Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to end lower on Friday due to caution ahead of the central bank's policy meeting, while the yen's gain against the dollar prompted investors to sell stocks ...
How China and Japan Could Shore Up Their Economies
So are the reserves-rich Asian giants marshaling a counterattack against the almighty dollar? Not exactly. The Bank of Japan’s prime interest rate is 0.1% and China’s 3.55%, compared to the Fed’s 5.25 ...
US military chief praises Japan’s defense funding boost as a buttress against China and North Korea
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years, citing rising threats from North Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya sees international recovery, as Jetstar Asia reboots Okinawa flights
Asia-Pacific carriers added to their Japan networks, with a particular focus on Nagoya, while Jetstar Asia outlined plans for a return to Okinawa and Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Beijing says it warned Japanese fishing boat in waters near Japan-held islands claimed by China
China says its coast guard issued a warning to a Japanese fishing boat operating in waters surrounding uninhabited East China Sea islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean
Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Hybrid-work trend may wipe out $800 billion from office property values by 2030, McKinsey study says
A shift to remote working is likely to wipe off $800 billion from the value of office buildings in major global cities by 2030, according to a study published by consulting firm McKinsey on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei eases off session highs on earnings, BOJ worries
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday, led by chip-related stocks, but surrendered most of its early gains due to caution ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting and upcoming corporate ...
Tokyo Gendai: New show features women artists as they continue to fight for the spotlight in Japan
The Tokyo Gendai exhibition examines the work of five women in a country where female artists are often denied the recognition afforded to male counterparts. ( read original story ...)
G7 finance chiefs to meet on July 16 – Japan finance minister
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries will hold talks on July 16 on the sidelines of the broader G20 meeting to be held in India, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s abandoned homes become refuge for stressed city dwellers
A shrinking Japanese population is fueling a trend of urbanites buying up cheap vacant homes in the countryside. ( read original story ...)
Three of Japan’s finest luxury resorts that go above and beyond
Located in many of Japan’s main cultural hubs, Marriott Bonvoy’s selection of luxury resorts is designed to reflect the sophistication and beauty of Japanese culture, while offering guests an ... ( read original story ...)
Alleged crypto crook Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge to allow ‘close friends’ to visit
Alleged crypto crook Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge to allow 'close friends' to visit without a security guard present.
Japan’s Orix Bank to plow $2.9bn into renewables and logistics
TOKYO -- Japanese digital lender Orix Bank will extend roughly 400 billion yen ($2.89 billion) of financing this fiscal year to renewable energy and logistics projects, Nikkei has learned, as it aims ...
Naomi Osaka Shares Adorable First Photo Of Daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka just introduced her baby daughter, Shai, to the world, and the newborn is already melting hearts on social media. On Thursday, the tennis superstar posted a carousel of photos on Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares first baby pic while boyfriend Cordae reveals her name
TODAY.com previously confirmed People 's July 11 report that Osaka and Cordae had welcomed their first child. Osaka's sweet Instagram photos come just a few days after Cordae appeared to have revealed ... ( read original story ...)