Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release
Japan's plan to drain radioactive water into the Pacific has been opposed by China and South Korea.
2023-07-04 16:51
'You can never become a Westerner:' China's top diplomat urges Japan and South Korea to align with Beijing and 'revitalize Asia'
China's top diplomat has urged Japan and South Korea to foster a sense of "strategic autonomy" from the West and cooperate with Beijing to "revitalize Asia," amid rising tensions between Beijing and the two neighboring American allies.
2023-07-04 13:27
Nomura Puts More Money Into Struggling Joint Venture With Line
Nomura Holdings Inc. and Japanese messaging-app operator Line Corp. have invested an additional 3 billion yen ($21 million)
2023-07-04 12:54
Japan's currency diplomat says Tokyo in constant FX dialogue with US
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top financial diplomat Masato Kanda said on Tuesday authorities were in
2023-07-04 10:45
Mizuho on US Hiring Spree With Underwriting Goal in Sight
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.’s securities arm is boosting hiring in the US as it seeks to cement its
2023-07-04 08:51
Top-Ranked Fund Trims Japan Chip Stocks for Soap, Noodle Makers
A top-performing equity fund is pocketing gains on Japanese chipmakers to buy shares left behind during the market’s
2023-07-04 06:18
HK Police Put HK$1M Bounties on 8 Wanted Democracy Activists
Hong Kong police are offering HK$1,000,000 ($127,650) rewards for information leading to the arrest of eight pro-democracy activists
2023-07-04 02:54
Japan's top lenders in fresh drive to win US investment banking deals
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO Japan's top lenders aim to carve out a larger presence in
2023-07-03 17:19
Japan factory activity slips back into contraction in June on soft orders
TOKYO Japan's factory activity contracted in June after expanding for the first time in 7 months in May,
2023-07-03 08:57
Japan business sentiment improves in Q2 - BOJ tankan
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japanese business sentiment improved in the second quarter as easing supply
2023-07-03 08:27
IBM Throws Weight Behind Japan Chip Startup It Sees as Vital
International Business Machines Corp. is prioritizing helping Japan’s chipmaking startup Rapidus Corp., with a senior executive describing the
2023-07-03 07:47
Global Funds Have Another Window to Buy Asia’s Favorite Bonds
South Korean bonds have been the standout pick in Asia for foreign investors this year and their recent
2023-07-03 07:20