Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Euro zone bond yields rise as Iran talks cancelled and ECB talks toughUK government bond yields reached a one-week high on Friday, surpassing those of German securities. This uptick was driven by higher-than-e...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM 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
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
Japanese proverb of the day: 'The eyes speak as much as the...' - motivational life lessons on communication beyond words, body language, expression, how to understand what people don’t say out loud and why words aren’t always enoughJapanese proverb of the day: Japanese saying highlights that eyes convey more than speech. True emotions often show in a person's gaze. Thi...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.27 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
US Fed's hawkish tone shuts door on India bond rally for nowIndian government bonds saw a slight dip as the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted a more hawkish stance, signaling potential rate hikes this yea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effectUS stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
FPIs pump record funds into G-Secs after policy shiftForeign funds are pouring into India's government bond market at a record pace this month, driven by tax exemptions on interest and capital...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'When you get old, you have to follow your...' - inspiring life lessons on aging, growing old, changing family roles and responsibilities between generations and what parents and children need to know to live peacefully togetherJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights a natural shift in family dynamics. As parents age, they may rely more on their c...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM 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 Nikkei hits 70,000 for the first time after BOJ rate hikeJapan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high today. This surge followed the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated interest rate hike. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Global Markets: Chinese government bonds gain global appeal as investors seek diversification amid market volatilityChinese government bonds are attracting growing interest from global investors as rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran confl...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five yearsNvidia is set to raise a massive $20 billion through a bond issuance. This move signals the company's significant investment in artificial ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Japanese investors are looking beyond China... India is key alternative: Tsutomu Takemura, Senior MD, NomuraIndia is increasingly becoming a long-term structural investment destination rather than a short-term strategic bet. Global capital is movi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'Courtesy should be exercised even among intimate...' - inspiring life lessons on respecting those closest to you, maintaining good manners and how to keep relationships healthy and strong over timeJapanese proverb of the day: Even in the closest relationships, maintaining courtesy is essential. Familiarity can lead to taking loved one...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
JGB yields rise as investors focus on 30-year auction, BOJ meetingJapanese government bond yields are climbing. Investors are selling bonds as the Bank of Japan prepares for a potential interest rate incre...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST