TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's economy expanded in the July to September period at a faster pace than initially reported, thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports.
Japan’s Growth Gets Revised Up as BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Timing
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Bain-Backed Kioxia to Set Final IPO Price Monday for Tokyo Debut
Bain Capital-backed Kioxia Holdings Corp. is set to price its initial public offering Monday that could value the Japanese memory maker at as much as $5.5 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japan revises Q3 GDP higher on capex, exports
Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported, thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports. Gross domestic product rose an annualised 1.2% in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revises up Q3 GDP to annualised 1.2% growth
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Listen Up: Tokyo police’s lost-and-found haven for keys, flying squirrels and more
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Australian woman raped by US serviceman in Japan demands ‘SOFA’ be amended immediately
(Mainichi/Takahiro Kato) TOKYO -- An Australian woman who was raped by a U.S. serviceman in Japan in 2002 recently spoke to Mainichi Shimbun. In the interview, she stated that the agreement between Tokyo and Washington over the status of U.S. military ... ( read original story ...)
After realising dream to lead his country, Japan PM is fighting just to survive 2025
The man who defied the odds to become PM must now perform another miracle to show he should not be written off. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Officials Volunteer 30% Pay Cut For 3 Months After Ex-Worker Steals Money and Burns Client’s Home
In an extraordinary demonstration of corporate accountability, senior executives at Japanese banking giant Nomura have volunteered temporary pay cuts following allegations that a former employee ...
For sale of facilities including the Tokyo mansion of King Yeongchin of the Korean Empire… “The sale is likely to exceed 3.6 trillion won.”
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Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth AE-01 tires to be OE on Japan’s Honda N-Box Joy
Yokohama Rubber announced it is supplying its BluEarth AE-01 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor for use on the automaker’s N-Box Joy, the crossover model of its mini-vehicle N-Box, which ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye ditches frown for a smile during Tokyo date with Bianca Censori
Kanye West was seen flashing a rare smile while on a cozy lunch date with wife Bianca Censori in Tokyo on Sunday, turning heads as he appeared in high spirits. The 47-year-old rapper, known ( read original story ...)
Osaka a hotel magnet ahead of World Expo and approved casino
OSAKA—Hotels are cropping up in the central part of the city and owners are banking on an influx of overseas visitors to fill rooms in what is already one of the country’s top tourist destinations. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka 2024 Review: Promise on the horizon for the former Slam winner
Naomi Osaka made her return to the tennis tour in 2024 in what was one of the most anticipated comebacks of the season. After a prolonged hiatus due to injury and the birth of her first child, ... ( read original story ...)
Study: Eating This Protein Could Slow the Progression of Heart Failure
Soy protein β-CG helps prevent heart failure in mice by boosting SCFA-producing gut bacteria. SCFAs improve heart function and reduce tissue damage, suggesting a potential dietary approach to heart ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils ‘Human Washing Machine’ That Can Clean And Dry Your Body In 15 Minutes
Following its trial, the machine is expected to enter mass production, promising to revolutionise personal hygiene and relaxation. ( read original story ...)