Hang Seng Index gains on softer US inflation as real estate and tech stocks rally; Asian markets eye Fed’s rate path for further cues.
Japan’s Nikkei ends marginally lower
The Nikkei average finished marginally lower at 38,444.58, extending its losing streak to five days and hitting its lowest level in over a month. The broader Topix index settled 0.31 percent higher at ...
EDCON 2025: Ethereum & Web3’s Brightest Minds Unite in Osaka
Osaka serves as the engine of regional innovation in Japan, drawing attention and anticipation of cutting-edge tech, at Edcon 2025. ( read original story ...)
Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)
More about River Akira Davis Hisako Ueno is a reporter and researcher based in Tokyo, writing on Japanese politics, business, labor, gender and culture. More about Hisako Ueno Fewer Parking Spaces: ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation rises 3.8% in December
Prices of goods traded among businesses in Japan rose by 3.8 percent in December from a year earlier. The Bank of Japan attributes the rise in the Producer Price Index to higher electricity and gas ... ( read original story ...)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Creator Enters The Beer Game With Bizarre Crossover
Getting in on the bizarre merchandising, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure ‘s creator is lending his talents to a beer line that once again highlight how Hirohiko Araki has become one of the best artists in ... ( read original story ...)
Father of suspected killer pleads not guilty to aiding Sapporo murder
The father of a 30-year-old woman suspected of killing and beheading a man in Sapporo’s Susukino district in 2023 pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of aiding her in murdering the victim. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas has identified assets to sell to fund investments, president says
Tokyo Gas has identified assets, including from its vast real estate portfolio, to be sold to fund growth investments, its president said, as the company faces pressure from U.S. activist investor ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s new SEC leadership poised to kick start crypto overhaul, sources say
Top Republican officials at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are poised to begin overhauling the agency's cryptocurrency policies potentially as early as next week when President-elect ...
Bitcoin rebounds to $99,000 after core inflation unexpectedly slows in December: 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 ...
Tokyo is ranked as one of the world’s best cities for 2025
In the Best Cities survey, Tokyo was praised highly for its public transportation, with 73 percent of respondents rating the city's trains and buses a great part about living and getting around the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike chance
Japan's annual wholesale inflation held steady at 3.8% in December on stubbornly high food costs, data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent price pressures that may prod the central bank to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shows how far she’s come with two gritty Australian Open wins
Former Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka is into the third round at a major for the first time since 2022 -- is she hitting her comeback stride? ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of a Grand Slam for first time since 2022
The 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova allowed Osaka to reach the third round at a major tournament for the first time since the 2022 season. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.8% in December from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent inflationary pressure from rising raw material costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms face serious labour crunch from aging population, survey shows
Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country's population continues to shrink and age ... ( read original story ...)