SoftBank completes second $10 billion tranche of its $30 billion OpenAI investmentSoftBank has injected another $10 billion into OpenAI, part of a larger $30 billion commitment. This significant investment, funded by a br...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India, Japan to sign LNG supply pact at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan are poised to sign a crucial pact on securing liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's su...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “What you owe your father is higher than the mountain, what you owe your mother is… — Life lessons on gratitude, parenting, sacrifice, respect, family and why appreciation strengthens relationshipsJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “What you owe your father is higher than the mountain, what you owe your mother is de...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slumpJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signal...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due t...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Bitcoin is boring. Bring on AI, space and JGB tokensForget Bitcoin's struggles; digital tokens representing real-world assets like bonds and stocks are gaining traction. These 'tokenized asse...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Gold falls Rs 15,000/10gm, silver slips Rs 45,000/kg in June 2026: Should you invest now or wait for further correction?Gold and silver prices have seen significant drops in June, presenting a buying opportunity for new investors. Existing investors are advis...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Assam, Japan agree to deepen partnership across key sectorsAssam and Japan are set to deepen collaboration in electronics, semiconductors, infrastructure, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, follow...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip at open as oil edges higherAsian markets opened lower as oil prices inched up, with investors closely monitoring US-Iran peace talks. Despite positive initial reports...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Sony plans its first dollar-bond sale in nearly three decadesSony is making a significant return to the US investment-grade bond market after nearly three decades, with plans for a multi-billion dolla...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
SoftBank launches cybersecurity product based on OpenAI modelsThe "Patching as a Service" product will be rolled out in Japan through a joint venture established last November between SoftBank's dome...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of HormuzJapan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of H...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST