A sinkhole swallowed a truck driver in Japan. It’s expanding and residents are worried
Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more ...
Asia markets rise as investors assess Japan's positive economic data; eyes on U.S. PCE data
Asia-Pacific markets rise on Friday, tracked a rise in U.S. equities, as investors digested the latest batch of corporate ...
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Japan Inc. ramps up recruitment drive at Asian campuses
TOKYO/HANOI -- Japanese companies are accelerating their drive to snag overseas talent by offering corporate-sponsored classes at universities around Asia, turning abroad as dwindling domestic birth ...
Japan's government interest costs to swell more than 50% in next few years
Japan's annual interest payments on government debt could surge more than 50% over the next few years, government estimates ...
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains
Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong ...
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Japan seeks closer ties to enhance business opportunities with Bangladesh
The Japanese vice minister invited the chief adviser to visit Japan for the Nikkei 30th Future of Asia event to be held on 29-30 May ...
Japan to cooperate with Bessent on forex, other issues
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will cooperate on issues including forex, ...
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
Asian shares are mostly higher in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first ...
Asia shares are mixed after a US tech selloff as a Chinese rival joins the global AI frenzy
Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street’s tech superstars tumbled as a competitor from China raised doubts over the ...
Japan PM Ishiba stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security
Japan PM Ishiba is seeking to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Stock market today: Global shares mostly rise while some Asian markets stay closed for holidays
Global shares are mostly higher in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through lower rates in Sept ...