Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group reported its first profit in four years, amassing gains through strategic investments amid global economic uncertainties. The company remains focused on AI, ...
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Paula Badosa at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
Find out how to watch, live stream, TV channel, tournament information, & more for Naomi Osaka vs. Paula Badosa at the 2025 Roland Garros. ( read original story ...)
CCCID Promotes Suzhou Day at Osaka Expo 2025 with Cultural Splendor
China Center for International Communication Development (CCCID) issued a press release here on Thursday to promote the Suzhou Day event held at the China Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Choo Sung-hoon is living in a rented room for 5 billion houses in Tokyo ♥ I left it to Yanoshi Lake and there is no room for me (Homes)
He said he didn't have his own space in the house. ( read original story ...)
Picklr, the world’s largest pickleball franchise, to open 20 clubs in Japan
The Picklr has sold more than 500 franchises in the U.S., Canada and Japan that are slated to open over the next 5 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade negotiator Akazawa to visit US for tariff talks from Friday
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa plans to visit Washington from Friday to Sunday for negotiations over U.S. tariffs, he said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Norinchukin Bank books annual loss of $12.63 billion on US and European bonds
Japan's Norinchukin Bank on Thursday reported a net loss of 1.81 trillion yen ($12.63 billion) for the year ended March 2025 as it sold off its portfolio of U.S. and European government bonds. The ...
Japan’s Largest Business Lobby Reports Pay Hikes Exceeding 5%
Japan’s top business lobby reported that workers at affiliated companies won pledges for pay hikes exceeding 5% for a second consecutive year, an outcome that points to continued momentum in wage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy eyes trainer jet for possible export
CHIBA -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is working on a next-generation military trainer jet with an eye on overseas sales as other nations begin to take an interest in Japan's efforts to increase ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease timeframe for balancing budget, lawmaker says
Japan will consider extending until fiscal year 2026 its timeframe for the government to attain a balanced budget, a ruling party executive said on Thursday, as economic growth, hit by U.S. tariffs, ... ( read original story ...)
Rice gaffe by Japan’s agriculture minister leads to resignation and political fallout | AP Explains
Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned because of political fallout over his comment that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway in danger as Japanese bonds crash, but Warren Buffett still won’t touch Bitcoin that’s making new ATHs
Berkshire Hathaway is in deep trouble as Japan’s bond market unravels, and Warren Buffett refuses to even glance at Bitcoin, which just crossed a record-breaking $111,000.
NTT’s upcoming listing offers hope for investors amid SGX’s IPO drought
SINGAPORE] The first half of 2025 has tested investor sentiment in Singapore’s equity market, but there are emerging signs that the tide may be turning. Read more at The Business Times.
Japan’s Nikkei closes at two-week low after heavy sell-off of US stocks, bonds
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a two-week low on Thursday, as investors turned risk-off after sharp declines on Wall Street and a spike in U.S. Treasury yields stoked worries about a flight ...
Asian shares slip as worries about U.S. debt send Wall St tumbling
Asian shares have followed Wall Street lower after shares slumped under pressure from the bond market due to worries over U.S. debt ...
Japanese markets end lower as yen hits new two-week high
Investors ignored government data that showed Japan's core machinery orders rose 13.0 percent in March from the previous month.