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JPY Has Sharply Strengthened
Japanese Yen Declines Again
Mark Cuban Says SEC Didn't Learn A Thing After Mt. Gox, Applauds Japan's Response: 'They Are Still So Stupid'
Japanese Yen Declines Again
Mark Cuban Says SEC Didn't Learn A Thing After Mt. Gox, Applauds Japan's Response: 'They Are Still So Stupid'
Amid Rising Threats From China, North Korea, Japan's Military Faces Setback Due To Drop In Female Recruits, Increase In Harassment Cases: Report
Mohammed Bin Salman To Visit Japan As Saudi Arabia Seeks To Strengthen Economic Ties With US Asian Ally

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US Stocks Kick Off The Week In The Green, Tesla Rockets On China's FSD Approval, Yen Rallies: What's Driving Markets Monday?
U.S. stocks kicked off the week on a positive note, with all major averages edging higher in anticipation of significant events including earnings reports from tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) on Tuesday and Apple Inc.
Japanese Yen Shows Volatility Amid Speculation Of Intervention
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EXCLUSIVE: Why WisdomTree's CIO Is Bullish On Japan's 'New Corporate Culture,' Buffett-Style Investment
WisdomTree CIO Jeremy Schwartz spoke with Benzinga about the unparalleled potential nestled within Japan's economic landscape.
Invest For The Decades, Not The Years
A little over two years ago, I published Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth. Back then, it looked like my timing couldn’t have been worse.
Japanese Cannabis Reform Is Almost Here
In November 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) was tasked with developing rules and standards for THC levels in Japanese cannabis products.
US And Asian Allies Propose New Panel To Monitor Sanctions Imposed On Kim Jong Un's North Korea
The suggested panel would include countries that support the initiative, such as Australia, New Zealand, and some European nations.
10 Delicious Japanese Dishes That Go Beyond Sushi For Raw Fish Skeptics
Google Invests $1B In Subsea Cables To Strengthen US-Japan Digital Connectivity
Google commits $1 billion to enhance digital connectivity on heels of Biden's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon And Tim Cook Attend Biden's State Dinner As Fumio Kishida Woos US Tech Giants To Invest In Japan
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Apple's Tim Cook attended President Biden's state dinner for Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.
Biden, Kishida Set New Tone for US-Japan Ties With 70 New Initiatives To Counter China's Ambitions
The U.S. and Japan are also launching a military-industrial council to co-align and co-produce defense weapons, thereby increasing Japan's weapons industrial capacity.
PM Fumio Kishida Urges US Tech Giants To Invest In Japan: 'I'm Strongly Promoting Policies Toward The Next Economic Stage'
During a roundtable in Washington, Kishida highlighted the importance of U.S. investments in Japan, particularly in emerging technologies like semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing.
Yen Weakens Amid Intervention Concerns And Interest Rate Differentials
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Credit Suisse Japan Wealth Unit To Be Absorbed By UBS-SuMi Venture Post Takeover
Following the acquisition, the partners will adjust their investments in the joint venture to maintain the original ownership structure of UBS 51% and SuMi TRUST Holdings 49%, as stated by UBS.
NVIDIA Expands In Southeast Asia With $200M Investment In Indonesia's AI Center
Nvidia is joining forces with local telecommunications leader Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison for the project. The AI center, set to be located in Surakarta, Central Java province, is expected to enhance local telecommunications infrastructure and nurture digital talent.
Biden-Kishida Set To Discuss North Korea, China Threats During US-Japan Summit
This trip marks Prime Minister Kishida's first official visit to Washington, the first by a Japanese prime minister since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit in 2015.
TSMC Suspends Chip Production After Taiwan Rocked By Strongest Tremor In 25 Years
Taiwan was struck by a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, the strongest in a quarter of a century. The quake has resulted in one fatality, numerous injuries, and significant damage to buildings in the region.
OpenAI Ready To Enter Asia With Tokyo Office, Company's Third International Location
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, is set to open a new office in Tokyo, marking its first foray into Asia.
US Companies In Japan Wary On Market Intervention As Yen Hits 34-Year Low Vs. Dollar
The Japanese yen fell Wednesday to a 34-year low against the dollar, which is a boon for exporters, but imports are more expensive.
Reddit Co-Founder Eyes Japan-US Chip Alliance For Investment: 'This Is Going To Be A Gateway To Asia'
Ohanian's venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, which boasts assets of $970 million, is on the hunt for early-stage startups, with a particular interest in those crafting AI processors.
Trump's Possible Return As President Sparks Re-Entry Of 'Moshitora' Buzzword In Japan: What Does It Mean?
Warren Buffett's Prediction Comes True: Japanese Banks To Profit From BoJ's Positive Rates
Japanese banks poised for windfall profits as Bank of Japan abandons negative interest rates after 8 years. Goldman Sachs predicts 30% surge in net interest margins. Warren Buffett also bullish on Japanese equities.
World's Largest Pension Fund Eyes Bitcoin For Portfolio Diversification
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, recognized as the world’s largest pension fund, is reportedly exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential asset for diversification. This development comes amid a significant rally in the cryptocurrency’s value.
Bank Of Japan Raises Interest Rates, Abandoning 17-Year Negative Interest Rate Stint — Nikkei Reacts By Dropping Over 200 Points
The BOJ announced on Tuesday that it would raise its short-term interest rates to approximately 0% to 0.1% from -0.1%, marking the first rate hike since 2007.