Tokyo stocks rose Friday, lifted by eased uncertainty over U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump signed an executive order formal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan police admit to underestimating stalking threats in murder near Tokyo
The local police could have warned the accused and taken measures to protect the victim. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Connor Swindells to Reunite With ‘Sex Education’ Creatives on Tokyo-Set Comedy-Drama ‘Shinjuku Sugar Fox’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Connor Swindells is set to reunite with the creatives behind Netflix hit Sex Education in the Tokyoe-set comedy-drama series Shinjuku Sugar Fox ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Michta-Coffey, of Lake Grove, headed to World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Coffey, a physician assistant and mother of two children under 7, will participate in the World Athletics Championships. ( read original story ...)
‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’ ponders the proper punishment for criminals
Rie Qudan’s prize-winning novel follows an architect who agreed to design a luxury prison but now questions the project’s underlying principles. ( read original story ...)
Two Boeing 787s Return To Tokyo Haneda On The Same Day Due To Engine Issues
Yesterday, two aircraft from theBoeing 787 Dreamliner family of widebody twinjet airliners had to return to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) in Japan after reportedly suffering from engine issues shortly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba could face leadership challenge on Monday
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Lawmakers of Japan's ruling party will vote on Monday whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election that could oust embattled premier Shigeru Ishiba and have a significant impact on the world's fourth largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
Lawmakers of Japan's ruling party will vote on Monday whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election that could oust embattled premier Shigeru Ishiba and have a significant impact on the world's fourth largest economy. ( read original story ...)
BOJ chief Ueda to visit Osaka, hold briefing Oct 3
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is expected to meet business leaders in Osaka, western Japan, and hold a news conference on Oct. 3, the central bank said on Friday. The BOJ governor usually visits ... ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes Trump’s order to implement lower tariffs on autos and other goods
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's order to implement lower tariffs on automobiles and other Japanese imports. ( read original story ...)
Sora Ventures Launches Asia’s First Bitcoin Treasury Fund, Plans to Buy $1 Billion in BTC Within 6 Months
Sora Ventures has announced Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund, aiming to purchase $1 billion in BTC within six months. The fund expands on Metaplanet, Moon Inc., DV8, and BitPlanet ...
Asia markets advance as investors await U.S. jobs data, tariff cut on Japanese autos boosts Nikkei
Asia stock trade mostly higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to key U.S. jobs data for clues on interest rates. Japan's Nikkei 225 was the best performer in the region, boosted by a new ...
MGM Resorts to spend US$300mln this year for Japan IR development
Global casino developer MGM Resorts International says it has the financing “in place” for MGM Osaka (pictured in a rendering), Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with casino. That is according to ...
Japan, Australia bolster security ties to counter China’s influence
Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and Australia met in Tokyo on Sept. 5 to deepen their security cooperation to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan Auto Shares Boosted by Tariff Relief as Trump Signs Order
Japanese auto shares climbed in Tokyo after Donald Trump signed an executive order confirming a deal that limits US tariffs on the sector to 15%, lifting investor sentiment. ( read original story ...)