Japan Dreams of AI, Overtaking Nvidia and Universal Basic Income
Japan is laying the groundwork to become home to some of the world’s top companies in artificial intelligence,
2023-07-04 15:53
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 12:47
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 10:53
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 08:48
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 06:26
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 02:57
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 17:17
Japan's tax income hits record, surplus will help fund defence plan
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government raked in record tax income last fiscal year, the finance ministry said on Monday, which could
2023-07-03 16:57
China’s Stubborn Manufacturing Slump Drags Down Rest of Asia
Manufacturing across most of Asia deteriorated further in June as a weak Chinese economy sapped demand for the
2023-07-03 11:15
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 08:46
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 08:29
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 07:49