Japan’s economy has contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and public investments slipped ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms deeper GDP decline, backing Takaichi’s stimulus
Revised data shows GDP shrank 2.3% in Q3, a deeper fall than first estimated and the first contraction in six quarters. ( read original story ...)
Concerns mount in Japan over business effects of prolonged Japan-China friction
The outlook for business diplomacy is uncertain with visits planned for late January by business leaders, now in limbo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japanese purchases of U.K. gilts at highest since 2021 in October
They purchased a net ¥418.6 billion of U.K. debt in October, the most since January 2021, Japan’s latest balance-of-payments data has shown. ( read original story ...)
Two Former White Sox Players Just Signed With Anthony Kay’s Old Team
As the White Sox bring over Anthony Kay from Yokohama, two familiar faces are heading in the opposite direction. ( read original story ...)
Japans Nikkei edges lower, big tech shares drag amid valuation worries
The biggest drag on the Nikkei was startup investor SoftBank Group, shaving 93 points from the index with a 2.5% slide. Next was chip-testing equipment maker Advantest, which fell 0.9%, followed by ...
Japan’s Current Account Surplus Grows 15.5 Pct in Oct.
Japan's current account surplus grew 15.5 pct in October from a year before to 2,833.5 billion yen thanks mainly to increased exports and higher dividend income, the Finance Ministry said Monday. The ...
“I’m not gonna lie”: Naomi Osaka turns down marriage proposal and speaks openly about hard days as a new mother
Naomi Osaka opened up about motherhood's challenges and rejected a fan's marriage proposal during an Instagram Q&A. Despite an injury-shortened 2025 season ending at the Japan Open, she expressed ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese carrier conducting intense air operations near Japan, Tokyo says
A Chinese carrier strike group sailing close to Japan kept up intense air operations on Sunday as it sailed into the Pacific Ocean east of the Okinawa Islands, Japan's Self-Defense Forces said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police probe after severed baby’s head and limbs found in adult entertainment business freezer
TOKYO, Dec 8 — Police in Tokyo are investigating after a severed head and limbs of a baby were ... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
"Japan actually has done a really good job increasing female labour market participation," says Yumiko Murakami, co-founder of MPower Partners, Japan's first female-led venture capital (VC) company. ( read original story ...)
S Korean, Japanese biz lobbies discuss AI, semiconductor cooperation
South Korean and Japanese business lobbies on Monday discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two countries in the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries, along with key ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO REPORT: Demand Grows for Housing Loans of Up to 50 Years in Japan
Housing loans with repayment periods of up to 50 years, far longer than the standard 35-year term for long-term mortgages, are gaining popularity in Japan particularly among people in their 20s. With ...
Is Charlie Kirk alive? Milo Yiannopoulos comments as he doubts the body shown near Erika Kirk in casket footage was real
Milo Yiannopoulos expressed skepticism regarding the official narrative of Charlie Kirk's reported assassination, citing inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Speaking on Timcast IRL, Yiannopoulos ... ( read original story ...)
Atlanta Cup: Aryna Sabalenka beats Naomi Osaka in three sets after some fireworks
After the Belarusian four-time Grand Slam champion and the Japanese former world No. 1 concluded their match, home player Shelton and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios took to the court. The American ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto Japanese fighters near Okinawa’s main island
Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets southeast of Okinawa’s main island, Japan’s Defence Ministry said. China’s Navy said Tokyo’s claim was “completely inconsistent with ... ( read original story ...)