A rock from Mars will be showcased at the 2025 Osaka Expo's Japan Pavilion.Informed sources said the government plans ... ( read original story ...)
Uber revs up 3-month ride-hailing trial in Tokyo
Uber, the ride-hailing service common in the United States but less so in Japan, is taking to the streets of Tokyo for a test drive. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven parent’s new security rating won’t affect a buyout, Japan minister says
The new classification of 7-Eleven's parent company as "core" to Japanese national security will not raise hurdles to a potential buyout, Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday, comments that ... ( read original story ...)
This 38-year-old is financially independent with passive income. Here’s how he built a 7-figure real estate portfolio
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, has reached financial independence after building a seven-figure real estate portfolio. Today, he lives in Japan with his wife and kids. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops 0.73% after Japan’s wage growth slows; Asia stocks mixed
Asia-Pacific markets show mixed results with Japan’s Nikkei down 0.73% and South Korea's Kospi lower. China's property optimism and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 see gains. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen consolidates as US Dollar holds ground amid improved Treasury yields
In terms of support, the USD/JPY pair is testing 140.25, which is the lowest level since July 2023, followed by the psychological level of 140.00. A successful breach below this level could reinforce ...
Japan’s Nikkei slides on strong yen worries before Fed decision
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped by 1% on Tuesday, impacted by concerns over a stronger yen and anticipation of a significant interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology giants and ...
Japan Finance Minister Plays Down Seven & I’s ‘Core’ Designation
Any company that seeks to take over a Japanese business will require prior notification to the government, making it hard to say that Seven & i Holdings Co.’s designation as “core” to national ...
Is Beijing about to ‘play the Ryukyu card’ over Tokyo’s stand on Taiwan?
University plans research centre on the ancient kingdom as academics emphasise its significance to ‘national security and reunification’. ( read original story ...)
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan’s ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan. Women sit around her in a small circle, painstakingly stitching intricate patterns on balls the size of an orange. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven owner’s ‘core’ security tag in Japan will not lift buyout hurdles, minister says
The new classification of 7-Eleven's parent company as "core" to Japanese national security will not raise hurdles to a potential buyout, Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday, comments that ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asian markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen
Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Japan tap alumni amid talent shortage
Companies in Japan are increasingly reaching out to their former employees to cope with labor shortages and explore new business prospects. ( read original story ...)
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China, FT reports
The United States and Japan are close to a deal to curb tech exports to China's chip industry despite alarm in Tokyo about Beijing's threat to retaliate against Japanese companies, the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong preparing policy statement for artificial intelligence in finance
The guidelines are intended to signal support for the technology, while local regulators try to address its use amid the U.S.-Chinese technology conflict.
Japan finance minister says Seven & i’s new ‘core’ tag doesn’t raise bar for buyout
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings' new status as a company "core" to national security would not raise additional hurdles to a potential ... ( read original story ...)