Japan

A little over two years ago, I published Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth. Back then, it looked like my timing couldn’t have been worse. The S&P 500 was 8% off its highs and sentiment was deteriorating by the day. When the market reached its lows in...

In a significant move to maintain international pressure on Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea, the United States, South Korea, and Japan are pushing for the creation of a new body to oversee sanctions enforcement. What Happened: This initiative follows the hindrance at the U.N. due to Russia’s...

If the thought of raw fish sends you running, fear not! Japanese cuisine offers an incredible array of dishes that don’t involve eating any raw fish at all. From steaming bowls of ramen to crispy tempura, there’s a whole world of flavors waiting to be explored. Here are ten mouth-...

Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has committed $1 billion to enhance digital connectivity between the U.S. and Japan by introducing two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei.  What Happened: The new cables aim to bolster connectivity between the U.S. and Japan, and with several...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook attended the state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Other prominent personalities like SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and...

As part of a “crowning partnership,” U.S. President Joe Biden‘s administration is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit this week. What Happened: The initiatives are focused on aligning closer U.S. and Japanese military cooperation and coordination. The...

In a strategic move to strengthen economic ties, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reached out to American business leaders, advocating for an uptick in technology investments within Japan. What Happened: Kishida has made a pitch to American executives for greater investment in Japan’...

By RoboForex Analytical Department The Japanese yen is experiencing a notable decline against the US dollar, with the USD/JPY pair currently hovering around 151.88 on Tuesday. Despite the US dollar's instability, driven primarily by fluctuations in Treasury bond yields, the yen faces...

The Japanese wealth management joint venture of UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) and SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co is set to acquire the wealth management business of Credit Suisse in Japan. What Happened: This acquisition comes after UBS’s takeover of its Swiss competitor in 2023. The agreement...

U.S. tech giant NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) has announced plans to build a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) center in Indonesia, marking a significant step in its Southeast Asia expansion strategy. What Happened: Nvidia is partnering with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, a local telecommunications...

Next week’s summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to tackle a variety of issues, including North Korean threats and trilateral cooperation with South Korea. What Happened: The summit, scheduled for April 10, comes amidst escalating defense...

Taiwan experienced a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, marking the strongest tremor in 25 years. Following the quake, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) evacuated its factory zones, posing a risk to production at the world's premier manufacturer of advanced chips. What...

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is set to open a new office in Tokyo, marking its first foray into Asia. What Happened: The new office, scheduled to open in April, will be OpenAI’s third international location, following the launch of offices in London and Dublin last...

U.S. commodity exporters and pharmaceutical companies are among the top traders, with Japan casting a cautious eye toward the foreign exchange markets, in the coming days. Top exporters with significant Japanese interests include Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX). The weak yen...

In a strategic move, Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, is setting his sights on the burgeoning U.S.-Japan chip sector through his venture capital firm Seven Seven Six. What Happened: Ohanian is targeting tech investments in Japan, with a keen focus on reinforcing the U.S.-Japan chip...