China's Zhang Yimou opens up on his obsessive filmmaking process, his admiration for actors, and his emerging film dynasty. ( read original story ...)
Japan court deems gender change rule invalid in landmark case
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top court ruled on Wednesday that a legal clause requiring people to undergo sterilisation surgery if they want to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. Several international organisations including the European Court of ... ( read original story ...)
Trader Who Called Last Year’s Crypto Crash Covers Bearish Altcoin Bets
Pseudonymous Trader il Capo Of Crypto, known for predicting last year’s market crash, has squared off loss-making bearish bets in alternative
Japan’s Nikkei gains for 2nd day on Wall Street rise, China stimulus
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, continuing its rebound from a three-week low, as it tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, while Beijing's 1 trillion yuan ($136.8 billion) fiscal package provided an additional tailwind.
Tokyo Film Festival Rebounds After Navigating Current Affairs Obstacle Course, Says Ichiyama Shozo: ‘China’s Revival Happened at the Right Time for Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)
These influences have shaped his approach to this year's Tokyo IFF lineup, he told Variety. The 2023 autumn festivals all seem to have strong line-ups. And Tokyo is no exception. What is your understanding of the reasons for that? ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs spending of $33 bln on measures to fight inflation -sources
Japan's government is considering spending around $33 billion for payouts to low-income households and an income tax cut in a package of measures to cushion the blow to households from rising living costs, ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims for $10 Billion in Subsidies for TSMC Plant, Rapidus
Japan is aiming to secure an additional 1.49 trillion yen ($10 billion) in subsidies for two key semiconductor projects, according to a key ruling party lawmaker for chips. ( read original story ...)
Japan investigates foreign YouTubers accused of dodging train fares and stealing food
The rise in nuisance influencers comes as tourism numbers in Japan near their pre-pandemic levels ( read original story ...)
Kokusai Electric shares up 29% after Japan’s biggest IPO in years
The stock opened at ¥2,116 and climbed to a high of ¥2,371, valuing the company at ¥546.3 billion ($3.65 billion).
Kokusai Electric Climbs After Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
Japanese chip-equipment maker Kokusai Electric Corp. gained in Tokyo on Wednesday after the largest initial public offering in the country since 2018. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US ...
Kokusai Electric Becomes Biggest Japan IPO Since 2018
Kokusai Electric, a Japanese builder of tools for making semiconductors, went public on Wednesday in Tokyo's largest public offering in five years.
Japan’s Nikkei rallies broadly amid Wall Street gains, China spending
Japan's Nikkei share average rose strongly on Wednesday, continuing its rebound from a three-week low, as it tracked overnight gains on Wall Street amid solid earnings and robust U.S. economic data.
Kokusai Electric shares jump 29% in Tokyo debut
Kokusai Electric shares jumped 29% in their Tokyo market debut on Wednesday after private equity firm KKR sold shares in the chip equipment maker for $724 million in Japan's largest initial public ...
Japan’s automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals
We love battery EVs.” Takero Kato, the executive in charge of electric vehicles at Toyota, said that not once, but twice, to emphasize what he considers the message at this year’s Tokyo auto show.
Wanted: 80-Year-Old Taxi Drivers to Ease Japan’s Labor Crunch
Would you trust an 80-year-old driver with your life on some of the developed world’s most complex streets? ( read original story ...)
Japan launches an antitrust probe into Google search business
Japan has decided to investigate Google Search, as antitrust probe has been launched. Google is in the middle of a court case in the US. ( read original story ...)