India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on investments worth $12-15 million in three fintech startupsSMBC Asia Rising Fund (ARF) has injected $12-15 million in follow-on investments into Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. These strateg...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
JGB yields rise as inflation concerns grow on BOJ policy outlookJapanese government bond yields climbed as inflation worries grew. Reports suggest the government might steer the Bank of Japan towards its...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't afraid of learning new skills: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't avoiding challenges. Psychology su...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: "Hard work never..." - A powerful life lesson you should never ignoreProverb of the Day: A Japanese proverb, 'Hard work never betrays,' emphasizes that sincere effort yields results, even if delayed. Consiste...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auctionJapan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased gove...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Dollar rides high on Fed rate-hike betsThe US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching multi-month highs against major currencies like the euro and yen. This strength...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Dixon, Amber, Syrma: Harshit Kapadia on why India's EMS sector is back on the radar & which stocks to buy nowIndia's electronics manufacturing sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by global supply chain shifts and government support. Expe...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance MinisterJapan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Toky...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'If you have no failure in life, you will...' - this Japanese saying reveals why failure might be the key to success and inspirational life lessons on personal growth and importance of learning from mistakesJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying suggests that a life devoid of failure ultimately leads to failure. This wisdom highlights t...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
Karan Sharma elevated as Avendus' I Banking headAvendus Group, now majority-owned by Mizuho Securities, has appointed Karan Sharma as its new Managing Director and Head of Investment Bank...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Global Market: Japan's benchmark bond yields extend gains as inflation, fiscal concerns weighJapanese government bond yields are climbing as persistent inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on investors. A new government growth strate...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Japan's NIFCO leases 5.13-acre plot in Maharashtra for manufacturing plantNIFCO India is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a new 5.13-acre plant in Shendra MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. This marks ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST