Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM 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
Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup matchJapan delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in a historic World Cup match. Ayase Ueda netted twice, supported by goals fr...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan script multiple records as tournament reaches 1000-match milestone in over nine decadesJapan achieved their most significant World Cup victory, defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the tournament's 1000th match. Daichi Kamada scored the f...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Who are Zion Suzuki’s parents? Meet the Ghanaian father and Japanese mother behind Japan’s World Cup goalkeeper at FIFAZion Suzuki’s parents: Japan's World Cup sensation, Zion Suzuki, is captivating fans with his goalkeeping prowess for Parma. Born in the US...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Japan Inc follows PM Takaichi to India, with chips and investments on the agendaGuwahati is set to host the India-Japan annual summit from July 1-3, marking a significant shift to the Northeast. Toshihiro Suzuki of Suzu...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.29 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
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 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
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year highJapan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 ...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Japan's anime spirit: The playbook behind a World Cup masterclassAs Japan takes the stage in the World Cup, their journey reflects a deep-rooted passion for football that captivates fans worldwide. Their ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
SpaceX raises $2.2 billion in Japan slice of record-breaking IPOSpaceX secured $2.2 billion from Japanese investors in its record-breaking global IPO, reserving 3% of its Class A shares for the offering....
12 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company on AI boomSoftBank Group has become Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota Motor. This shift highlights investor excitement for artificial ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
SoftBank set to dethrone Toyota as Japan’s most valuable companyShares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group climbed as much as 10% in Tokyo trading Monday, as AI-related shares climbed across the re...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST