Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades, involving millions of dollars in undocumented political funds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new industry minister pledges chip sector support
Japan's new industry minister on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting efforts to revitalise the country's chip manufacturing base, which have included subsidies for Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month high as BOJ gives no hint on policy shift
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index hit a one-month high on Wednesday as caution on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance faded after the central bank offered no hints on when it would exit its negative ...
AI helps design better polycrystalline electronics: Study
Polycrystalline is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the screens of our smartphones and computers to the metals and ceramics in our cars. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo infrastructure development to cost $67.5 billion: gov’t
The Japanese government on Dec. 19 unveiled the overall cost of hosting the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, putting infrastructure developmen・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from this year's 1.1%. ( read original story ...)
Healthy Kai Sotto eyes B.League action for new team Yokohama in 2 weeks’ time
Young Filipino big man Kai Sotto is expected to finally see action in two weeks' time after recovering from a back injury that has kept him out of action for the 2023-24 Japan B.League season. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya axes New Year’s Eve countdown for fourth year in a row
SINGAPORE: Tokyo’s Shibuya district has cancelled its New Year’s Eve countdown for the fourth year in a row due to concerns over “safety and security at the event”, which typically draws about 100,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Startup Preferred Networks Designs Own AI Chips to Beat Bottleneck
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese startup Preferred Networks is ramping up investment in customised artificial intelligence chips, seeking to ensure access to critical hardware as advances in generative AI spark a global investment boom. ( read original story ...)
‘Shogun Santa’ back in LA’s Little Tokyo as decades-long tradition lives on
Shogun Santa,” billed as the only known Asian Santa in Los Angeles, was spotted in the city’s Little Tokyo district over the weekend, spreading joy to children as Christmas approaches. Like with traditional Santa, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after Wall St. gains, BOJ policy decision
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday on buying after overnight gains on Wall Street and the Bank of Japan's decision the previous day to keep intact its ultraloose monetary policy. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Interest Rate Decision Boosts Nikkei 225 Index by Over 1%
Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed more than 1% higher after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged at its final policy meeting of the year. The BOJ kept its ...
Naomi Osaka Shares Message of Gratitude Alongside the Sweetest Clip From Childhood
Alongside the heartfelt message, the athlete shared the sweetest clip of her younger self eating lunch in the school cafeteria and flashing a cute smile for the camera. Her message was clear: she’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget -sources
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate, used to compile the state budget, to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from the current year's 1.1%, two people with knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets gain, Japan stocks extend rise on dovish BOJ
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and stuck to its yield curve control policy. Yen continues fall. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Fell in November
Japan’s exports fell in November after two months of growth, dragged down by lower shipments of products such as steel and chip-making equipment, data from the Ministry of Finance showed Wednesday. ( read original story ...)