Tokyo stocks climbed for a fifth straight day, with the Nikkei index ending at an 11-month high, buoyed by hopes that the U.S. econom ...
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life could double investment target to at least $4 billion
Japan's Dai-ichi Life could double its strategic investment target to at least 600 billion yen ($4.17 billion) in its next medium-term management plan, the life insurer's CEO said, as the company ...
Japan’s SMBC seeks CCI nod to acquire 20 pc stake in Yes Bank
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has sought clearance from the fair trade regulator CCI to acquire a 20 per cent stake in private sector lender Yes Bank ...
JGB Futures Fall as Investors Digest Japanese Economic Data
JGB futures fell in the early Tokyo session as investors digest Japanese economic data released earlier.
Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025
An ambitious expedition of seven veteran cars, led by the legendary Czech-made 1959 model Tatra 603, are underatking a journey from Prague to Osaka for the 2025 EXPO. ( read original story ...)
Your next adventure: Unwind in Hakone, just outside Tokyo
Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical stops in this wellness oasis. ( read original story ...)
‘Insane’: Trump’s Baffling New Comments On Japan Leave Critics Aghast
BREAKING: Trump has no clue who the Prime Minister of Japan is so he calls him “Mr. Japan” in the interview. How can you negotiate with somebody if you don’t know their name? ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bitcoin Stock: Michael Saylor-Inspired Company Leaves Galaxy, CleanSpark Trailing, Becomes Fifth-Largest BTC Corporate Holder
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) surpassed a couple more Nasdaq-listed companies to become the fifth-largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) corporate holder on Monday.
Trump slams unfair Japan auto trade as tariff deadline nears
As time ticks toward the July 9 deadline, under that agreement, if the Doha talks made no progress, the US would be free to impose 25% tariffs on Japanese car imports — under a “reciprocal tariff” ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 11-month high as US stocks rally boosts risk appetite
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a more than 11-month high on Monday as investor risk appetite grew after a strong rally in U.S. equities, driven by hopes for trade talks and Federal Reserve's ...
Japan college likely gave improper qualifications to over 2,600 kindergarten teachers
More than 2,600 people received kindergarten teaching licenses under inappropriate testing practices under a college distance-learning program, where students openly copied answers from provided model ... ( read original story ...)
Nigeria open for business – FMITI perm sec
Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment (FMITI), has said that Nigeria is open for business.He made this known while delivering a speech ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet surpasses Cleanspark with $108M Bitcoin buy
Japanese firm Metaplanet issues $208M in 0% interest bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases, becoming the fifth-largest corporate holder with 13,350 BTC.
Asia markets mostly rise on U.S. trade optimism, Nikkei hits 1-yr high; U.S. futures advance as major indices reach new all-time highs
Asia stock markets mostly higher on Monday, following gains on Wall Street, where major U.S. indexes hit new record highs amid easing tariff risks and receding geopolitical tensions, the investors ...
Japan’s food inflation to intensify in July, survey shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese households will get no respite from rising living costs with a five-fold increase expected in the number of food items set to experience price rises in July, ...
Japan’s industrial production rise less than expected in May
Japan’s industrial production increased by 0.5% month-over-month in May 2025, shifting from a 1.1% drop in the previous month but missing market consensus of a 3.5% growth, flash data showed. On an ...