Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country.
Narendra Modi promises to make India the world’s third-largest economy
Not content with India having the world’s largest population, Narendra Modi, the prime minister, has announced ambitions for it to leapfrog Japan and Germany and become the world’s third-largest economy.
The biggest investment opportunity in Japan lies in its second tier companies: portfolio manager
Jamie Halse of Platinum Asset Management sees a ‘great fundamental story’ in Japan and explains why he thinks more investors should be looking into that market.
Yen Rises on Speculation Over Bank of Japan Policy Change
The yen strengthened sharply Thursday before falling back somewhat, reflecting traders’ unease ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting Friday that some think will include a policy change. The widening interest-rate gap between the U.
Japan’s Monex Sued by Client for Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Losses
Monex Group Inc. was sued in Japan over the sale of Credit Suisse’s riskiest debt, highlighting tensions created across the world by Switzerland’s decision to write down the bonds during the state-backed rescue of the lender.
Japan Property Lures Singapore Investors on Osaka Casino Bet
Singapore investors are snapping up Japanese real estate, lured by a weaker yen and the prospect of tourism-driven growth in the second-largest metropolitan area Osaka.
Weaker yen, Osaka casino bet spark Singapore property investors’ rush to Japan
Agents said buyers are snapping up residential units and tourist accommodation in Osaka, where a casino resort is expected to open in 2029.
Japan’s 10-year bond yield falls to one-week low ahead of BOJ decision
Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yield fell to a one-week low on Thursday, as selling pressure receded on expectations that the Bank of Japan would keep its ultra-low rate policy unchanged. The …
Asian shares climb after Fed hikes as expected; eyes on Europe, Japan
Asian shares advanced and the dollar fell on Thursday after a well-flagged U.S. rate rise delivered no major surprises, although policymakers in Europe and Japan could pose risks for markets with their own interest rate decisions.
Microsoft to supply AI tech to Japan government -Nikkei
Microsoft Corp will provide artificial intelligence technology to the Japanese government after enhancing the processing power of its data centres located within the country, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.