Karolina Shiino, a naturalized Japanese citizen who was born in Ukraine, resigned two weeks after winning the Miss Japan crown. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group has returned to profitability after four straight quarters in the red. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda reports its profit rose on the back of strong U.S. demand
Japanese automaker Honda's profit rose 3.5% in the October-December quarter from a year earlier on the back of solid demand in the U.S. and Europe and a recovery in its home market, the company said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan automaker Nissan’s profit stumbles on China sales decline
Nissan has reported its profit sank in October-December to about half of what it earned in the same period the year before. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account surplus nearly doubled in 2023
Japan's current account surplus nearly doubled in 2023 from the previous year. This comes as recent surges in energy prices hit a pause, pushing down the value of imports.
Osaka Expo budget expected to rise again by ¥200 million
The latest request would raise the total amount of money directly spent by the national government on all expo-related activities to ¥164.9 billion. ( read original story ...)
Emirates Boosts Osaka Flights With A380
Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024. The A380 to be deployed to Osaka will be retrofitted with the airline's latest product, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 34-year peak on dovish BOJ; tech shares soar
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at the highest level in 34 years on Thursday, surging more than 2% after a high-ranking Bank of Japan (BOJ) official signaled that any policy tightening would be ... ( read original story ...)
China’s VC playbook is undergoing a sea change as U.S. IPO exits get tougher
The Chinese venture capital world that once hoped for giant U.S. IPOs similar to Alibaba's is changing drastically. Geopolitics, slower growth and regulation are forcing VCs in China to look for ...
Flow rider: January gains portend a winning year for Japan’s Nikkei
Japanese stocks have started the year strongly and analysts say it could be a signal of further gains and expect the inflows that pushed the Nikkei to three-decade highs will keep coming. Japanese ...
Thai ice sculpture’s Naga Fireballs wins second place in Sapporo contest
A team of Thai ice sculpture artists earned the runner-up position in a contest held in Sapporo, showcasing their artwork inspired by the mystical Naga fireballs along the Mekong River. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Port and Kobe Port to trial hydrogen-powered RTGs
Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism has announced that Yokohama Port and Kobe Port will hold on-site demonstrations ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to launch A380 to Osaka with Premium Economy
The four-class A380 to Osaka will feature 14 First Class suites, 76 in Business Class, 56 seats in Premium Economy, 338 seats in Economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank posts quarterly profit after four straight losses, driven by Vision Fund gains
SoftBank posted its first quarterly profit after four quarters of losses driven by massive gains at its flagship tech investment arm, the Vision Fund. ( read original story ...)
Killer whale pod trapped by sea ice in Japan has seemingly escaped, local official says
A pod of killer whales, which appeared to be trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan, has seemingly escaped, a local official told ABC News. ( read original story ...)
Manager at Japan’s Bigmotor allegedly ordered roadside trees be cut down to match image
An employee of scandal-hit car dealer Bigmotor Co. arrested for allegedly being involved in cutting down roadside trees near one of the co ... ( read original story ...)