Japan's bond yields hit near 30-year highs on BOJ rate-hike betsJapan's two- and 10-year bond yields climbed to near three-decade highs on the first trading day of 2026, as markets braced for further in...
Japan's super-long bonds rise after news on issuance cutJapanese government bonds saw gains on Thursday. This was driven by news of a potential cut in super-long bond issuance for the next fiscal...
Japan's Nikkei falls on Iran risks but weaker yen limits lossesJapan's Nikkei experienced a decline due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, which drove up oil prices and heightened risk aversion. The surg...
Spain's PLD Space launches private reusable rocket in milestone for EuropeSpanish company PLD Space successfully launched its reusable Miura-1 rocket, marking Europe's first fully private rocket launch. The rocket...
Japanese shares end higher; caution ahead of Fed minutes limit gainsThe dollar advanced against most major currencies overnight, recouping recent losses, as traders shunned riskier currencies over concerns a...
After 25 years, beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' heads into final chapter'One Piece' first appeared in manga form in Japan in 1997, with an animated TV series version following two years later.
Japanese shares end lower on weaker yen, rising cost worriesJapanese shares also came under pressure after a local media report said Japan's government and ruling party will consider debating next ye...
Nikkei closes 1% down; Japan shares end lower on profit-booking, drugmakers limit lossesThe Nikkei share average ended 0.99 per cent lower at 28,860.08, while the broader Topix fell 1.26 per cent to 1,922.98.
Nikkei seesaws, manages to rise after Christmas sell-offThe Nikkei share average closed 0.89 per cent higher at 19,327.06.
Nikkei hits near 8-mth high, Topix also jumps; insurers rally after US yields riseThe Nikkei share average ended 1.1 per cent higher at 23,672.52
Nikkei edges lower as trade concerns dampen risk appetiteTea beverage drink maker Ito En dived 8.8 per cent after it reported a 7.1 per cent drop in net profit for May-July.
Nikkei ends lower on hopes of new US-China trade talksThe Nikkei share average ended 0.1 per cent lower at 22,192.04.
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Scientists trigger artificial quake on Japanese mountainMount Zao is a 1,841-metres high complex volcano on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in Japan.
- Sony still struggling after first loss in 14 years
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports its fiscal first quarter earnings on Thursday. The following is a summary...
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- Sony expects first loss in 14 years amid downturn
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports its fiscal fourth quarter and full year earnings on Thursday.