Shares of Japanese marine transport firms plunged after Mitsui OSK Lines’ earnings forecast missed market estimates, fueling concerns about the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the shipping ...
Japan’s Rakuten to invest at least $100 million in India, increase hiring, top executive says
Japan's Rakuten aims to invest at least $100 million and increase its headcount by 8% in India this year to strengthen its global operations, a top executive of the internet conglomerate told Reuters.
Cricket retained for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has retained cricket for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The matches will be held in Aichi Prefecture but the ... ( read original story ...)
Self-driving bus at Osaka expo has minor collision with wall
A self-driving shuttle bus used to ferry visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka had a minor collision with a wall Monday after the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-diplomat convicted after filming nude boy in Tokyo bath stripped of government medals
Resilience medal on April 14 and his Long Service medal on April 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Britain at risk of losing ground to rival fintech and crypto hubs, execs warn
Britain is at risk of losing budding fintech and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs to rival hubs if it doesn't work to address pressing challenges with regulation and funding, industry leaders say. The ...
Japan tariff envoy departs for round two of US talks
Tokyo's tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald ...
Games-Mixed martial arts to make Asian Games debut at Nagoya
(Reuters) -Mixed martial arts will make its Asian Games debut next year in Nagoya, Japan, while cricket will remain on the programme after its controversial return at Hangzhou, the Olympic Council of ... ( read original story ...)
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Nagoya hosts the continent's premier sporting event, organizers said on Tuesday. Cricket was also formally approved for ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket’s Fate at the 2026 Asian Games Still Hangs in the Balance
Cricket and mixed martial arts were initially approved for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games, which are set to be co-hosted by Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya. However, uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Set for 2026 Asian Games Return in Japan
Cricket and Mixed Martial Arts are confirmed for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The decision was made at a board meeting in Nagoya City, with cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028 ... ( read original story ...)
Strategy’s Bitcoin buys should be ‘super careless’ to pump price — Exec
Richard Byworth said if Strategy more aggressively buys Bitcoin, it could increase the cryptocurrency’s price and lead to a “market NAV expansion” for the company.
Asia Hedge Funds Add Japan, India After Tariff Shock, Says Morgan Stanley
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian hedge funds tiptoed back into the market last week, adding to their positions in Japan and India shares, after quickly cutting exposure when U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Japan’s factory output slides as Trump tariffs jolt manufacturers
Japan's factory output fell more than expected in March, dragged down by its key motor vehicles industry, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies rattle manufacturers and a whole host of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output falls in sign of frailty before tariffs
Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, the industry ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% drop. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars
Japan’s top automaker Toyota announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on Wednesday. The move was somewhat anticipated, as the use of such ... ( read original story ...)