The government kept its basic assessment unchanged, saying that machinery orders are showing signs of picking up. ( read original story ...)
Trump says Japan ‘changing’ its way in tariff talks
U.S. President Donald Trump did not elaborate on his claim, but it appeared to hint that Japan may have made concessions in ongoing negotiations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K
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Bitcoin Suddenly Smashes Through $120,000 Price As Crypto Braces For A ‘Massive’ Earthquake
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Bitcoin tops $122k as Crypto Week kicks off, breakout sparks $125k on cards
The flagship cryptocurrency's market cap has soared to $2.43 trillion, cementing its position as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation and making it the fifth-largest asset globally
Singapore stock market poised for biggest IPO in years
Valued at US$773 million, the trust NTT DC REIT is backed by the city's sovereign wealth fund and Japan's NTT group.
Japan-backed chipmaker JS Foundry to file for bankruptcy
TOKYO -- A Japanese government-backed contract chipmaker is set to file for bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court on Monday, sources told Nikkei.
Asian markets open: Nikkei falls 0.33%, Sensex opens weaker on tariff news
Asian stock markets began the trading week with a mixed and cautious performance on Monday, as investors assessed the impact of US President Donald Trump's decision over the weekend to impose a 30% ...
Japan’s May industrial output revised down to 0.1% fall
Japan’s industrial production fell 0.1% month-over-month in May 2025, defying flash estimates of a 0.5% increase and following a 1.1% decline in April, marking the second consecutive monthly drop. On ...
Bank of Japan is said likely to consider raising inflation forecast
TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to consider raising at least one of their inflation forecasts at a policy meeting later this month, after rice and food-related prices rose more than ...
EXCLUSIVE: With Robots and Trunk Towers, Louis Vuitton Goes Big With Osaka Exhibition
The lively display at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art recounts the brand's story, and its enduring cultural dialogue with Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan May machinery orders fall 0.6% month-on-month
On a year-on-year basis, core orders, a highly volatile data series regarded as a leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months, grew 4.4%, versus a forecast for a 3.4% rise, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Down, But Fujifilm Stands Out
Fujifilm delivered strong FY2025 results, driven by progress on VISION2030 and a diversified business mix. Read why FUJIY stock is a Buy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on Wall St. losses amid US tariff concern
Tokyo stocks dropped Monday morning after Wall Street losses late last week amid worries about the adverse impact of higher U.S. tari ... ( read original story ...)
Trump reiterates frustration over auto trade with Japan
US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he believes Japan isn't doing enough to open its markets to US exports, in particular in the auto industry. ( read original story ...)
About 85% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
About 85% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)