Osaka Prefectural Police on April 21 sent prosecutors papers accusing a man and a woman in their 40s of damaging archaeological remains by bu ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto billionaire sues Trump-linked project alleging extortion
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by President Donald Trump, accusing the company of extortion and an “illegal scheme” to seize ...
JP Morgan upgrades Nikkei year-end target to 70,000 on AI boom, weak yen
J.P. Morgan on Wednesday raised its year-end target for Japan's Nikkei share average index to 70,000 from a previous target of 61,000, citing a boom in artificial intelligence and a weaker yen. J.P.
Sapporo shares fall 6% on sale of US beer unit
Investing.com-- Sapporo Holdings (TYO:2501) shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Japanese beer giant announced the sale of a major U.S.-based craft brewing brand, Stone Brew ... ( read original story ...)
Dior to open Osaka flagship with Sou Fujimoto couture-inspired facade
Peter Marino has designed the interior of the store, which will include a Monsieur Dior restaurant. ( read original story ...)
Japan records 5th straight fiscal year of trade deficits as Trump’s tariffs hit auto exports
Japan has reported a trade deficit of $10.7 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies hit auto exports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rises to record high as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Nikkei rises to record high on Wednesday, even as Asia markets trade broadly lower, amid deepening uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, even as Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.
Japan’s Nikkei rises to record high on tech boost
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Wednesday, supported by a handful of heavily weighted tech stocks such as SoftBank Group, though uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks ...
Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports
The Japanese government is in talks to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest as early as next month, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.
Japan finance minister to meet banks to discuss Mythos AI model, Bloomberg News reports
April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama plans to meet the country's biggest banks and other financial institutions as early as this week to discuss Anthropic PBC's latest AI ...
Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade outlook clouded by Middle East conflict
Japan’s exports and imports continued to rise in March but the trade outlook for the months ahead remains clouded by war in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Prudential outlines earnings hit after suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports surge 11.7% in March on China demand, but oil shock risks loom
Japan’s exports rose 11.7 per cent in March, driven by strong demand from China and tech shipments, but rising energy costs and supply risks from West Asia tensions cloud the outlook as Tokyo pivots t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices
Japan recorded a trade surplus of 667 billion yen ($4.18 billion) in March, compared with the forecast of a surplus of 1.1 trillion yen. ( read original story ...)
Prudential extends suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)