By Alexandra Alper, Yuka Obayashi and John Geddie WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) - A month before Nippon Steel discovered its $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel was on the brink of being torpedoed by ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports 18.5% sales increase in first half of 2024
Profitability benefited from declines in raw material costs and logistics expenses and from the weakening of the yen against other currencies. ( read original story ...)
Tech leads Japan’s Nikkei lower
The Nikkei ended the day down 0.48% at 36,215.75, recovering the psychologically key 36,000 mark after dropping below it for the first time since Aug. 13 earlier. At its lowest point in the session, ...
Japan nominates ex-currency diplomat Kanda to head ADB
Japan will nominate Masato Kanda, the country's former top currency diplomat, as its candidate to become next head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday ...
As Japan’s deadly summer heat claims 252 lives in Tokyo, experts warn of long-term threat
Despite government warnings, most victims were elderly residents of Japan’s capital found indoors without air conditioning. ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo governor poll, eyes turn to 2025 assembly election
With Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike securing her third consecutive term in a July election, the focus of metropolitan government officials is now shifting to the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election set for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan premier hopeful Kato calls for stimulus, doubling household income
Katsunobu Kato, Japan's former health minister and a candidate running in the ruling party leadership race, on Tuesday called for compiling a stimulus package to fund spending to boost domestic ... ( read original story ...)
All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu: Chubby Cattle BBQ arrives in Little Tokyo
Chubby Cattle BBQ Little Tokyo, which opened on Aug. 23, is Chubby Group’s 30th location. “We are very excited to bring yakiniku, a true Japanese BBQ experience usually offering Wagyu beef, to Little ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Whale Loses 95% of Massive Bet on Little-Known Altcoin
A known cryptocurrency whale has spent around 5,200 Ethereum ($ETH) tokens to buy more than 11.1 million worth of the native token of the SocialFi project Friend.Tech ($FRIEND), in a bet that ended up in a 95% loss for the whale.
India, Japan discuss macroeconomic situation during Finance Dialogue
India and Japanese officials recently exchanged their views on the macroeconomic situation in both countries during their second Finance Dialogue held on September 6.
India, Japan discuss macroeconomic situation during Finance Dialogue
India and Japanese officials recently exchanged their views on the macroeconomic situation in both countries during their second Finance Dialogue held on September 6.
India, Japan hold finance dialogue, discuss bilateral co-operation and international issues
In the recent past, Indian companies, as well as the government, have been increasingly reliant on Japanese loans for fund-raising purposes due to low interest rates.
Tokyo stocks open lower on weak tech shares
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday, weighed down by selling of semiconductor-linked shares and a cautious mood ahead of U.S. inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Starts Removing Melted Nuclear Fuel at Bottom of Fukushima
More than 13 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has started to remove a small piece of melted radioactive fuel at the bottom of one of the wrecked reactors ... ( read original story ...)
Can The Crypto Industry Survive Trump’s Agenda 47 And Project 2025?
As political power shifts, the future of crypto hangs in the balance. Learn why financial freedom is just one piece of lasting autonomy in a functioning democracy.
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor predicts bitcoin could hit $13 million by 2045: 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.