Tokyo-listed Metaplanet, also known as Japan's 'MicroStrategy' has issued a $50 million bond offering to buy more Bitcoin.
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
By Selena Li and Sumeet Chatterjee HONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters) - Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China investment banking teams by adding selective senior bankers while aiming to win ...
Citi expanding investment banking in Japan and China – report
Citigroup (C) is adding senior bankers to its Japan and China investment banking teams to bring in more cross-border M&A deals, according to a media report on Monday. The push comes as the bank ...
Work starts on casino-based integrated resort in Osaka Bay
OSAKA—Construction of Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) facility featuring a casino, an international convention center and hotels started on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, on April 24. ( read original story ...)
Evonik, Higuchi open Yokohama lab to expand oral drug delivery work
German specialty chemicals group Evonik (XETRA: EVK) has partnered with Japan’s Higuchi to launch a joint laboratory in Yokohama, aiming to broaden access to its Eudragit polymer platform and ... ( read original story ...)
Alyssa Solomon caps Japan SV.League debut with silver for Osaka
ALYSSA Solomon wrapped up her debut season in the Japan SV.League with a silver medal, as Osaka Marvelous fell short in the finals against Saga Hisamitsu Springs. ( read original story ...)
Osaka street eats worth the trip
Osaka’s street food scene is a feast for the senses, blending tradition, creativity, and community spirit. From sizzling takoyaki in Dotonbori to fresh sashimi at Kuromon Market, every bite tells a ... ( read original story ...)
26 best things to do in Osaka in May 2026
Get ready for a spectacular May 2026 with our list of the best events, festivals, exhibitions and things to do in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Clash over Trump family businesses entangles Senate crypto bill
Democratic lawmakers have spent the past year blasting the Trump family’s growing footprint in the cryptocurrency industry. Now, just months ahead of the midterm elections, they’re digging in on a ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 60,000 for first time on earnings optimism
Japan's Nikkei closed above the key 60,000 mark for the first time today as optimism over corporate earnings overshadowed concerns about the Middle East conflict.
Nikkei 225 Hits Record Highs, but Japan’s IPO Market Is Struggling
Japan's stock rally is driven by big tech, while weak IPO demand limits funding for smaller firms and narrows market growth ...
Japan rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake just days after ‘megaquake’ warning
A huge 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan early on Monday, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake prompted the country to warn of a slightly elevated risk of a megaquake ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s IPO market struggles as AI stocks lure investors
Japan's IPO market remains sluggish despite strong first-day performances from Umenoyado Brewery and Inuneko-Seikatsu, as retail investors chase gains in AI stocks. Stricter Tokyo Stock Exchange ...
Japan’s dour IPO market unlikely to improve despite sizzling debuts of sake, pet food firms
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Sparkling debuts on the Tokyo bourse by a sake brewery and pet food maker last week are unlikely to revive a moribund market for new stock listings in Japan ...
Asian indexes trade mostly higher, Nikkei touches fresh record
Asian indexes traded mostly higher on Monday, and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record Monday after U.S. stocks ended last week with new highs. Japan (NKY:IND) gained 1.8% setting new all-time ...