ cue on policy shift
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped more than 1% on Monday as cautious investors awaited hints from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda for a possible shift in its ultra-low rates policy. The ...
Japan’s Kishida disliked by nearly 4 in 5 people, polls show – making him among most unpopular prime ministers ever
One survey found Kishida’s “disapproval rate” was at 79 per cent, the highest since the newspaper started conducting such polls more than seven decades ago.
Shogun Santa spreads cheer in Little Tokyo
Shogun Santa arrived in Little Tokyo on Sunday, spreading cheer at that Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, expressing the importance of connecting with the community. ( read original story ...)
New Crypto Rules Could Boost Tesla Value As Bitcoin Price Has Surged
Gains in digital assets held by Elon Musk's electric car company may now be better reflected in earnings via new accounting standards.
Asia markets take a breather, Bank of Japan decision and China LPR in focus this week
The Bank of Japan will hold its final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, while China will announce its loan prime rates on Wednesday.
Nikkei May Open Lower on Profit-Taking
Japanese shares may open lower as investors look to book some profit after recent gains.
Sun wins singles, doubles titles at Women’s WTT Nagoya
World No. 1 Sun Yingsha of China won the women's singles title and teamed up with Wang Manyu to claim the women's doubles crown as well at the 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan’s Defense Ministry
North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense. The Japanese have warned vessels to alert Japan's Coast Guard if they spot a fallen object, but not ... ( read original story ...)
53-year-old woman arrested for assaulting husband
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 53-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she beat her husband who is in his 60s, at their apartment on Saturday night. According to police, the ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Rally fades, Bank of Japan looms into view
The Bank of Japan's policy decision on Tuesday is the main event in Asia this week, and investors also have rate decisions from the People's Bank of China and Bank Indonesia, Reserve Bank of Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s exit strategy for interest rates
In the intricate tapestry of global finance, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) stands at a critical juncture, poised to maintain its negative interest rates policy at ...
Private Credit Rebounds in the Crypto Sector With a 55% Jump in 2023
More companies are tapping blockchain-based private credit as they hunt for financing in a world of elevated interest rates, sparking a partial revival in a sector that slumped amid last year’s crypto ...
Marketmind: Rally fades, Bank of Japan looms into view
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asia kicks off the last full trading week of 2023 on Monday, with the U.S. Federal Reserve-fueled surge in risk appetite from last week losing steam and ...