Japan’s stocks advance on optimism U.S.-China trade tensions to ease

Japanese stocks rose, with the Topix heading for a 12-day rally, on optimism trade tensions between the U.S. and China may begin to deescalate after two days of talks over the weekend. The benchmark index climbed 0.3% to 2,740.91 as of 9:04 a.m. Tokyo time …

Walkway of Colorful Violas Blooms at Hokuto, Yamanashi Pref., in Japan; Over 20,000 Flowers Line the Streets

The Yomiuri Shimbun Colorful violas are seen at Hoshino Resorts Risonare Yatsugatake in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Saturday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 12:50 JST, May 12, 2025 HOKUTO, Yamanashi — A carpet of colorful flowers is delighting visitors at …

Yes Bank shares jump over 8% as Japan's SMBC to acquire 20% stake

Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits ¥30.3 Trillion in Fy2024; Increase of 16.1% from Previous Year

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Finance Ministry in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:53 JST, May 12, 2025 The current account surplus of fiscal 2024 was ¥30.377 trillion, up 16.1% from the previous year, according to the preliminary international …

World : Stolen Buddhist Statue Returned To Japan From South Korea After 12 Years

NAGASAKI, May 12 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A 14th-century Buddhist statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to a Japanese temple on Monday, ending a dispute that had contributed to bilateral friction, a source close to the matter said …

Yes Bank jumps 9% as Japan's SMBC buys 20% stake"

Along with SBI's stake sale, seven private banks will divest 6.81% of their holdings for ₹4,594 crore as part of the deal with SMBC. These banks are: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, and Bandhan Bank …

Only two countries in world have weapons that can cause tsunami, are capable of..., not India, Pakistan, US, UK, China, ...

One of the most talked-about systems is Russia’s S-400 air defence system. India uses this system to secure its borders, and during the latest conflict, the S-400 played a key role in pushing Pakistan on the back foot. The recent clash between India and …

Unique hybrid cherry tree in full bloom at botanical garden in Japan's Yamagata

YAMAGATA -- The Miyamakasumizakura cherry tree, known as the "only cherry tree of its kind in the world," is in full bloom at a botanical garden here, delighting visitors. The Miyamakasumizakura cherry tree is seen in bloom at Yamagata City …

Japan police arrest 15-year-old boy in stabbing death of elderly woman

Japanese police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of fatally stabbing an elderly woman on a street in Chiba City, near Tokyo. The arrest came on Monday afternoon after police had questioned the junior high school student on a voluntary basis. …

Japan’s Metaplanet overtakes El Salvador in bitcoin holdings