Japan's JSR plans to build its first Taiwanese production facility for semiconductor materials, Nikkei has learned, supplying photoresist to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) as Japanese ...
Japanese bank chooses uptown Charlotte tower as new HQ for 2,000 employees
The uptown tower for SMBC happens to be the former home of another big bank, and is well-known as the jukebox building.
Japan Bond Yields Surge As Inflation Fears Grow
As Japanese bond yields surge to levels not seen in nearly three decades, the country’s banking sector faces a moment of reckoning. The yield on the 10-year Japanese government ...
Japan’s finance minister issues foreign exchange warning amid intervention speculation
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Monday warned against speculative moves in foreign exchange, after a brief jolt higher in the yen sparked speculation Tokyo had again ...
Naomi Osaka Opens Up About the ‘Really Tough’ Pressure of Motherhood, Sharing How She Balances It All (Exclusive)
The professional tennis player welcomed her daughter Shai in July 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
Why Naomi Osaka is late to arrive at the 2026 Italian Open
Post childbirth, Naomi Osaka has embraced playing on clay and does it well. Last year, "Clayomi" advanced to the Italian Open fourth round. Osaka has not been spotted in Rome practicing in the days ... ( read original story ...)
Poll Finds 62% of Americans Don’t Trust Trump on Crypto
Donald Trump’s vocal backing of the cryptocurrency industry during the 2024 campaign delivered substantial financial contributions from crypto backers and played a role in his return to the presidency ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Project Freedom Eases Oil Pressure as 60,000 Breakout Builds
Project Freedom has eased oil pressure and improved sentiment toward Japanese equities, while the Nikkei 225 remains bullish above 58,000 and eyes a breakout above 60,000.
Yen jumps as Japan takes on speculators
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 4 (Reuters) - A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say pressure is likely ...
Japan sees largest ever protest in support of pacifism as Takaichi seeks to amend constitution
Large-scale protests swept across Japan on Sunday as thousands opposed prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to revise the country’s pacifist constitution. An estimated 50,000 people gathered at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, ( read original story ...)
Tanker carrying Russian oil to arrive in Japan amid Hormuz closure
The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia's ear east, which is exempt from Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan deepen energy and minerals ties amid global supply risks
Australia and Japan agreed Monday to expand cooperation on energy and critical minerals, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Australian leader Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit. The move ... ( read original story ...)
Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators
By Rae Wee and Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 4 (Reuters) - A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say ...
Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
The defence ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta Monday to sign a defence cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide arrange of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1 ... ( read original story ...)