Sony Financial’s debut was Japan’s first direct listing in over 20 years, and demand was so strong that shares went untraded at open.
Trump’s $900 Billion Funding Demands Face Korea, Japan Caution
Donald Trump faces fresh hurdles in his push to secure major investment pledges from Asian allies, after South Korea said Washington’s terms were unrealistic and a contender to lead Japan’s ruling ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India’s energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
Soaring property costs, foreign investment and scarce supply are reshaping who can afford to live in central Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Drops 0.8%, Dragged by High Dividend Stocks
Japanese stocks are lower as many stocks trade ex-dividend. High dividend stocks are leading declines. Komatsu is down 3.8%, Kawasaki Kisen is 4.0% lower and Dai-ichi Life Holdings is down 3.3%.
Shareholders Approve Kimono-Maker Marusho Hotta’s ‘Bitcoin Japan’ Rebrand
The Japanese kimono and textiles maker Marusho Hotta will change its name to Bitcoin Japan at a shareholders meeting next month.In an official Marumasa Hotta release, the firm said the name change ...
BYD Brings Price War to Japan in Bid to Win Over Customers
More than two years after BYD Co.’s high-profile foray into the Japanese market, the Chinese electric vehicle maker is still struggling to win over drivers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion
Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal. ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial to Debut on Tokyo Stock Exchange After Spinoff
Sony Financial Group Inc. shares will start trading on Tokyo bourse on Monday after being spun off from Sony Group Corp. which is moving to focus on its entertainment and image sensor businesses. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz into Japan semis as Gauff wins in China
Carlos Alcaraz beats Brandon Nakashima to move into the Japan Open semi-finals as Coco Gauff reaches the last 16 of the China Open. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz powers into Japan Open semis, Rune crashes out
World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima, while Danish third seed Holger Rune was sent ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz Warns Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby at Japan Open: ‘Not Let the American’s Go Further’
Carlos Alcaraz remains undefeated in Tokyo! Despite an injury scare in his opener against Sebastian Baez, the World No.1 has powered into the semifinals at the Japan Open after taking down America’s ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi Sanae, the hardline nationalist who may soon lead Japan
O VERNIGHT SUCCESS”, a thumping 1980s pop song, blared as Takaichi Sanae stepped up to the podium to announce her candidacy to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ). The music choice ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Worsens Ahead of Massive Japan Open Showdown
When things are going your way, the last thing that you want is an injury setback. Well, Carlos Alcaraz’s case is no different. After winning the US Open and a more disappointing Laver Cup loss for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to the EU and Japan
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the US that contain provisions on drugs, according to a White House official, ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Japan businesses over spying after conviction: Sources
A high-ranking Chinese government official has warned Japan's business community against spying in China, following the espionage conviction of an employee of a Japanese company, diplomatic sources ... ( read original story ...)