Investing.com-- Tokyo consumer price index inflation rose slightly more than expected in June as consumer spending picked up some pace, although a key core inflation reading remained largely subdued.
Tokyo CPI up slightly in June; underlying inflation lags
Investing.com-- Tokyo consumer price index inflation rose slightly more than expected in June as consumer spending picked up some pace, although a key core inflation reading remained largely subdued.
Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates in June
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.1% in June from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, accelerating from the previous month as rising fuel bills and the boost to import costs from a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May jobless rate unchanged at 2.6%, job availability down
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's jobless rate in May was unchanged at 2.6% from the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The jobs-to-applicants ratio fell to 1.24 in May from 1.26 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s auto industry has an AI chip problem, says self-driving startup
TOKYO -- The Japanese auto industry is facing higher costs and potentially less design freedom as artificial intelligence chips become more expensive and reliance on overseas companies like Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
Jacksonville grants permit to Osaka-based Ebisu Life Store
Founded in Osaka, Japan in 2013, is a lifestyle goods retailer that ... York are registered with the state as Ebisu Florida LLC partners. Sign up here for the Business Journal’s free morning and ... ( read original story ...)
Is Naomi Osaka competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
After a disappointing start to her season, with early exists in both the Australian and French Opens, four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is looking to rebound in Paris. ( read original story ...)
U.S. soldier charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Japan
Tokyo — Japan's government is calling for stricter oversight of U.S. troops stationed in the country after a soldier was charged over the alleged sexual assault of a Japanese teenager in Okinawa. Prosecutors in the southern island region charged the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor lays wreath on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has laid a wreath on the tomb of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The Emperor traveled to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle near London on Thursday. He and Empress Masako were officially invited to ... ( read original story ...)
Naver-Backed Webtoon Shares Rise 9% After IPO Priced at Top
Webtoon Entertainment Inc. shares climbed as much as 14% in the online comics company’s debut after a US initial public offering that raised $315 million, priced at the upper end of a marketed range.
Post IPO, WEBTOON Executives Talk Future Plans And Market Trends
That’s why we are number one across all apps, even game apps, in Japan. It’s a very significant market and we believe that, with the IPO, we will be able to strengthen our position in Japan. JK: Only ...
Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application, sources say
Kioxia said it has no update on its initial public offering (IPO) plans and declined to comment on its listing procedures. Bain, which led a consortium that acquired the memory unit of Toshiba in 2018 ...
Japan households ramp up overseas investments, weighing down yen
TOKYO -- Japanese households are snapping up more overseas assets as they shift their focus from saving to investing, a trend seen potentially leading to a further weakness in the yen.
Morning Bid: Tokyo inflation, scores on the first half doors
(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. A mood of caution hangs over Asian markets on Friday, the last trading day of the quarter and half-way point in the year, with investors likely to ...
When did Naomi Osaka turn pro?
Naomi Osaka is the most accomplished Asian tennis player and one of the most accomplished female athletes ever. Learn about her accomplished career here. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Fierce and Ready on Grass Courts Ahead of Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka secured her first win on a grass court since 2019. It was the first round of the Libema Open, and the Japanese tennis professional defeated the higher-ranked Elise Mertens in straight sets ... ( read original story ...)