Foreign currency deposits rise to fresh record high in September
Foreign currency deposits in Korea rose to a fresh record high in September, driven by a sharp increase in dollar savings, central bank data showed Wednesday. O…
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Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware exhibition draws 16,000 visitors overseas
An exhibition exploring the intricate designs and techniques behind Korea’s mother-of-pearl lacquerware has drawn more than 16,000 visitors during a two-year in…
SK Broadband, LS Marine Solution team up to protect vital Asia cable link
SK Broadband, the telecommunications unit of SK Group, is strengthening safeguards around a vital undersea cable linking Korea with Japan and Singapore, partner…
Seoul launches new travel push to attract Japanese men
Seoul is launching a targeted tourism push aimed at capturing an overlooked demographic in one of its most reliable travel markets: Japanese men. The Seoul Tour…
Asian stocks rise after a rally on Wall Street, while oil prices edge higher
Asian stocks are mostly higher as AI-related stocks boost benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul ahead of quarterly earnings
Oscars Will ‘Always’ Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy Chiefs Say as They Leave Door Open to International Feature Rule Tweaks (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscars will keep honoring human-driven work as AI spreads through filmmaking, Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor tells Variety in Tokyo, while the Acad…
Toyota Recalls 228,000 Siennas Over Second-Row Seat Backs That Could Move Around In A Crash
If your Sienna has captain's chairs in the second row, you may be part of this recall.
Hillary Clinton visits Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Clinton said that as many people as possible should visit the museum, according to a former governor of Hiroshima Prefecture who guided.
Will US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chances
Japan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term…
Cradle to career: Japanese parents take over dating, job hunting for children
Parents in Japan are taking an increasingly active role in their children’s lives – helping them find marriage partners, navigate job hunting and secure housing…
Yuriko Gamo Romer & Marc Smolowitz On The 12 Year Journey Behind Their Japanese-U.S. History Baseball Doc ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ — Tokyo
After a year on the U.S. festival circuit, with buzzy stops at Mill Valley and Hot Springs, Diamond Diplomacy, the feature documentary from San Francisco-based …
Japanese Yen remains subdued as higher oil increases import costs
USD/JPY continues its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 158.00 during Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the Japanese…
Japan shipping and energy firms join hands to promote ammonia-powered vessels
They will also work toward establishing supply chains for ammonia, which is gaining attention as a fuel with low carbon dioxide emissions.
Asian stocks rally, $US steady before Fed decision
The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is higher, boosted by strong rises in Japan and South Korea.
Why Japan’s smallest main island is worth slowing down for
Take the time to explore Shikoku, with restful nature walks, centuries-old crafts and seaside stays in Kagawa and Ehime.
Japan and U.S. defense chiefs discuss munitions production and ‘denial’ strategy
The U.S. defense chief touted rising investment, greater access, more realistic training "and stronger production of the munitions our forces need."
Work interval system yet to take root in Japan
Under the system, employees are required to have a certain number of hours of rest between the end of one workday and the start of the next.
Japan considers easing rules on use of bicycle child seats
Current regulations limit the use of such seats to children who have not yet entered elementary school.
Hedge funds gear up for Japan’s $60 billion Topix revamp trade
A reshuffle impacting more than 700 stocks is expected to trigger around $60 billion of passive trading at Thursday's close.
China's Xi calls on Japan to protect political foundation of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping also extended condolences to the family of former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who died last week.
Rising rates put Kyoto bank’s $6 billion gain on stakes in play
Authorities have been urging lenders such as Kyoto Financial to phase out the practice of cross-shareholdings to improve corporate governance.
Over 1,000 still in shelters three months after Kumamoto quake
The prefectural government has announced draft plans to rebuild the daily lives of affected residents and create disaster-resilient communities.
Tokyo Opener ‘Sukiyaki’ Director Zeze Takahisa on the Protest Roots of a Global Japanese Pop Hit: ‘The Culture Used to Be Wide Open – Now It’s Become Narrower’
The opening film of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, Zeze Takahisa’s “Sukiyaki” tells the story of how the title tune became a worldwide hit in 1963 …
Over 1,000 still in Japan shelters 3 months after Kumamoto quake: ‘exhausted all the time’
More than 1,000 people are still taking shelter in evacuation centres, awaiting temporary housing three months after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s K…
Horror Film ‘The Land of Jinn’ Is First Indonesia-Kyrgyzstan Co-Production, Unveiled at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan have made their first film together. “The Land of Jinn,” a supernatural horror feature directed by Kevin Rahardjo (“Smothered”), was un…
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