An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks have sufficient capital to withstand various stresses, BOJ report says
Japanese banks have sufficient capital and stable funding bases to withstand various types of stress, the Bank of Japan said in its semi-annual report on financial systems. But the central bank said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’
The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own actions" in the South ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly a century old, this ‘masterpiece cafe’ in Tokyo discourages socializing and forbids mobile phones
All seats in Tokyo’s 98-year-old Lion Café face two gigantic wall speakers. Mobile phones are banned out of respect for the classical music they play. ( read original story ...)
AI Tokens Beat Bitcoin – Crypto Market’s New Favorite
With Bitcoin reaching a new ATH (all-time high) in March 2024, the crypto market has truly entered a bullish cycle. The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs, growing interest from institutional investors and regulatory clarity have pushed BTC over 150% since last year.
Bank of Japan’s Noguchi says future rate hikes likely to be slow
TOKYO: Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday (Apr 18) the pace of future rate hikes would likely be much slower that of its global peers in recent tightenings, as the impact of ...
Tokyo stocks higher in morning as dip-buying offsets chip losses
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning, as buying on dips after the market's three-day losing streak erased earlier losses from se ...
US nods to ‘serious’ Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies
The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange markets in their first trilateral finance dialogue on Wednesday, nodding to concerns from Tokyo and Seoul over their currencies' recent sharp declines.
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries surged to a record in February, its fifth straight monthly rise, Treasury Department data released on Wednesday showed. Holdings totaled $7.965 trillion, up from a ...
Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount
By Daniel Leussink and David Dolan TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States, as concerns about Chinese demand and Beijing's influence over ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama breaks ground on P/LT tire plant in Mexico
Yokohama Ruber Co. Ltd. on April 15 celebrated the groundbreaking of its passenger vehicle/light truck tire plant in Saltillo, Mexico, which is expected to come online in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Japan showed off the destroyer it’s turning into an aircraft carrier for F-35 stealth fighters
Japan hasn't flown fighter jets from carriers since World War II, but it's building out its capabilities amid the concerns about China. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin briefly drops below $60,000 for the first time since March 5: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
(4th LD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan recognize ‘serious’ concerns over ‘sharp’ won, yen depreciation
The finance chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan acknowledged "serious concerns" over the recent "sharp" depreciation of the South Korean won and Japanese yen during their first trilateral talks in Washington on Wednesday,
Japan’s foreign trade surplus at $2.4B
Japan's foreign trade surplus was 366.5 billion yen ($2.37 billion) in March, versus minus 750.8 billion yen, official figures from the Finance Ministry on Wednesday showed. The country's exports totaled 9.47 trillion yen ($61.3 billion), increasing by 7.3% year-on-year in March.
Yokohama breaks ground on Mexico tire plant
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) officially broke ground on a passenger and light truck tire plant in Mexico that will be rated at an annual capacity of 5 million tires a year. ( read original story ...)