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Stocks rose on Tuesday (Dec 2) following the previous day’s stutter as more weak US data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will consider the “pros and cons” of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday (Dec 1), giving the strongest signal yet…
LAND OF THE RISING SUN: Khaite is headed to Japan. The New York designer brand has teamed with Yagi Tsusho Ltd. to form Khaite Japan Corp., a joint venture that marks the beginning of a…
Its expansion coincides with a global surge in interest in Japanese pop culture, fuelled by anime and video games, while a weaker yen draws record tourist spending Human Made, the Japanese…
The focus on short-term debt likely reflects government concern over recent rises in super-long yields Japan will likely increase issuance of short- and medium-term bonds to fund a massive…
For its latest store opening, Muji has debuted in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass. Located at 48 Brattle Street, the outpost’s nearby neighbors include Patagonia, Marine…
The lenders are facing increased competition for deposits as an inexpensive funding source with interest rates rising, and new rivals such as internet-based banks are also growing Three…
Japan "crossed a red line" with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. Source link
The remarks keep alive the possibility of a rate hike as soon as its next policy meeting on Dec 18 and 19 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will discuss at upcoming policy meetings the feasibility…
The currency is down around 6% since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of her party Japan sees currency intervention as a possibility in dealing with excessively volatile…
Concerns over Takaichi’s spending plans have sent government bond yields to multi-decade highs and the yen has weakened to its lowest level since January Sanae Takaichi’s spending plans…
LONDON — A decade after opening an American headquarters, the Tokyo-based sportswear and outdoor brand Goldwin is looking to put retail expansion in motion, and that begins with raising…
The Walt Disney Company is ramping up its local content investments in Japan and Korea as it enters a new phase of scaled production, while plotting expansion of its ESPN sports offering…
Gabriel Mascaro’s “The Blue Trail,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Berlinale, will open the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. The Brazilian feature follows a…
If the initial tests are successful, the project aims to launch trial operations of a system capable of recovering 350 tonnes of mud per day from January 2027 Japan and the United States…
The automaker plans to cut output of the Rogue sport-utility vehicle by about 900 vehicles in the week starting Nov 10 Nissan Motor will cut production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in…
Disney+ has secured a landmark multi-year content partnership with CJ ENM to bring South Korean streaming service Tving’s premium content to Japan for the first time. The deal positions…
Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented by the Association of Japanese…
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Thursday at 0.5 per cent, as widely expected by economists. The announcement came after the first monetary policy meeting since Sanae Takaichi…
Future seasons of the Emmy-winning “Shogun” could finally film in Japan if the country addresses critical infrastructure and incentive gaps, Emmy-winning producer Miyagawa Eriko indicated…
The company plans to debut its all-electric ‘kei’ car at the Japan Mobility Show BYD’s Japanese mini-car will not go on sale until the end of next year, but it has already created buzz –…
Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the…
U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese…
Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to Asia that offset a decline in exports to the U.S., which were impacted by President…
