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South Korean stocks fall, currency slips as foreigners dump shares

Nikkei drops in morning as heavyweight tech shares face renewed selling

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index fell Friday morning, briefly losing over 2 percent, as its heavyweight technology components came under renewe

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

Chapter 4.1: Poetry ー The Start

In this chapter, Shin Ushijima shares anecdotes of literary giant and politician Shintaro Ishihara's efforts to mentor the younger lawyer and writer. The post Chapter 4.1: Poetry ー The Start first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Tokyo stocks end at record highs on continued buying of tech issues

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended at record highs Wednesday as investors continued buying technology shares on expectations of robust demand driven

Merged Japanese insurer aiming for ¥280 billion profit in fiscal 2030

The target for the year that ends in March 2031, excluding gains from sales of cross-shareholdings, would mark an increase of about ¥80 billion from current levels.

Is Rural Japan Right for You? Factors to Consider Before Moving

Founder of Active Travel Japan and owner of a rural Airbnb shares insights on visas, starting a business and the pros and cons of life in Japan. The post Is Rural Japan Right for You? Factors to Consider Before Moving first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan's banks, insurers speed up sales of strategic shareholdings

Tokyo stocks mixed, Nikkei hits fresh record high on tech rise

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index closed at a fresh record high on Monday, on the buying of some heavyweight technology shares, while the Topix

Softbank poised to overtake Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group have climbed as much as 10% in Tokyo trading Monday, as AI-related shares climbed across the region.

China, Taiwan electronic component makers eat away at Japan's global share

Shareholders in Thailand's CP All reject group-led restructuring

Prices for over 1,000 food items in Japan set to rise in June

Seasoning accounted for the largest share of products set to see higher prices, followed by processed food.

Japan Post Bank share price doubles as overseas investors look beyond AI

Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in, renewed Middle East uncertainty

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, weighed down by investors locking in gains in heavyweight technology shares and renewed uncertainty over

Curb on shareholder rights will hurt retail investors not activists, says Oasis

The government and LDP suggest limiting shareholder proposals to those holding at least 1% of voting rights, up from the current threshold of 300.

The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share of their father, the sports tycoon Lamar Hunt, have less to do with

In first for Japanese, Tao Okamoto shares Best Actress award at Cannes

Okamoto shared the honor with Belgium's Virginie Efira for their roles in the drama "All of a Sudden" by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

Shares tied to US-alleged China shipping container 'cartel' sink

Putin arrives in China for Xi talks with gas project on agenda

The two leaders share a strong bond and common desire for a multipolar world order to challenge U.S. global dominance.