The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday that Japan stocks were its favoured equity investment play, while the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates made inflation-linked bonds ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign-affiliated hotels opening in Kyoto, Osaka as competition for guests heats up
Numerous foreign-owned hotels have opened their doors across Japan in 2024 as the country experiences a surge in overseas visitors driven by ( read original story ...)
Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business
By Dawn Chmielewski, Lisa Richwine and Rocky Swift URAYASU, Japan (Reuters) -Walt Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand's growing fleet. ( read original story ...)
KKR to sell almost 50% stake in Tokyo-based Kokusai Electric – report
Shares of the Tokyo-based semiconductor manufacturing company have more than tripled since its IPO in October. A 20% stake in Kokusai ( OTCPK:KOKSF) was worth ~$1.6B as of Monday's closing price, the report said. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues heatstroke warning as ‘cooling shelters’ offer respite
Japan warned on Tuesday against the risk of heatstroke in Tokyo and areas in its east and west, as hot and humid conditions behind several recent deaths drove some people to use new "cooling shelters" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index logs another record high close as world markets rally
TOKYO -- Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index logged a record high close on Tuesday, gaining 2% to 41,580.17. The Nikkei 225 index also hit a record high last week, propelled skyward by strong buying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps over 2% to hit a fresh high as Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street that saw the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs overnight. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, officials say. ( read original story ...)
Samsung Electronics wins cutting-edge AI chip order from Japan’s Preferred Networks
Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it won an order from Japanese artificial intelligence company Preferred Networks to make chips for AI applications using the South Korean firm's 2-nanometre foundry ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high
The Philippines hailed an "unprecedented" high in defence ties with Japan after the signing on Monday of a landmark military pact allowing deployment of forces on each other's soil in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber supplies its GEOLANDAR X-CV as OE on Mazda’s CX-70
The tires being supplied for Mazda were developed by utilizing specialized tuning to match its tread pattern, profile, and tire structure. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion Explores Conservation and Heritage for Future Applications in Expo 2025 Osaka
Discover the innovative design of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, inspired by tradition and sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Frustrated by Japan’s same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for ‘photo weddings’
By Kim Kyung-Hoon and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO/YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Unable to get married legally in Japan, LGBTQ couples are celebrating their special bond by donning traditional kimonos and fashionable formal wear for elaborate "photo weddings". ( read original story ...)
Japan remembers slain former PM Shinzo Abe on shooting anniversary
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to carry on the legacy of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the second anniversary of the murder on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni Responds After Getting Dragged For Crude Antics With The Game On New Podcast
Tokyo Toni blasted critics of her recent antics after she flirted with The Game after he said her daughter Blac Chyna was good in bed. ( read original story ...)
Slow Sales at Tokyo Gendai Suggest Realizing Japan’s Potential Will Be an Uphill Battle
The art fair’s second edition raises the question of whether Tokyo can establish itself as a global art market hub. ( read original story ...)