Reducing business risks in Africa appears to be key for Japan to shift its focus from assistance to investment in African nations at a time when China and Russia are trying to increase their presence ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign EVs hit Japan alongside fast-charging network push
As Japanese automakers remain reluctant to shift away from popular hybrids, foreign rivals are challenging the status quo. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 30-year yields hit all-time high ahead of Powell speech
TOKYO] Japanese 30-year government bond yields climbed to a fresh all-time peak on Friday (Aug 22), tracking a rise in US Treasury yields as investors braced for a speech by Federal Reserve chair ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police, prosecutors apologise at grave of wrongfully accused man
He had filed eight bail requests, but all were denied. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
TICAD 9: Japan’s triple rejection of separatists hands Morocco diplomatic triumph
The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) delivered a clear geopolitical message: Japan does not recognise the so-called “rasd” and rejects any attempt to politicise a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb in morning after US Fed chief hints at rate cut
Tokyo stocks climbed Monday morning, lifted by Wall Street gains late last week as a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome P ( read original story ...)
Why A Famous Japanese Sushi Chain From Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market Chose Los Angeles For Its First American Location
A famous Japanese sushi chain opened in Tsukiji Market back in 2001, and in 2025, after years of success in its home country, it has expanded to America. ( read original story ...)
Japan confers Grand Cordon honour on SM Lee Hsien Loong for contributions to bilateral ties
The Grand Cordon is the top tier of the Order of the Rising Sun, a biennial decoration conferred by the Emperor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How Eric Trump Became One of Crypto’s Greatest Evangelists
The real-estate executive has been at the vanguard of the first family’s rapid entry into the cryptocurrency business.
Nikkei 225 rises for 2nd straight day: Check gainers, losers
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index extended its winning streak for a second day, driven by tech stocks responding to potential U.S. monetary policy easing.
وين أنام في اليابان ؟ – TOKYO CAPSULE HOTEL TOUR
Joe Hattab tours Tokyo's unique capsule hotels! Experience Ikidane House & 9 Hours in this Japanese travel adventure. Discover the best places to stay in Japan! ( read original story ...)
Support for Japan PM Ishiba surges despite election defeat, poll shows
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba surged nearly 20 percentage points, a Yomiuri newspaper public opinion poll showed on Monday, despite his ruling coalition losing its majority in July's parliamentary election. ( read original story ...)
Mizuho, MUFG join race by Japan’s banks for money manager deals overseas
By Iain Withers and Anton Bridge LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese banks Mizuho and MUFG are targeting buying or partnering with overseas money managers, they told Reuters, joining other Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
As Crypto’s Power Grows, Wall Street Braces For a Washington Showdown
An escalating lobbying conflict is unfolding in Washington as traditional banking entities and cryptocurrency companies vie for regulatory favor. The contention revolves around the Republican party’s initiative to implement new regulations for digital assets.
Is a Cryptocurrency Market Crash on the Horizon?
Crashes rarely happen without a catalyst. The simplest catalyst for a crash would be a sharp macro shock that sucks liquidity out of risk assets, like cryptocurrencies.
Flight bound for US returns to Tokyo minutes after takeoff due to oil leak
TOKYO — An overseas flight bound for the United States was diverted back to Tokyo. Local 10 photojournalist Chris Hinson is on the flight and said it returned to Tokyo because pilots were not comfortable with the engines being able to cross the ocean. They were up in the air for approximately 20 minutes. ( read ...