Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) posted a 2.2% rise in first-quarter net profit on Monday as loan demand in Japan and abroad rode out market volatility over the quarter, after stripping out a one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Materials may scale back copper smelting due to worsening margins
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials is considering scaling back copper concentrate processing at its Onahama Smelter & Refinery as falling treatment and processing charges (TC/RCs) weigh on earnings, it said ... ( read original story ...)
17 heat records broken in Japan
Seventeen heat records were broken in Japan on Monday, the weather agency said, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Clinical Lab 1Q Net Y47.00M Vs Net Y56.00M
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory Inc. (9776.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y5.07 bln Y5.00 bln Operating Profit Y87.00 mln Y98.00 mln Pretax Profit Y93.00 mln Y102.00 mln Net ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba signals talks with Trump for early cut to US auto tariff
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he will not hesitate to hold talks with President Donald Trump to ensure an agreed cut to U.S. automobile tariffs is implemented ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka & Keys reach Canadian Open quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka loses just one game as she defeats Anastasija Sevastova to reach the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Montreal. ( read original story ...)
🚘 Trump’s trade war torches Tokyo — yen surge slams Toyota, Honda but defense firms rise
Japan’s largest car companies are now facing a tough time amidst the trade war with USA. Car Makers Face Sudden Setback New tariffs from the United States and a stronger Japanese yen have created big ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka wins second term
Takeharu Yamanaka, an independent who had the backing of three parties, pledged to enhance child-rearing support for households and strengthen disaster reduction measures. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek sinks, Osaka shines at Canadian Open
Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion and tournament second seed fell 7-6(1) 6-3 to Dane Clara Tauson in the Canadian Open round of 16 on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on slump in US jobs data, yen strengthens
Investors in Tokyo are offloading shares after US employment numbers on Friday missed expectations, signaling a slowdown in the world's largest economy. ( read original story ...)
World Athletics Championships 2025 Are In Tokyo. Here’s When
The World Championships will take place from September 13-21, 2025. The World Championships are going to be hosted in Tokyo, Japan. The World Championships will be streamed exclusively on NBC and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion US tariff blow, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government is ready to compile an extra budget to cushion the economic blow from U.S. tariffs, a move that would add strain to the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Yields Slip, Casting Doubts on 10-Year Bond Auction Demand
Japan’s government bond yields fell on Monday morning following a weaker-than-expected US employment report, raising concerns about demand at a 10-year debt sale on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
US-Japan trade deal: PM Ishiba hails ‘win-win’ agreement, warns implementation challenges — Here’s what he said
The trade deal reached last month between the US and Japan was “win-win” for both countries, but implementing the terms of the pact may be a bigger challenge than reaching the deal, Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Two Chinese government ships again enter Japan’s territorial waters off Senkakus
Two Chinese government ships reentered Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture early Monday, shortly after having left. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to monitor ... ( read original story ...)
Dangerous heat expected to persist across Japan
A dangerous heatwave is expected to continue gripping wide areas of Japan from the Tohoku region in the northeastern to the Chugoku region in the west. ( read original story ...)