2+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) TOKYO -- From the twists and turns of Donald Trump's tariff war to clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, 2025 has been a year of challenges for Asi Tune in for exclusive insights into the key questions and challenges Asia faces next year TOKYO -- From the twists and turns of Donald Trump's tariff war to clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, 2025 has been a year of challenges for Asia. 2026 promises to be no less tumultuous....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) TOKYO -- From the twists and turns of Donald Trump's tariff war to clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, 2025 has been a year of challenges for Asi Tune in for exclusive insights into the key questions and challenges Asia faces next year TOKYO -- From the twists and turns of Donald Trump's tariff war to clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, 2025 has been a year of challenges for Asia. 2026 promises to be no less tumultuous....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) TOKYO -- Nikkei will include Kioxia Holdings and JX Advanced Metals in its Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index as part of its regular review. Sanken Elec Annual review will remove Sanken Electric and Tokyo Electron Device TOKYO -- Nikkei will include Kioxia Holdings and JX Advanced Metals in its Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index as part of its regular review. Sanken Electric and Tokyo Electron Device will be removed. The changes will take effect from the Nov. 28 calculation. The index, launched in March 2024, tracks 30 major semiconductor-related stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, selected based on market capitalization under Nikkei Economic Electronic Databank System (NEEDS) industry classifications. The review is conducted annually in November, making this the second periodic adjustment. For more details, please visit the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index website....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) TOKYO -- Foreign investors snatched up Japanese stocks in record numbers'for a single month in October, pushing the Nikkei Stock Average past 50,000, Japan's October bull market fueled by record net buying by foreigners Corporate reform needed to keep the rally going after AI stocks lose steam Tokyo Stock Exchange data shows that 20% of the net buying of Japanese stocks from April to September came from North America. (Japan Exchange Group) TOKYO -- Foreign investors snatched up Japanese stocks in record numbers for a single month in October, pushing the Nikkei Stock Average past 50,000, with artificial intelligence-related stocks driving the rally. Nearly 40% of top Japanese companies raise profit estimates amid AI boom Nikkei average nears 50,000 as 'Sanaenomics' fuels foreigner bets Nikkei to launch Shareholder Return Stock Index on Nov. 4 Japan's trading houses to Asia: We'll help you grow in era of Trump turmoil…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) TOKYO -- Japan's top three banks will launch a pilot program for the joint issuance of stablecoins pegged to the yen'as the country rushes to build it Japan top 3 banks to test yen stablecoins in push against dollar rivals Government backs pilot program as coins pegged to greenback become global standard Japan's major banks teaming up to issue the stablecoins is expected to help encourage widespread adoption, especially among corporate clients. (Illustration by Nikkei) TOKYO -- Japan's top three banks will launch a pilot program for the joint issuance of stablecoins pegged to the yen as the country rushes to build its own digital payment network amid the rise of dollar-denominated stablecoins overseas. Yen-backed stablecoin marks 'turning point' in Japan, fintech CEO says Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui and two other banks to jointly issue a stablecoin Sony Bank applies for US license, eyeing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (121+ words) TOKYO -- Nikkei and JPX Market Innovation & Research announced on Thursday that they will remove TechnoPro Holdings from the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 TechnoPro Holdings to be removed from JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Removal follows delisting designation; index to stay under 400 until August TOKYO -- Nikkei and JPX Market Innovation & Research announced on Thursday that they will remove TechnoPro Holdings from the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 on Nov. 27 after the stock was designated as "to be delisted" by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. No company will be added to replace TechnoPro on that day. The number of constituents will return to 400 in August, when the next periodic review is conducted. For more details, please visit the Nikkei indexes website....

3+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) TOKYO -- Japan's booming M&A market will likely continue to be supported by foreign capital despite the government moving toward tougher screening Blackstone sees no major issue in Japan's move to tighten M&A screening President of alternative asset giant talks about playing the AI megatrend, private credit and India TOKYO -- Japan's booming M&A market will likely continue to be supported by foreign capital despite the government moving toward tougher screening, with Blackstone President Jonathan Gray saying that as long as rules are laid out clearly, there will be no major issue. Japan's record private equity takeovers target small businesses Blackstone president says businesses should worry about AI disruption Blackstone CEO donates $2.5m for Japan Nobel laureate's stem cell research Japan banks ramp up LBO financing business amid M&A surge India, Japan stand out in Asia's private equity fundraising…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (151+ words) TOKYO -- Major asset management players in Japan are planning to develop the country's first investment trusts that incorporate cryptocurrencies as th Japan asset managers weigh developing crypto investment products 6 major firms eye new funds ahead of expected regulatory changes Reforms to Japan's laws next year could reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products, lowering the tax rate on gains. (Nikkei montage/Reuters) TOKYO -- Major asset management players in Japan are planning to develop the country's first investment trusts that incorporate cryptocurrencies as the top financial regulator here weighs allowing such funds. Singapore touts Bitcoin futures, avoids Hong Kong's crypto ETFs Japan weighs allowing banking groups to trade cryptocurrencies Crypto sell-off shows limits of bitcoin as gold-like safe haven Yen-backed stablecoin marks 'turning point' in Japan, fintech CEO says Japan to ban cryptocurrency insider trading with new rules Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional hit by…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) TOKYO -- Japan's Nidec announced results for its past two quarters on Friday, after they were delayed by allegations of accounting irregularities.The Japan's Nidec discloses delayed quarterly results amid governance probe Motor maker vows to reform corporate culture after alleged accounting irregularities TOKYO -- Japan's Nidec announced results for its past two quarters on Friday, after they were delayed by allegations of accounting irregularities. Nidec put on special alert by TSE over accounting issues; stock falls Japan's Nidec braces for potential Moody's ratings downgrade Nidec cites rapid overseas growth as cause for accounting issues Nidec shares dive 22% on irregular accounting probe Nidec unit starts producing wafer-moving robots for chipmaking in China Japan's Nidec expands in China to drive innovation in motors Japan's Nidec aims to ride out Trump turmoil with cost cuts Nidec eyes more acquisitions following contentious bid for Makino…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (137+ words) TOKYO -- The 2025 Global Management Dialogue, a forum organized by Nikkei and Swiss business school IMD, opens in Tokyo on Tuesday under the theme "Le Nikkei's Global Management Dialogue to discuss leadership amid uncertainty Executives from Johnson & Johnson, Foxconn, others speaking at 2-day Tokyo event TOKYO -- The 2025 Global Management Dialogue, a forum organized by Nikkei and Swiss business school IMD, opens in Tokyo on Tuesday under the theme "Leadership beyond turbulence: Creating strategic opportunity." Taiwan's Foxconn sells Ohio EV facility to focus more on AI data centers Hello Kitty Hollywood movie debut set for 2028 Godzilla film studio Toho to boost content business across globe Microsoft, OpenAI reach new deal valuing OpenAI at $500bn Blackstone CEO donates $2.5m for Japan Nobel laureate's stem cell research EPL Champions Liverpool FC looks to Asia for growth...