Japan's top power generator, JERA, said on Tuesday its April-September net profit halved, hit by a steep drop in gains from lagged fuel price adjustments and its U.S. power generation business. ( read original story ...)
Bruised Japan PM scrambles for support
Japan's bruised Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is exploring potential collaboration with other parties after losing his majority in elections, local media reported Tuesday. But media reports on Tuesday said the LDP was talking to opposition parties about arrangements to ensure Ishiba can get legislation through -- and also remain prime minister. ( read original story ...
Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Mostly Rise After Wall Street Climbs on Big Tech Gains
Asian shares mostly rose after U.S. stocks closed broadly higher with gains in Big Tech companies offsetting a skid in oil-and-gas stocks
Japan’s finance minister vows to closely watch FX moves
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reiterated on Tuesday that the authorities would be vigilant to foreign exchange moves, including those driven by speculators."We will continue to closely ...
Ex-convict to get retrial over 1986 murder in central Japan
Prosecutors decided against objecting to the retrial following a detailed examination of the court decision and a comprehensive consideration of evidence. ( read original story ...)
What Does a Shocking Parliamentary Loss for Japan’s Long-Ruling Party Mean?
What Does a Shocking Parliamentary Loss for Japan's Long-Ruling Party Mean? TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party and its junior partner lost their majority in Sunday’s parliamentary election. The loss, much bigger than ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s crypto project plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin – report
The World Liberty stablecoin is still in development and will take time to launch as the team works to determine, “how to make the financial product safe before bringing it to m ...
Usha Financial Services IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status & other key details about the SME issue
SME IPO: Usha Financial Services’ initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription on Thursday, October 24. The three-day public offer will conclude on Monday, October 28. The issue was ...
Yen remains under pressure after Japan election
The yen hit three-month lows against the dollar on Monday, remaining under pressure as an election loss by Japan's ruling coalition raises political and monetary policy uncertainty, while the U.S.
Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene
Tokyo’s art scene is vast and sprawling. It spans a wide array of public and private institutions, commercial galleries and alternative art spaces, scattered across the metropolitan area. Exploring it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Is Re-Discovering a Discovery Role, Says Artistic Director Ichiyama Shozo
With accents on Chinese directors, Japan’s upcoming talent and a women’s section, the Tokyo Film Festival can again claim to being a discovery event. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sept jobless rate falls to 2.4%, job availability widens
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Japan to Restart Nuclear Power Plant Closest to 2011 Earthquake
The nuclear power plant closest to the epicenter of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan in 2011 is poised to restart, a major milestone in the country’s bid to revive its use of atomic energy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling bloc loses its majority: What’s PM Ishiba’s next move?
The loss of the ruling coalition's majority in Sunday's general election signals the start of a new chapter in Japanese politics. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian Director Chong Keat Aun Spotlights Abandoned Babies Crisis in Tokyo Selection ‘Pavane for an Infant’
Snow in Midsummer' director Chong Keat Aun tackles Malaysia's controversial baby hatch programs and women's rights in Tokyo world premiering drama. ( read original story ...)
Afghan Director Roya Sadat Battles Exile, Taliban Rule to Complete Tokyo Bound ‘Sima’s Song’: ‘Women Have Fewer Rights Than a Convict’
Roya Sadat's latest feature "Sima's Song," world premiering at the Tokyo International Film Festival, chronicles a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's history through the lens of two college students in ... ( read original story ...)