Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday, weighed down by overnight falls on Wall Street and concern over growing instability in the Middl ... ( read original story ...)
Institute of Science Tokyo launched after merger of two universities
The Institute of Science Tokyo was inaugurated on Tuesday as a new university created by the merger of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba Expressed Desire to Strengthen US Alliance in First Call With Biden
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation's alliance with the United States in his first call with President Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors monitor Middle East tensions; Japan’s Nikkei down 1.4%
Asia-Pacific markets fell at open on Wednesday morning, following a poor start to the trading month on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM urges BOJ to maintain easy monetary policy
Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Tuesday he hoped the central bank would maintain loose monetary policy "as a trend" as the government seeks to get the country fully out of the ... ( read original story ...)
Shigeru Ishiba Declared as Japan’s New PM
Japan's Parliament has elected Shigeru Ishiba, the new leader of the ruling liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the country's prime minister. Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stepped down earlier in ... ( read original story ...)
Sinner to play Alcaraz in China Open final and Osaka out with back injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will play rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the China Open after recording a victory over home favorite Bu Yunchaokete. ( read original story ...)
China Open: Coco Gauff into quarter-finals after injured Naomi Osaka retires, Paula Badosa flattens Jessica Pegula
Coco Gauff progressed to the quarter-finals of the China Open after Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from their blockbuster clash with the match tied. ( read original story ...)
The 9 Best Games We Played At Tokyo Game Show 2024
Tokyo Game Show holds a very special place within the gaming industry. Not only has it historically been one of the most significant showcases for games and new hardware for nearly three decades, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2024 Preview: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Highlights the Series Crazier Qualities
For the most part, Yakuza games suffer from a sort of split personality. While their stories focus heavily on character drama and (mostly) serious themes of life, honor and camraderie, the characters ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Cocktail 7Days
This annual event might just be the best time to explore Tokyo’s vibrant cocktail scene. This year, Tokyo Cocktail 7Days is running from October 17 to 27 and mo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba, newly elected governing party leader, as prime minister
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM promises new package to help with living costs
Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Tuesday he will tell his cabinet to compile a fresh package of measures to cushion the blow to households from rising living costs. ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM Appoints Abenomics Proponent as Finance Minister
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new leader Shigeru Ishiba appointed a proponent of former premier Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies as finance minister on Tuesday, in an apparent balancing act to alleviate concerns over the next cabinet's economic strategy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on weaker yen, easing tax hike woes
Tokyo stocks rebounded sharply Tuesday, as a weaker yen boosted exporters and concerns over a possible higher capital gains tax under ... ( read original story ...)