(JPY/USD) Japan Is ‘Very Close’ to Intervention, Ex-Forex Chief Says: Japan is on the brink of currency intervention if the yen weakens any further ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/japan-is-very-close-to-intervention-former-forex-chief-says
Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Honda to build electric vehicles and batteries in Ontario, says source: Honda will build electric vehicles and their parts in Ontario with financial support from ...
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Quick Glance: Honda's Major Investment in Electric Vehicle Factory in Ontario
- According to sources from federal and provincial government levels, Honda is planning to establish a significant new electric vehicle facility in Ontario.
- The forthcoming announcement of the agreement is expected to take place at Honda's facility in Alliston, where plans for a comprehensive project to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, and components will be revealed.
- Honda's investment in Alliston is projected to surpass the existing major projects in the electric vehicle production sector in Ontario.
- The disclosure of the agreement with Honda is seen as a significant step in the government's efforts to attract companies for establishment in Canada within the emerging electric vehicle industry.
Asahi Kasai to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/asahi-kasai-build-ev-battery-component-plant-canada-supply-honda-nikkei-reports-2024-04-24/
Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3 billion renewable power storage network, Nikkei reports
reuters.com/sustainability/japans-sumitomo-plans-13-billion-renewable-power-storage-network-nikkei-reports-2024-04-23/
Mitsui says no decision yet on ADNOC LNG project tie-up after Nikkei report: Japan's Mitsui & Co said on Tuesday nothing has been decided on a liquefied natural ...
reuters.com/business/energy/mitsui-says-no-decision-yet-adnoc-lng-project-tie-up-after-nikkei-report-2024-04-23/
Kura Sushi to Launch First Branch in Ginza; Opening Thursday on 7th Floor of Marronnier Gate Ginza 2
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240424-182089/
Japan’s Nikkei Ends 1% Higher after Sharp Fall; Chip-Related Shares Weigh (Update 1)
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Honda near agreement with Canada on $6bn EV plant : TOKYO -- Honda Motor is set to reach an agreement with the Canadian government on a project to build a new ...
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Japanese Go League for Female Players to Debut in July
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Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official: Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-may-intervene-support-yen-any-time-says-senior-ruling-party-official-2024-04-23/
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
Hayao Miyazaki: Find out why Hayao Miyazaki is one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
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To beat China EVs, Honda supplier and ArcelorMittal look beyond gigacasting: TOKYO -- Honda Motor group supplier G-Tekt will partner with global steelmaking ...
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Japan's March core inflation slows, weak yen complicates BOJ move: Japan's core inflation slowed in March and an index gauging broader price trends fell below 3% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-march-inflation-slows-26-eyes-boj-move-2024-04-18/
Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
Universal UK Project: 'Overwhelming' support for Bedford theme park plan say company bosses
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Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, will attend and co-chair the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global ... Show more www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/ #SpecialMeeting24
Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240419-181340/
Japan's ANA and Air India to operate codeshare flights: TOKYO -- All Nippon Airways will partner with Air India to offer codeshare flights from late May ...
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Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
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Turkish Airlines diverges from instructed landing route at Haneda - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Turkish Airlines passenger flight diverged from its ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2g/00m/0bu/050000c
BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike: The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-project-inflation-will-stay-around-target-signal-chance-rate-hike-2024-04-22/
Faeser calls for investigation after doping suspicions against China: After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team came to light ...
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Smoke seen as ANA flight carrying about 200 people lands safely in northern Japan, public TV says
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Morning Bid: Tech becalmed, April PMIs start rolling in: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-22/
Apples in Nagano are cultivated carefully to maximize flavor and efficiency.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2054177/ "Trails to Oishii Tokyo"
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Mitsui Fudosan will lead the redevelop of Tokyo's former Tsukiji fish market site. Plans include the construction of a large multipurpose stadium ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Property/Mitsui-Fudosan-to-lead-5.8bn-redevelopment-of-Tokyo-s-Tsukiji-market
This veggie stands works on an honor system in the middle of Tokyo.🗼🥕 Prices are low, at around 100 yen or 70 cents per package.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5003241/
Japan’s Docomo To Sell Contactless Smart Rings; Users Can Make Payments at the Wave of a Hand
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240419-181347/
[Final call] The Nikkei 225 index has soared to record heights this year as global investors grow more hopeful that Corporate Japan is becoming more ... Show more www.global-nikkei.com/jne/jpstk/
Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2024-04-24/
Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030: Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-invest-808-million-brazil-by-2030-2024-04-19/
Testing digital cameras for beginners: taking photos with a system: System cameras expand the possibilities in photography enormously. We tested six models that ...
spiegel.de/tests/elektronik/systemkameras-im-test-modelle-von-om-system-panasonic-nikon-canon-sony-fujifilm-a-ca9d3804-48e3-4b70-8985-006eee12c4a6
New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property: TOKYO -- Investors remain bullish about Japan's property market this year ...
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Forrest Li's wife buys Gallop Road GCB for $42.5m: SEA Ltd boss Forrest Li is expanding his family's presence in the Good Class Bungalow (GCB) market ...
asiaone.com/money/forrest-lis-wife-buys-gallop-road-good-class-bungalow-425m
Japan's Nidec projects record profit on EV parts recovery: KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese motor maker Nidec forecasts consolidated net profit to rise 32% to a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/Japan-s-Nidec-projects-record-profit-on-EV-parts-recovery
Japan’s Nikkei Rises but US Earnings Caution Caps Gains
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240423-181986/
Kyoto University to have female ‘quota’ from 2026 in science fieldswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15212559
Nikkei Stock Average dives 1,200, dragged down by high-tech shares: TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average plunged temporarily 1 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Nikkei-Stock-Average-dives-1-200-dragged-down-by-high-tech-shares
Japan’s Nikkei Closes above 38,000 Points as Tech Shares Soar (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240424-182090/
Japanese Basketball's Improbable Bid to Compete With the NBA: Buoyed by corporate money and growing crowds, Japanese basketball is coming after the big ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/japanese-basketball-s-improbable-bid-to-compete-with-the-nba
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/political-heat-prods-japan-south-korea-team-up-weak-currencies-2024-04-19/
Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales: Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on Friday ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-cuts-annual-operating-profit-estimate-by-145-lower-sales-2024-04-19/
Bitcoin price prediction: Coin could crash over 50% as FOMO rally fades: Bitcoin could plummet to as low as $20,000 in crypto's next "ice age ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/bitcoin-price-prediction-btc-crash-fed-interest-rates-crypto-outlook-2024-4
LSU gymnastics: Haleigh Bryant finalist for major award; championship celebration set
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Canoe queen Carrington looks to add to New Zealand record haul in Paris: Canoe sprint champion Lisa Carrington became New Zealand's most decorated Olympian at ...
reuters.com/sports/canoe-queen-carrington-looks-add-new-zealand-record-haul-paris-2024-04-24/
IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest rates ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/imf-urges-bank-japan-tread-cautiously-raising-interest-rates-2024-04-19/
Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
reuters.com/markets/us-japan-korea-finance-leaders-launch-first-trilateral-meeting-2024-04-17/
Amundi Says Japanese Companies Are Paying More Attention to Investors: Years of calling for better corporate governance in Japan are finally bearing fruit for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/amundi-says-improved-corporate-governance-in-japan-is-paying-off
China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine: China expressed strong opposition on Monday to a ritual offering made by Japanese Prime ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-opposes-japan-prime-ministers-offering-yasukuni-shrine-2024-04-22/
US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-fund-taiyo-says-it-may-buy-into-brother-bid-niche-japanese-printer-2024-04-19/
OpenAI plans new Tokyo office, Tesla lays offs thousands: Today on Equity, Tesla cuts staff, and OpenAI has plans for an office in Tokyo along with a new GPT-4 ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/openai-plans-new-tokyo-office-tesla-lays-offs-thousands/
Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240419-181119/
Can Japan's manga industry replicate Akira Toriyama's success?: TOKYO -- While the Japanese manga industry is increasingly catering to global and digital native ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Can-Japan-s-manga-industry-replicate-Akira-Toriyama-s-success2
Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings has restarted procedures for listing on the Tokyo ...
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
ft.com/content/63c36478-8cf3-438e-91e2-97a8888773d1
Have your say on whether UK should bring back National Service: We are conducting a poll to see whether it's time to bring back compulsory military service
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Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile - Markets - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/23/asian-shares-extend-gains-ahead-of-tech-earnings-yen-fragile.html
Rate of small firms in Japan hiking wages rises to 63% in FY 2024 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The proportion of small and midsize firms in Japan raising ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Yen sinks to 154 range vs dollar for 1st time in 34 years - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen fell below the 154 line against the U.S. dollar on Monday in ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0bu/044000c
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over unfair reviews in first such class action : In a first-of-its-kind class-action lawsuit, 60 Japanese doctors are suing Google ...
wionews.com/world/japan-doctors-sue-google-maps-over-unfair-reviews-712845
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/where-king-dollar-is-causing-pain-most-2024-04-23/
Hidden billions in Tokyo real estate market lure activist hedge funds: In Japan, there's a huge gap -22 trn yen ($143 bn) by one estimate - between how firms ...
business-standard.com/world-news/hidden-billions-in-tokyo-real-estate-market-lure-activist-hedge-funds-124041601230_1.html
Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows: Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-firms-see-english-disclosure-requirement-burden-poll-shows-2024-04-17/
Stolen $65,000 gold bowl found in Tokyo secondhand store - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A pure gold bowl priced at around 10 million yen ($65 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/004000c
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