The offering size in the initial public offering of SBI Shinsei Bank could exceed 360 billion yen ($2.39 billion), including overallotment, with Norinchukin planning to buy shares, according to two ...
Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is aiming for moderate inflation accompanied by wage rises and economic improvement, signalling that its goal aligns with Prime Minister Sanae ...
Yen Weakens After First Face-Off Between Japan PM, BOJ Gov
The first face-to-face meeting between Japan’s prime minister and the head of its central bank has cooled expectations that an interest-rate hike is coming soon, sending the yen to a nine-month low.
Yen sinks to record low vs euro as Japan PM touts slow rate hikes
The yen dipped to a record low versus the euro and wallowed near a nine-month trough against the dollar on Thursday after Japan's new prime minister said she wanted the central bank to go slow on ...
Osaka and Townsend break it down, ocean-style, in offseason TikTok
Taylor Townsend and Naomi Osaka went viral with a yacht dance video to a Minaj and 4 Non Blondes remix to as a part of their offseason vacation. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms upbeat on business conditions under new PM Takaichi: Reuters poll
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Far more Japanese companies are optimistic about business conditions under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi than pessimistic, with the vast majority aiming for next ... ( read original story ...)
Hospitality brand FUFU JAPAN to open its first Tokyo property in Ginza
Kato Pleasure Group has formally announced a ninth location for its Michelin-recognised brand FUFU JAPAN, this time in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Extends Rally As Japan Export Strength And Tech Gains Lift Sentiment
The Nikkei 225 Index (NKY:IND) rose 0.43% to close at 51,063 on Wednesday, while the Topix Index climbed 1.14% to a record 3,359, as investors ...
Deciphera Announces Multiple Data Presentations at the Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Annual Meeting 2025
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; President and COO: Toichi Takino; "Ono"), today announced that data from multiple pipeline programs, including long-term and safety results ...
Celligence / Angel Ai: Sun West Investments Trust Unveils AI-Powered Mortgage Innovation in Japan, Marking a New Era in Cross-Border Finance
In a landmark two-day event held on November 8 and 9, Sun West Investments Trust welcomed over 500 financial leaders across Tokyo and Osaka to explore the future of AI-driven finance. The event introd ...
Bag containing ¥20 million stolen from Osaka home
Police in Osaka are looking for two men wanted in connection with the alleged theft of 20 million yen from a house on Tuesday. According to police, a woman in her 30s, who lives in the house with her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China spar over Taiwan as Donald Trump tilts global ‘chessboard’
Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region ... ( read original story ...)
New SEC plan aims to end a decade of crypto ‘uncertainty’
Atkins described the effort as a “common-sense” approach to end what he called a “decade of uncertainty” for developers, exchanges, and investors navigating inconsistent enforcement actions.
Yokohama renews Porsche Sprint deal; schedule out now
Yokohama will be the official tire partner and presenting sponsor of the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West for a sixth season. ( read original story ...)
How the Japan PM’s Taiwan remarks provoked the fury of China
It all started when Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested that if China attacked Taiwan then Japan could respond with its own self-defence force. Since then, foreign ministries on both ... ( read original story ...)
TOURISE Awards 2025: Tokyo, New York, Ancash and Paris Take Top Honors at Inaugural TOURISE Awards
The very first winners of the TOURISE Awards have been announced, recognizing the destinations redefining exploration, hospitality, and cultural connection for the modern traveler, setting new ... ( read original story ...)