As automakers balance regional regulations, customer preferences and evolving propulsion strategies, flexibility has become a critical competitive advantage. At Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation’s attention
(Changes headline) By Joseph Campbell and Chang-Ran Kim UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, June 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search ... ( read original story ...)
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
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Japan economy minister says he hopes BOJ works closely with government on policy
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Economic Revitalisation Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday he hoped the Bank of Japan works closely with the government to durably achieve its 2% inflation target. ( read original story ...)
Asia Bankers Club Expands into Japan Real Estate Market Through Strategic Appointment by TAKARA LEBEN
Asia Bankers Club today announced its official expansion into the Japan real estate market through a strategic collaboration with TAKARA LEBEN (a MIRARTH Holdings Group company), a top-tier Japanese comprehensive developer, ( read original story ...)
Crypto funding explodes 408% as mega-rounds storm back into the market
Crypto fundraising rebounded sharply in May 2026 as mega-rounds returned and deal activity improved after a softer spring period. Venture capital funding rose to $3.52 billion across 83 rounds during ...
Global markets: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as chip-related heavyweights jump
The Nikkei was choppy earlier in the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.
Bank of Japan set to hike key interest rate to 1%
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is set to raise its key interest rate to 1% from the current 0.75% at its upcoming policy board meeting on June 15 and 16, Nikkei has learned, as the Japanese economy faces ...
Finance minister Katayama says Japan’s budget reform the biggest since 1945
Japan is currently undergoing the greatest budgetary reform process since the end of World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.
Tokyo stocks rise as dip buying centers on AI, chip shares
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, with the Nikkei stock index climbing over 2% after its drop the past three straight trading days spurred m ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan set to hike key interest rate to 1.0%
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is set to raise its key interest rate to 1.0% from the current 0.75% at its upcoming policy board meeting on June 15 and 16, Nikkei has learned, as the Japanese economy ...
Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 1.0%
TOKYO-- The Bank of Japan is set to raise its key interest rate to 1.0% from the current 0.75% at its upcoming policy board meeting on June 15 and 16, Nikkei has learned, as the Japanese economy faces ...
Japan pursuing biggest fiscal shake-up since World War II, Finance Minister Katayama says
Japan is undertaking its biggest budget reform since World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, as the government balances fiscal discipline with the need to tackle inflation, economic unce ... ( read original story ...)
Jung Kook Celebrates His Calvin Klein Collaboration in Tokyo
Last week, K-pop sensation Jung Kook of BTS made a Tokyo pit stop on his world tour with the band, taking over Calvin Klein’s Harajuku flagship to celebrate his first-ever fashion collaboration. ( read original story ...)
Katayama says Japan undergoing biggest budget reform since 1945
Japan is currently undergoing the greatest budgetary reform process since the end of World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama reaffirms commitment to current policies and readiness for decisive action
Japan's Finance Minister Katayama reaffirms commitment to current policies and readiness for decisive action. Japan Finance Minister Katayama said it is possible to balance fiscal sustainability with ...