James Blunt to release Carrie Fisher tribute song Dark Thought
James Blunt wanted to release the song while Carrie Fisher was still alive.
2023-08-04 18:56
Japan banking regulator sees no big impact from BOJ shift for now
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO The Bank of Japan's latest policy shift would not have a
2023-08-04 17:27
Supreme Court suspends Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case
The ruling potentially allows Mr Gandhi to return to parliament and contest the 2024 general elections.
2023-08-04 17:24
World’s Largest Pension Fund GPIF Has Record Gain
Japan’s state pension fund, the world’s largest, posted a record gain of ¥18.98 trillion ($133 billion) during the
2023-08-04 15:22
Bond Traders Eye 5 Basis Points as BOJ Intervention Trigger
Bond traders are on guard for a further five-basis-points increase in benchmark Japanese bond yields amid speculation that
2023-08-04 15:22
Hundreds of teenagers are falling ill from heat wave at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Hundreds of teenage boy and girl scouts have fallen ill at a global event in South Korea as a sweltering heat wave sweeps the country, angering some parents who have called for the 12-day event to be canceled.
2023-08-04 14:45
Buffett’s Favored Japan Trading Firms Post Solid Earnings
Japanese trading houses — a darling of Warren Buffett’s — posted strong earnings last quarter, despite a drop
2023-08-04 13:48
Japan's economy to pick up in Q2 despite slowing global demand: Reuters poll
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's economy likely grew an annualised 3.1% in April-June to mark a third straight
2023-08-04 13:26
Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
2023-08-04 11:54
Asia’s Crypto Regulatory Clarity Contrasts With Disarray in US
Asian regulators have stolen a march on the US by clarifying crypto rules, exemplified by Hong Kong’s first
2023-08-04 10:26
SoftBank, Tech Firm Earnings to Test Staying Power of AI-Fueled Frenzy
The coming week’s earnings will shed light on whether the artificial intelligence-fueled rebound in the technology sector is
2023-08-04 09:52
Taiwan's new MeToo laws are welcome but activists wat more
New sexual harassment laws target workplaces and schools, but critics say they still fall short.
2023-08-04 09:22