The Nikkei stock index ended Monday at its highest level since November 2021, led by the buying of export-related issues on the back ...
Tokyo Markets End Higher On Cheaper Yen
Tokyo markets ended higher Monday, supported by a cheaper yen as investors shunned the currency under the Bank of Japan's monetary easing policies. The Nikkei index rose 0.81 percent, or 238.04 points ... ( read original story ...)
There’s a giant portrait of Ed Sheeran made from carnations at Tokyo Tower
This floral artwork to celebrate the release of Ed Sheeran's new album is on display at Tokyo Tower until May 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung eyes chip facility in Japan amid thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations
Samsung Electronics, the world’s top chipmaker by revenue, is reportedly considering building an additional research and development facility in Japan amid a thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Rakuten Plans to Raise Around $2.2 Billion Via New Share Issue -Sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Rakuten Group Inc is finalising plans to raise about $2.2 billion by issuing new shares, according to two people, in the e-commerce company's latest move to shore up its ... ( read original story ...)
Teen arrested in Nagoya over crash killing 19-year-old passenger; alcohol suspected
Aichi Prefectural Police on May 14 arrested a teen on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in death and injury after a car he allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested over fatal slashing of elderly mom
A man who allegedly slashed his mother on the neck with a kitchen knife has been arrested here, police said.Hiroyuki Kotani, 54, was arrested･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises on corporate earnings boost, weak yen
Japan's Nikkei index rose to its highest in 1-1/2 years on Monday, as investors sought stocks with robust earnings, while the yen's weakness also boosted sentiment.
Japan’s govt, central bank debate whether sustained exit from deflation is near
A meeting of the government's top economic council on Monday focused on whether recent rises in inflation and wage growth suggest Japan is approaching a sustained exit from deflation. "While there ...
China’s rising clout spotlighted at finance chief meetings before G7 summit
The weekend gathering of finance chiefs from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies did not single out China as a threat in their communique, but left signs the world's second-largest economy will ...
Japan’s govt, central bank debate deflation risk, role in keeping wage hikes
Japan's government and the central bank on Monday held a fresh round of discussions on the role each should play in achieving sustained wage hikes aimed at eliminating the risk of the country ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto companies are playing poker with the SEC as agency cracks down on the industry
Crypto companies have issued bold threats to leave the U.S., highlighting concern that the Securities and Exchange Commission's industry crackdown is becoming too harsh. They're playing a game of ...
Why Emerging Southeast Asia Is Crypto Friendly
Cryptocurrency may have originated in the G7 – if we assume Satoshi Nakamoto is Japanese – but in practice developing countries have often been the most enthusiastic about embracing decentralized ...
The ice-breaking IPO we’ve waited for might not come from the US after all
Why get so excited about it? Well, the news means Arm could be the dam-breaking domestic IPO we’ve long been waiting for. The American tech IPO market is currently dead in the water and in need ...
Nikkei May Rise on Earnings Hopes, Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks may rise on hopes for earnings strength and a weaker yen.
Japan April wholesale prices rise 5.8%, but pace slows for 4th straight month
Japan's wholesale prices rose 5.8% in April from a year earlier, but the pace slowed for the fourth straight month, data showed on Monday, suggesting that consumer inflation will begin to moderate as ... ( read original story ...)