Kioxia Holdings Corp

Bain-Backed Kioxia to Go Public with a Valuation of ¥750 Billion

Kioxia Holdings Corp., the semiconductor giant backed by Bain Capital, is poised to debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a market valuation of approximately 750 billion yen ($4.84 billion), according to two sources familiar with the matter. The anticipated...
Sony Group Corp.

Sony Eyes Acquisition of Kadokawa Corp.: A Strategic Move to Strengthen Entertainment Dominance

Sony Group Corp. is reportedly exploring a potential takeover of Kadokawa Corp., a renowned Japanese publisher and entertainment giant, in what could mark a significant expansion of its intellectual property (IP) portfolio. This move would further solidify Sony’s dominance in...
Japanese Markets

Bank of Japan Governor Hints at Path to Rate Hikes Amid Wage-Driven Inflation

Business leaders in Nagoya on Monday, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Japan's economic trajectory. Highlighting progress towards achieving sustained inflation bolstered by wage growth, Ueda suggested that conditions for raising interest rates...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Yen’s Revival? Strategists Predict a 2025 Rebound Amid Global Economic Shifts

After two years of enduring relentless declines, the Japanese yen may finally be poised for a turnaround. Analysts and market strategists predict the yen could strengthen against the US dollar, fueled by anticipated policy shifts from the Bank of Japan...
Japan to Join Joint Training with US and Australian Forces Amid Rising Concerns Over China's Military Actions

Japan to Join Joint Training with US and Australian Forces Amid Rising Concerns Over China’s Military Actions

Japan has announced plans to send troops for joint military training with the United States Marines and Australian forces in northern Australia. This trilateral cooperation comes amid growing concerns over China’s increasingly assertive military activities in the region. The decision...
UNICORN Nora-50 Naval Antenna System

India and Japan Ink Landmark Deal to Co-Develop UNICORN Nora-50 Naval Antenna System

India and Japan have signed an agreement to co-develop the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) Nora-50 integrated mast for the Indian Navy. The agreement marks a culmination of protracted negotiations and highlights a shared commitment to enhancing naval capabilities in...
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier, unseen, for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.

Japanese PM Ishiba Voices “Serious Concerns” to Xi Jinping Over South China Sea in APEC Meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

US, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. The leaders sought to solidify the diplomatic progress achieved during Biden’s administration while addressing shared challenges...
V-22 Osprey Crash

V-22 Osprey Crash in Japan: Investigation Reveals Pilot Neglected Critical Power Switch Activation

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) revealed that human error was to blame for the October 27 mishap involving a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Japan-US joint exercises. The incident occurred at Camp Yonaguni on Yonaguni Island, one of Japan's...
Global Combat Air Program (GCAP)

Global Combat Air Program (GCAP): Italy Completes Ratification, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Fighter Jet Development

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral initiative to develop a next-generation fighter jet involving the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy, reached a pivotal milestone as Italy completed the ratification of the treaty on November 13. This significant step...
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