Japan Financial News

25.07 / 18:09

Booking SUN Action film country song Robert Oppenheimer’s deep association with the Bhagwad Gita is compelling, and telling

Bhagwad Gita, in Christopher Nolan's just-released biopic, Oppenheimer. Physicist J Robert Oppenheimer has left his telling mark in the ushering of the nuclear age, and underlined the double-edged sword that science is in the hands of mankind, whether in the form of the A-bomb or AI.

25.07 / 17:41

UPS Hennessy Sharp Chinese rebound powers LVMH sales growth in second quarter

By Mimosa Spencer

25.07 / 13:55

UPS Provident Binance Platform coinbase Bitcoin country services Binance's New Platform in Japan to Provide Full Services from August

Binance revealed that it is finally ready to roll out its full services on its recently-launched subsidiary platform in Japan.

25.07 / 11:45

NFT MARKET Entertainment Non-fungible tokens Lee Collectibles Stan Lee Digital Collectibles Fly Off the Shelves, Gain 240%-5,000% in Value

Media company Kartoon Studios (formerly, Genius Brands) announced a "complete and near-instantaneous" sale of over 8,000 Stan Lee digital collectibles for $120,000 in revenue.

25.07 / 10:21

BWF Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy enter pre-quarters; Aakarshi Kashyap knocked out

Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy entered the pre-quarterfinals of the men's singles competition in the BWF Japan Open but it was curtains for Aakarshi Kashyap, who ran into Akane Yamaguchi in her very first outing, here on Tuesday. The tournament is taking place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium.

25.07 / 09:29

Provident Target Booking Strategy Software stage stake IFM’s private equity unit closes in on stake in Tally Group

IFM Investors’ growth private equity team has found a new target it likes in the utilities-focused software business Tally Group.

25.07 / 08:47

Blockchain Adoption Binance regulation Web3 Bitcoin Japan PM reaffirms Web3 plans as Binance announces imminent launch

Japananese prime minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed the country’s commitment to foster the Web3 industry, highlighting its potential to transform the internet and kindle social change.

25.07 / 08:41

regulation UBS companies Credit Suisse PRA FINMA Fine Credit Suisse receives record fine over Archegos failures

Credit Suisse provided prime brokerage services to Archegos and entered into equity total return swaps with the family office, booking eventual losses of $5.1bn as a result of its collapse.

25.07 / 07:35

UPS Lowe's Target show Asia FX rises, dollar stumbles as Fed meeting approaches

Investing.com — Most Asian currencies firmed on Tuesday, aided by a mix of dollar weakness and promises of more Chinese stimulus aided sentiment, with focus now turning to an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.

25.07 / 05:41

UPS COMPOSITE MSCI Nikkei Asia shares rebound sharply on China policy pledges

By Ankur Banerjee

25.07 / 04:43

UPS Target Manufacturing Japan's export curbs on chip equipment to China take effect

China from creating high-end semiconductors suitable for military applications, Japan's curbs on the export of advanced chip-making equipment went into effect on Sunday, Kyodo news reported. Japan included 23 goods used in chip fabrication that need authorisation for export with the modification of a trade ministry ordinance under the foreign currency law.

25.07 / 03:23

UPS Provident Waters Celebrity show country North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles after US submarine arrives in South Korea

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea's military said on Tuesday, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing that is apparently in protest of the US sending major naval assets to South Korea in a show of force. In its third round of launches since last week, North Korea fired the missiles just before midnight from an area near its capital, Pyongyang, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said both missiles travelled around 400 kilometers (248 miles) before landing in waters off the Korean Peninsula's eastern coast.

25.07 / 03:23

UPS Lowe's COMPOSITE MSCI Nikkei Support Asian shares rally after China pledges economic support steps

Asian shares jumped on Tuesday as China's pledge to step up policy support for its stuttering economy soothed sentiment and lifted beaten down Hong Kong and Chinese stocks, while the dollar eased ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting this week. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 1.2% higher and on course to snap a six-day losing streak.

25.07 / 03:01

Lowe's COMPOSITE KOSPI performer country Asian stocks Asian stocks muted as Fed looms, China rallies on stimulus talk

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks kept to a tight range on Tuesday as markets awaited more cues from a Federal Reserve meeting this week, while Chinese markets rose sharply after top officials promised more policies to support growth.

25.07 / 02:47

UPS Provident Pool Chase Jarden, Nomura top up strategic alliance by two years

New Zealand-founded investment bank Jarden and Japanese giant Nomura have hashed out terms to extend their strategic alliance signed in May 2021.

25.07 / 02:29

Booking Discover awards CAT beautiful dance 6 Haruki Murakami books - Unravel modern-day realism with these literary masterpieces

Haruki Murakami's books frequently feature aspects of fantasy and surrealism, with stories that deviate from reality. His protagonists frequently encounter strange occurrences and parallel realms, allowing him to examine broader topics in an unexpected manner. His work frequently addresses themes of identity and belonging, and his compelling style keeps readers engaged and intrigued throughout his novels. Murakami's novels have received widespread acclaim for their blend of humor, horror, and surrealism, earning him a slew of important awards and nominations. Murakami is one of our time's most popular authors, and he continues to inspire readers of all ages.List of the best Haruki Murakami Books

25.07 / 02:29

Progressive Action BWF performer open Japan Open: All eyes on struggling PV Sindhu, in-form Satwik-Chirag

PV Sindhu will be aiming to regain her form while the red-hot men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will aim to carry forward their momentum after the Korea Open as the Indian contingent looks forward to the Japan Open, set to take place from July 25 to July 30. Satwiksairaj and Chirag, currently ranked at number three in Badminton World Federation Rankings (BWF), clinched the Korean Open title on Saturday after overcoming a challenge from top-ranked Indonesian pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the final. As per Olympics.com, this was Satwik-Chirag's third BWF title win this year after the Swiss Open and Indonesia Open.

25.07 / 01:33

UPS DOW Action NIFTY Nikkei Indian US stocks Gift Nifty, Asian markets, Chinese economic stimulus to US stocks rally - key triggers for Indian stock market today

equity market remained weak amid mixed corporate results for the June quarter. “We expect some cautiousness ahead of the US Fed meeting where a 25 bps hike is expected, while investors keenly await commentaries. With the quarterly earnings season now at full pace during the week, we expect stock-specific action to continue in the market," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

24.07 / 21:35

BlackRock People moves Business roles Ex-Miton Group CEO joins Baillie Gifford European Growth trust board

Barron was CEO of Miton Group until November 2019 and will take on the new role in October 2023.

24.07 / 19:41

Digital Platform Mobile Qualcomm Sony Honda Sony Honda’s Afeela EV will be capable of lvl 3 self-driving

Afeela, a Japanese joint venture company established by Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (NYSE:HMC) and Sony (NYSE:SONY), is still a ways away from releasing its first electric vehicle. However, we do know that the company is working with Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) Technologies to include outfit Afeela’s first production model with its Snapdragon Digital Chassis, capable of doing 800 trillion operations per second.

24.07 / 18:33

UPS Citi country City gas companies snap up cheap local supply

The city gas sector accounted for just 9% of the country's consumption of imported gas during the April-June period, down from 17% a year earlier. Their consumption of domestic gas rose 31% in a year to 2,490 million metric standard cubic meter (mmscm) while their use of imported gas fell to 703 mmscm. Higher domestic gas consumption by city gas distributors meant lower availability of local supplies for the fertiliser sector.

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