Analysts expect promising growth from the country’s luxury sectors. According to a Savills report, Japan has all the trappings of a high-end tourism destination – a rich and refined culture, renowned ... ( read original story ...)
IPO freeze gives way to cautious optimism as dealmakers see signs of a thaw
There’s always a risk when an IPO prices in an uncertain market. Will the price hold or up, or more importantly, trade higher? Seeing a few deals debut so far this year is an encouraging sign. Just ...
Nikkei closes above 38,000 for first time since 1990 as Japan GDP contraction allays policy shift concerns
Markets in the region clawed back some losses after mostly falling on Wednesday on the back of a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report.
Soccer-Joo’s brace moves Ulsan to verge of Asian Champions League quarters
Ulsan's victory comes after Jeonbuk Motors won 2-0 in the first leg of their battle with fellow South Koreans Pohang Steelers on Wednesday. Kawasaki Frontale from Japan hold a 3-2 advantage over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan slides into recession, cedes spot as third largest economy to Germany
Japan's economy contracted for the second straight quarter in the October to December period pushing it into a technical recession and ceding its spot as the world's third-largest economy to Germany, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Slips Into Recession and to No. 4 in Global Ranking
A slowdown in consumer and business spending held Japan back at the end of last year, with the economy contracting for the second straight quarter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party mulls introducing AI governing rules in 2024 – report
Japan's ruling party will propose that the government unveils a new law regulating generative artificial intelligence technologies in 2024, Reuters reported citing Nikkei business daily. The Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Open: Naomi Osaka reaches first quarterfinal in almost two years
Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka has reached her first quarterfinal in almost two years, after her opponent Lesia Tsurenko withdrew with an elbow injury. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas expects half of overseas profit to come from US gas by 2030
Japan's biggest city gas supplier Tokyo Gas Co Ltd expects that by 2030 its U.S. shale gas and related businesses, including trading and marketing, will contribute around 50% to its targeted overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world’s third-largest economy
A weaker Japanese yen was a key factor in the drop to fourth place, since comparisons of nominal GDP are in dollar terms. ( read original story ...)
Osaka funeral parlor apologizes for cremating wrong woman
A funeral parlor here has apologized to the family of an elderly woman who died in January for mistakenly cremating her body before a proper funeral could be held for her. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms expected to bloom in Tokyo on March 17
The earlier-than-usual blossoming is attributed to higher than average temperatures across the country over the past few months, particularly this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan in Recession, loses Spot as World’s Third-Largest Economy
Japan's economy unexpectedly enters a technical recession, losing its spot as the world's third-largest economy to Germany. Weak domestic demand and consecutive quarters of contraction raise questions ... ( read original story ...)
Man given prison term after food prank at beef bowl diner in Osaka
A man who appeared in a viral video engaging in unsanitary behavior at a Yoshinoya beef bowl diner in Osaka was given a two-year-and-four-month prison term and fined 200,000 yen ($1,300) on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan’s Fiat Currency
Bitcoin reached a record high in Yen terms early Thursday, leaving behind bitcoin's U.S. dollar-, euro-, British pound- and Australian ...
Crypto-Loving Lawyer Eyes Run Against Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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