Japan's ruling party leadership race, which will determine who becomes next prime minister, could complicate the central bank's plan to normalise ultra-loose monetary policy. Here are some details on ...
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Government data released ahead of Japan's "Respect for the Aged Day" showed that the country's population of people aged 65 and over had risen to an all-time high of 36.25 million. According to Robert Feldman, ( read original story ...)
Kiyoshi Matsuo on How Music Expanded His Views, Promoting Affirmative Action in Japan’s Music Industry & More
Music producer Kiyoshi Matsuo spoke with Billboard Japan about exploring ways to make the working environment in entertainment a better place for all. ( read original story ...)
SBC Medical Group Holdings and Pono Capital Two Announce Completion of Business Combination and Schedule to Begin Trading on the Nasdaq
SBC Medical Group Holdings and Pono Capital Two Announce Completion of Combination and Schedule to Begin Trading on the Nasdaq ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese worry most about loss of property, life
Nearly two-thirds of Japanese respondents, aged in their twenties to sixties ... and 63.8% were worried about losing property such as their home, belongings, and vehicles. Respondents also expressed ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: Yen breaches 140 for first time since last summer
Japan’s yen has strengthened past 140 to the dollar for the first time since July 2023, as traders expect potential upcoming US rate cuts to weaken the greenback. The yen touched 139.56 on Monday. The ...
Asia-Pacific markets mixed, Nikkei falls over 2% as tech sector drags; Fed decision in focus
The Asia-Pacific equity markets saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index declining by more than 2% as investors eagerly anticipated the start of the Federal Reserve
Tokyo Metro Considers a Shareholder Benefits Program
Tokyo Metro Co. may create a shareholder benefits program to encourage individual investors to hold its stock for the long term, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with ... ( read original story ...)
Distance Between Delhi and Sapporo
The map below shows the location of Sapporo and Delhi. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ... ( read original story ...)
Shizuoka Prefecture approves boring survey for Japan maglev train project
Shizuoka Prefecture said Tuesday it has granted Central Japan Railway Co. permission to conduct a boring survey in preparation for ... ( read original story ...)
What Is Trump Even Doing With His New Crypto Company?
L ately, convicted fraudster Donald Trump has really gotten into crypto, which he has favorably dubbed as “crazy new currencies.” Over the past few years, Trump has dabbled in
3 Japanese Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Growing Earnings Up To 20%
Japan’s stock markets have shown mixed performance recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 0.5% while the broader TOPIX Index fell by 1.0%. Amid this backdrop, expectations of additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and a strengthening yen are key factors influencing market sentiment.
Shizuoka Pref. approves boring survey for maglev train project
Shizuoka Prefecture said Tuesday it has granted Central Japan Railway Co. permission to conduct a boring survey in preparation for the construction of a new high-speed maglev train line between Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Runners-up Yokohama thrashed 7-3 in AFC Champions League goal fest
Asian Champions League debutants Gwangju FC scored after just 90 seconds on the way to a 7-3 home hammering of last year's runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos on Tuesday.The Asian Champions League Elite ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven parent company’s new security rating won’t affect a buyout, Japan’s finance minister says
The change prompted speculation among some market participants that Seven & i was attempting to better defend itself from a potential takeover by Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard ... ( read original story ...)