The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Kyle Su's Kuark Capital launches $400 million Asia tech-focused hedge fund

Kuark Capital is launching a new hedge fund. It has raised over $400 million. The fund will focus on Asian artificial intelligence stocks. Taiwan and Japan are key markets. The strategy involves a low-net equity long-short approach. This aims to manage market volatility. Investor interest in Asian AI firms is…

The Economic Times · May 19

Global Market: Japan economy shows resilience but Iran conflict clouds outlook

Japan's economy showed strong growth in the first quarter, driven by exports and domestic demand. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conflict pose a significant threat. This situation complicates the Bank of Japan's policy decisions. Higher fuel prices are increasing inflation and impacting household spending. The government is…

The Economic Times · May 19

US Stock Market: Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in March as Japan, China cut exposure

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries dipped in March to $9.348 trillion, down from a record high, as major investors like Japan and China reduced their exposure. Despite this monthly decline, overall foreign investment in U.S. financial assets remained robust, with significant inflows into corporate bonds and continued interest in equities.

The Economic Times · May 19

‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?

Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern

The Guardian - AU · May 18

Not the Allbirds effect: Japan's top bidet maker Toto has been quietly making chip supplies for decades, and the stock market finally noticed

Toto didn't just flush its old business to make chips: it's been making the same components to power the world's AI infrastructure for years.

Fortune · May 18

"Probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world" successor just became the #1 selling lens in Japan – it's improved in almost every way

This lens builds on what was already considered one of the best telephoto zooms ever made – and now it tops the latest sales rankings in Japan

Digital Camera World · May 18

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) reported record fiscal 2025 profit and set a higher profit target for fiscal 2026, while management faced analyst questions about a drop in its capital ratio and the size of its planned share repurchase. Group CFO Togawa told investors on the online earnin

MarketBeat · May 18

The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

Autosport · May 18

Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?

Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the most to borrow in a generation. The Iran war's energy shock is rewriting the rules of global finance — and the bill is only getting larger. The 10-year…

The Economic Times · May 18

The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

Motorsport · May 18