Sony Corp said on Friday that it would book about a 10 billion yen ($97 million) profit in the next fiscal quarter on the sale of Tokyo property, as it disposes of assets under a turnaround effort. ( read original story ...)
China Crypto Firm Bitmain Plans First US Factory in Trump Gambit
Bitmain Technologies Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of crypto mining hardware, plans to open its first US facility in the coming months, a strategic pivot riding the “Made in America” boom in ...
Bank of Japan Likely on Hold Though U.S. Trade Deal Cuts Uncertainty
TOKYO—Japan’s central bank policymakers are expected to keep rates on hold this week, even though a trade deal with the U.S. relieves some uncertainty over tariffs and strengthens the case for tighter ...
Mohamed Salah Shines in Liverpool Training Ahead of Yokohama Friendly
Egyptian star steals the spotlight with stunning goals in Japan pre-season campMohamed Salah Shines in Liverpool Training Ahead of Yokohama FriendlyLiverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah's turned heads ... ( read original story ...)
Genie Bouchard wins in Montreal to extend her tennis career. Raducanu and Osaka advance
Genie Bouchard extended her tennis career for at least one more match Monday, beating Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the first round of the National Bank Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to work with Tomasz Wiktorowski on trial after Patrick Mouratoglou split
Wiktorowski coached Poland’s Iga Swiatek from late 2021 until last October. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Photos show a town praying for marine safety at a seaside festival near Tokyo
Hundreds of residents gathered at Kurihama beach outside Tokyo over the weekend to pray for marine safety in a summer festival that fuses sacred ritual and seaside spectacle. As a portable shrine ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Enough apologies: How Japan is shaking its price hike phobia
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -When Japanese ice pop maker Akagi Nyugyo raised its prices a meagre 10 yen in 2016, its sombre-faced management appeared in a one-minute ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What’s at stake for Japan’s fragile bond market this week
Japan's bond market faces stern tests this week, from domestic political ructions and a possible hawkish shift at the central bank to global risks stemming from the Federal Reserve. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nuclear Plant Reports Triple Drone Intrusion
Japan strictly prohibits drone flights near nuclear power plants under its 2016 Drone Act, with violations punishable by up to a year in prison or a maximum fine of 500,000 yen or approximately $3,370 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro Unveils “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a New Takeoff and Landing …
OSAKA, Japan & TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. ("Osaka Metro") today announced the completion of the "OSAKAKO Vertiport", a new eVTOL take off and landing facility intended ... ( read original story ...)
Compass Offices Announces the Pre-opening Sale of Its … – Business Wire
Compass Offices is pleased to announce the pre-opening sale of its INOGATE OSAKA business centre, which marks the latest chapter in Compass Offices’ portfolio of flexible office space in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan, Tokyo Governments Target $4.7 Billion Valuation for …
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway operator as early as October-end ...
Osaka to work with Wiktorowski on trial after Mouratoglou split
Japan's Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, will work with Polish coach Tomasz Wiktorowski on a trial basis after splitting with Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year ... ( read original story ...)
The US-Japan Trade Deal Provides Both Certainty and Clarification
The new U.S.-Japan trade deal lowers tariffs and strengthens economic ties, helping challenge China's regional aggression and instability. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP Is Teetering as Far-Right Challenger Emerges
The current political crisis is the result of a July 20 election in Japan’s upper house, the less-powerful chamber in parliament. It has no direct role in determining the prime minister but is an indicator of political fortunes in a country where the foundation of individual leaders is generally unstable, even as the ruling party ...