The CEO of Japanese spirits giant Suntory who resigned over a drugs probe said Wednesday he was innocent, and that he was recommended cannabidiol to cope with his hard travel schedule. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leader in ‘supplement’ probe says he’s innocent
A Japanese business leader under investigation for allegedly purchasing an illegal supplement says he believes he is innocent. ( read original story ...)
Last man standing is bullish on Japanese stocks
An American financial industry veteran who has seen it all in Japan, from the booms to the busts and everything in between, is bullish these days. “Inflation is real here," said Dan Kerrigan, CEO of ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets open: Nikkei falls 0.41%, Sensex braces for a weak start
A profound and dramatic divergence is splitting the global financial world on Wednesday, as Asian markets defiantly break ranks with a wounded Wall Street. Instead of following America’s lead, the ...
Japan’s Megabanks Expected To Accelerate Foreign Bond Investments
Three Japanese megabanks are likely to increase their foreign bond purchases and scale back on local government bonds. Read more here.
Yes Bank Gets Foreign Boost From Japan’s SMBC, But SEBI Analyst Warns Financials Remain Fragile
The analyst said the investment will strengthen Yes Bank’s balance sheet and improve access to cheaper funding, but caution is advised.
Colombia Connects with Asia at the “Colombia, the Country of Beauty” Business Matchmaking Forum in Osaka 2025
The event brings together more than 200 participants, including exporters, buyers, and investors, positioning Asia as a key destination for Colombia's non-mining exports and as a source of foreign ...
Family calls for daughter born after car accident to be recognized as a victim
The family of a pregnant woman who died after being hit by a car wants the daughter, born afterward with a severe disability, to be deemed a victim. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff ‘broke down’ to team after stunning US Open upset loss to Naomi Osaka
Coco Gauff suffered an emotional upset loss to Naomi Osaka, 3-6, 2-6, in the U.S. Open Round of 16, with the No. 3 seed admitting she broke down after the match. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and surrounding areas brace for heavy rain
Bands of heavy rain clouds may form over the Kanto region from the afternoon on Wednesday until late at night, due to the effects of a front and other factors. The rain is likely to sharply raise the ... ( read original story ...)
Fourteen Years After Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, People With Cancer Seek Answers
A survey has found hundreds of thyroid tumors, but Japanese officials say they are unrelated to the Fukushima meltdowns. Now they face a lawsuit. ( read original story ...)
Akhmadaliev Shows Sharp Form in Public Workout Ahead of Inoue Clash
Murodjon Akhmadaliev impresses with a sharp public workout in Yokohama, building excitement for his upcoming clash with Naoya Inoue on September 14. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo World Championships: Olli Hoare snubbed from record 88-strong Australian team
Commonwealth Games champion Olli Hoare is the notable absentee in a record 88-strong Australian athletics team for the Tokyo world championships. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s son’s cryptocurrency trip to Japan involved wrestling reality check
Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, engaged in a sumo wrestling match against the legendary Yokozuna during a recent visit to Japan. The encounter took place while Eric Trump was in Tokyo for a ...
Asian benchmarks slip after US stocks sink and Japan faces political uncertainty
Asian shares declined Wednesday, echoing a fall on Wall Street, as political uncertainty took centerstage in Japan, making for cautious trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Japan’s Surging Bond Yields Are a Headache for U.S. Treasuries
Twenty-year and 30-year Japanese government bonds traded at respective yields of 2.6217% and 3.2178% this week, the highest since at least 2006, according to Dow Jones Market Data. And on Wednesday, ...