At least two candidates vying to become Japan's next prime minister are planning to tackle one of the country's most sacred political cows: labour market reforms that would make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers. ( read original story ...)
University-Clinic Program Boosts GP Recruitment in Yokohama
The "Deep End Kawasaki/Yokohama" program in Japan addresses the critical challenge of recruiting and retaining general practitioners in ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan is marking the 40th anniversary of NISMO this month
Nissan is marking the 40th anniversary of NISMO this month. Established in September 1984 as Nissan Motorsport ... ( read original story ...)
Bronzetti vs. Osaka Prediction: China Open 2024
No. 77-ranked Lucia Bronzetti will take on No. 73 Naomi Osaka in the China Open Round of 128 on Tuesday, September 24. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China eases rates to aid property industry
Asian shares have advanced, with Chinese markets logging the biggest gains after the central bank announced a slew of measures to support the economy. ( read original story ...)
Larger IPOs Set to Test Dominance of Smaller Listings in Japan
Japan is poised to welcome larger share-sale debuts in the coming months, invigorating a market that has mostly seen debuts raising less than $100 million in the past decade. Most Read from ...
Scientists in Japan Are About to Build a Supercomputer Like No Other
Japan already has one of the fastest supercomputers in the world with its Fugaku rig, but the country's scientists are looking at a seriously hefty upgrade in the next few years: a Fugaku Next supercomputer that's roughly a thousand times faster than current systems.
JGBs Rise Ahead of BOJ Gov. Ueda’s Speech
JGBs rose in the short- to long-dated part of the curve on the first trading day following a three-day holiday weekend, possibly on hopes for dovish cues from the Bank of Japan Gov. Ueda’s speech ...
Tokyo Tells China to End Anti-Japan Hate After Fatal Attack
Senior Japanese officials are demanding a full explanation of the recent stabbing death of a Japanese boy in southern China, and are asking their Chinese counterparts to deal with "untruthful and malicious" internet posts targeting Japan. ( read original story ...)
Russian aircraft violates Japanese airspace, Tokyo protests strongly
Japanese government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace three times on Monday near the northern prefecture of Hokkaido. Japan's armed forces fired flares in response, ( read original story ...)
Viral video of man kicking Japan’s ‘divine messenger’ deer prompts local crackdown
A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local authorities to implement measures promoting respect for the sacred animals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sept factory activity slips, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity eased in September due to softer production, although further expansion in the service sector supported overall business momentum, a survey showed on Tuesday.The au Jibun Bank ... ( read original story ...)
After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business
Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki: Monitoring impacts from central banks’ monetary policies
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday ... the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has ... ( read original story ...)
In a First, Japan Fires Flares Against Russian Military Aircraft
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese fighter jets fired warnings flares against a Russian military aircraft that Tokyo said repeatedly entered the country’s territorial airspace, in an unprecedented move against a ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Rate Hold Sparks Crypto Rebound Amid Yen Carry Trade Concerns
The Bank of Japan recently clinched its interest rates steady at 0.25%, easing crypto market concerns and boosting stock prices.