Japan's Nikkei share average ended nearly flat on Monday as investors weighed fresh U.S. tariff threats, although a smooth meeting between Japan's prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump eased ...
Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed on continuing Trump tariff worries
Global shares are trading mixed, as investors found bargains despite worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Japan posts record high current account surplus in 2024
Japan. - Japan's current account surplus increased by 29.5 percent from the previous year to a record high of 29.261 trillion yen (US$193 billion), according to data released by the Japanese Ministry ...
Japan’s total debt hits fresh record of 1,317 tril. yen in 2024
Japan's fiscal health further worsened at the end of 2024, Finance Ministry data showed Monday, with total debt climbing to a record ...
Pair suspected in deadly Yokohama home invasion served fresh arrest warrants
Two men suspected of direct involvement in a home invasion in Yokohama in October 2024 in which a 75-year-old man was fatally attacked hav・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Steve Holland set to begin life with Yokohama in AFC Champions League
Yokohama, which lost in last season's final under Australian Harry Kewell, is at home against Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro chief signals more fare increases after 28-year freeze
The operator of Tokyo’s feted subway system raised fares in March 2023 for the first time in 28 years after a pandemic collapse in passenger numbers and a period of heavy investment ahead of the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as tech shares track Wall St. falls
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday, led by technology shares tracking falls by their U.S. counterparts late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
10 Most Popular Tokyo Revengers Characters, According To MyAnimeList
The Tokyo Revengers series had a large cast filled with compelling characters, but who are the most popular characters in the cast? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido says annual profit plunges 73% amid sluggish sales in China
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido said on Monday its full-year profit fell 73% amid sluggish sales in China. Shiseido said operating profit was 7.58 billion yen ($49.9 million) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido says profit plunges 73% amid sluggish sales in China
Shares of Dongfeng Motor soared as much as 85.8% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese automaker said its parent was planning a restructuring, stoking speculation that some of the state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin hoarder’s shares soar 4,000% in Japan on crypto rally
Hotel company's pivot to stockpiling Bitcoin delivering eye-watering returns for shareholders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Easy Japanese news in translation: Gorgeous ‘hina’ dolls on display in Osaka Prefecture
A set of hina dolls is on display at Higashiosaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture. The dolls, crafted by a local company, are displayed on a fancy seven ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean skier dies after crashing into tree at Hokkaido resort
A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had with Donald Trump, the Japanese prime minister has proven he knows how to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
Asian shares were trading mixed on Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s various tariffs.